The smell in short
It smells mostly leather and amber. Ambrette and leather at the top, amyris and benzoin in the middle and amber and amberwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Pi Extreme notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Givenchy Pi Extreme EDC
Pi Extreme EDC is made by Givenchy. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Other Givenchy perfumes
The house has 72 perfumes here, led by Gentleman Reserve Privee, Gentleman and Gentleman Boisee.
How long Pi Extreme stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and amberwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
The style of Pi Extreme
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by amber and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and amber smells and notes like amyris and amber. Less obvious notes include saffron, cedar and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.29 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Pi Extreme dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (8 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (7 shared notes), The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex (10 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Pi Extreme?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Pi Extreme?
Winter and fall.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.