Givenchy Pi: released in 1998, vanilla, amber and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Givenchy Pi dupe we found is Ted Lapidus Black Soul — 78% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Givenchy Pi dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Givenchy Pi | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lapidus Black Soul | 78% | about $20 (−60%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Cuba Paris Cuba Gold | 76% | about $20* (−60%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men | 76% | about $25* (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Paris Hilton for Men | 75% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Suqraat | 74% | about $25* (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar rich, resinous warmth with Givenchy Pi, though it leans darker with prominent spices and heavy woods.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Givenchy Pi, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 522 community ratings.
Presents a sweet, powdery lavender and vanilla heart that aligns with the comforting mood of Givenchy Pi.
It shares its vanilla, aromatic and amber accords with Givenchy Pi, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,169 community ratings.
Brings a smooth, sweet, and nutty vanilla character that sits comfortably in the same family as Givenchy Pi.
It shares its warm spicy and vanilla accords with Givenchy Pi, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 741 community ratings.
Features a cozy green-to-sweet transition that shares a similar casual daytime charm with Givenchy Pi.
It shares its aromatic, fruity and sweet accords with Givenchy Pi, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,127 community ratings.
Evokes a similar clean aromatic opening shifting into sweet amber territory reminiscent of Givenchy Pi.
It shares its aromatic accords with Givenchy Pi, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,008 community ratings.
Ted Lapidus Black Soul, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Givenchy Pi.
Ted Lapidus Black Soul, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Givenchy Pi.
Ted Lapidus Black Soul, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Givenchy Pi itself sells from $35.95 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Black Soul saves you about $40 a year against Givenchy Pi. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ted Lapidus Black Soul comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Givenchy Pi notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.