Pi, the fragrance of a conquering man While the house of Givenchy is now part of the LVMH group, it was founded by Hubert de Givenchy in 1952. His style was initially a blend of relaxed chic and singular elegance
The masculine fragrance Pi Givenchy Released in 1998, Pi is an original creation by Givenchy. In search of genius, Pi could have been Albert Einstein's perfume. The world of Pi is scientific, intelligent, imaginative, and this is why the composition aims to be daring. Pi is an allegory of progress in motion. As spiritual as it is sophisticated, this nectar of geometry commands admiration. For most men, Pi evokes harmony and balance, mystery and infinity. Signed by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier, Pi is an ultra-chic masculine essence.
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A masculine duo chosen to create the perfume Pi
Givenchy thus chose the highly talented perfumers Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier to create this bold composition. Alberto Morillas was born in 1950 in Seville. After studying at the Beaux-Arts, Alberto Morillas learned the craft of perfumer at Firmenich. Alberto Morillas is considered a visionary with a distinctive sensibility. He is responsible for dazzling perfumes such as Valentina by Valentino, Miracle by Lancôme, and Flower by Kenzo. Jacques Cavallier has been the official perfumer for Louis Vuitton since 2012. Born in Grasse in 1962, Jacques Cavallier entered the world of scent very early on. He is particularly inspired by natural scents, those of the different seasons. His compositions are generous, much like his character. Jacques Cavallier is responsible for some very beautiful perfumes such as Poème by Lancôme, Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent, and Nina by Nina Ricci.
Pi by Givenchy and its Mediterranean ingredients
Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier chose ingredients found all around the Mediterranean. The opening is very aromatic, and the top notes combine rosemary, tarragon, basil, and mandarin for a tangier freshness. Rosemary grows wild around the Mediterranean, on the edges of arid, rocky scrublands. In Latin, rosemary means dew of the sea. Rosemary is among the ancient plants that surrounded many rituals. In perfumery, rosemary gives off herbaceous, fresh, aromatic, and woody tones. The heart of Pi combines with the greener notes of galbanum paired with neroli. Galbanum essence comes from the root of a resin-laden plant. Long shunned, galbanum is defined by the smell of a crushed leaf or a cut stem. Galbanum is like a sign of renewal and all that is most natural. Finally, the base of Pi is smooth and warm, combining guaiac wood, vanilla, benzoin, and cedarwood, all paired with a touch of bitter almond. The bottle of Pi takes a pyramidal shape, a symbol of knowledge. Irregular, the pyramid appears as if polished by time. As for the cap, it comes in a bronze color like an antique jewel, accentuating the timelessness of the composition.
The originality of the masculine fragrance Pi is signed by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier. The choice of ingredients is precise, and the result matches the stature of a great scientist's perfume.