Mandarin OrangeOpens with
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Alberto MorillasThe nose · 479 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Intense 2021 (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Givenchy · Sold as masculine
Pi
The crisp aroma of freshly baked almond pastries mingled with the earthy notes of a lush garden, capturing the essence of an unconventional yet lasting moment.
Smells likea barbershop
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PiPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro Pour Homme Elixir · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1998 by Givenchy, Pi is a fragrance that challenged the conventions of its time. Created by Alberto Morillas, it combines a green-soapy accord with a resinous boozy-almond-vanilla base, an androgynous-leaning structure that was unusually bold for men's fragrances at the time. The opening notes of mandarin orange, tarragon, rosemary, and basil create a fresh, aromatic contrast to the warm vanilla and almond that follow, resulting in a composition that is both unexpected and deeply satisfying. Over the years, Pi has become one of Alberto Morillas's notable early works, though some longtime fans feel later reformulations have diminished its original impact.
Pi is best applied in moderation — one or two sprays are enough to let its complex layers unfold naturally. The aromatic top notes dissipate within an hour, giving way to the rich and warm base notes that last throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Pi, Givenchy
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
The Pi line
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Designer Givenchy
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 11%.