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10/04/2023
DogiCoco
345 Reviews
DogiCoco
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A warmer, richer Sì
I like and appreciate the original Sì, but I wouldn't necessarily wear it. The lush fruitiness is very enjoyable, but in the end it's a bit too sharp and wine-like on me.
Sì Intense is the solution for anyone with the same problem.
It has the luscious blackcurrant and rose notes that define Sì, and also the same sharp patchouli to tame then. But everything lies on a warmer, more balsamic base, so the boozy and sour aspects are toned down. The benzoin is a wonderful addition here, it makes the scent so smooth and rounded and has a bit of a cinnamon-like vibe. I was surprised that there is no vanilla in this - either the benzoin has a vanillic note here, or they used vanilla and just didn't list it. I also enjoy the davana note, which I am not very familiar with, but I think it's similar to the one in Chloe Nomade Absolu (another fragrance that takes a pillar that is a little too tart for me and makes it warm and wearable).
Even in the drydown this newer turns scratchy and doesn't retain as much freshness as the original. It's fruity in a jammy, syrupy way that feels ideal for autumn.
I love it, but I wouldn't buy it cause I already have Elizabeth Arden Always Red, which is also part of the extended Sì family. I think if you smell Sì, Sì Intense and Always Red somewhere in passing, especially on different persons, you won't notice a huge difference. Only when you're very familiar with them or try them side by side, you do. Sì is the tartest and fruitiest, Intense is warm and balsamic, Always Red is a bit warmer than Sì, but also quite woodsy. I wouldn't cry if some crazy person came into my home and exchanged my Always Red for Sì Intense, they're equally beautiful, but I don't need both.
I don't remember the old Intense in the black bottle very well, and I haven't tried the newest version yet, so I can't compare these.
Sì Intense is the solution for anyone with the same problem.
It has the luscious blackcurrant and rose notes that define Sì, and also the same sharp patchouli to tame then. But everything lies on a warmer, more balsamic base, so the boozy and sour aspects are toned down. The benzoin is a wonderful addition here, it makes the scent so smooth and rounded and has a bit of a cinnamon-like vibe. I was surprised that there is no vanilla in this - either the benzoin has a vanillic note here, or they used vanilla and just didn't list it. I also enjoy the davana note, which I am not very familiar with, but I think it's similar to the one in Chloe Nomade Absolu (another fragrance that takes a pillar that is a little too tart for me and makes it warm and wearable).
Even in the drydown this newer turns scratchy and doesn't retain as much freshness as the original. It's fruity in a jammy, syrupy way that feels ideal for autumn.
I love it, but I wouldn't buy it cause I already have Elizabeth Arden Always Red, which is also part of the extended Sì family. I think if you smell Sì, Sì Intense and Always Red somewhere in passing, especially on different persons, you won't notice a huge difference. Only when you're very familiar with them or try them side by side, you do. Sì is the tartest and fruitiest, Intense is warm and balsamic, Always Red is a bit warmer than Sì, but also quite woodsy. I wouldn't cry if some crazy person came into my home and exchanged my Always Red for Sì Intense, they're equally beautiful, but I don't need both.
I don't remember the old Intense in the black bottle very well, and I haven't tried the newest version yet, so I can't compare these.
Jazzy76
