Pi Neo (2008)
by Givenchy

Pi Neo is like a fresher, more woodsy and less syrupy version of the original Pi.

I find this fragrance much more wearable, and dare I say, much more unisex. Keeping with the futuristic idea, Pi Neo has sparkling citric notes and balanced, fresh woodsiness.

I am particularly intrigued by this fragrance, even though it isn't what I'd call unique. This isn't really sexy, in my opinion it's a nice, cuddly and casual fragrance.

It also has a rather clean feel to it, but not in a soapy or powdery sense of the word. I find the overall composition very refreshing, and certainly lovely on the right skin type.

The ice-blue colour of the bottle actually represents the scent well. I find the scent rather chilling and icy. There is definitely less vanilla is this fragrance when compared to its predecessor.

The lasting strength of Pi Neo is pretty good, however the sillage is quite intimate, meaning that it doesn't project strongly.

Despite my obvious preference for Pi Neo over the original Pi, I do believe that those that love the original will most likely like this, even use it as a Summer version.

22nd October, 2011.

This is a fragrance I like to wear when I curl up to read a good book. It's comfortable and makes me feel "at home".
I agree with the negative reviews in part: it smells synthetic, it's not really inspired, but I also tend to agree that it has its strengths. Being a Givenchy, we always expect much more.
Test on skin before buying it.

13rd October, 2011.

Very synthetic, but not bad smelling. NOt extraodinary, but above average in projection and longevity...

Others smell it as "BABY POWDER" ... the sad thing is it actually does.

27th June, 2011.

Notes: citrus, toscanol (synthetic anise), cedar, patchouli, benzion.

Aromatic and somewhat sweet. Fairly synthetic and dense in texture.
I've smelled worse (e.g., original Pi).
Comes across as cheap and banal.

1st January, 2011.

This is a weird one. Having smelt it on a cardboard tester strip I immediately bought some, only to realise that it's passing resemblance to Armani Code is exactly that: a passing resemblance. Smells quite 'nice' in the same way that freshly bleached toilets smell 'nice', until you become acutely aware that you're smelling a toilet.

In summary, Pi Neo smells like toilets.

30th November, 2010.

Nice sweet smelling frag.

Cool citrus notes and the cedar and patchouli togethger in this one are sweet.

I wear this but not everyday.

24th April, 2010.