Men
Emporio Armani Lui
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Emporio Armani Lui by Giorgio Armani is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 1998, this composition was created by Alain Astori and Carlos Benaïm. The top notes reveal sage, yuzu, apple, bergamot, lemon, pineapple, mandarin, and cardamom; the heart unfolds with nutmeg, iris root, cyclamen, jasmine, and rose; while the base notes settle on sandalwood, oakmoss, cedar, tonka bean, musk, and amber.
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- Positivo 87%
- Negativo 9.4%
- Neutral 3.8%
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It’s a cologne that’s a hit; you get plenty of compliments and people ask what you’re wearing. Armani style, sophisticated scent, great for night.
I had a sample and I’d like to try it again to give a verdict. I’ll keep it on my radar. I do remember the scent was very masculine and I felt a touch of pepper. Pleasant to my nose.
The sage stands out with a woody base and very subtle sweet nuances from the fruity and tonka bean notes. It feels a bit green, like herbs, I suppose the iris root, and even gives a vaguely earthy vibe. @Arcturus is right about the pepper, though I think it’s sage mixed with sweet, green, and woody notes; it’s spicy, sparkling, but dry. I agree it’s very masculine, with a nineties air, juvenily elegant. I don’t perceive the floral notes listed on Fragrantica. At times it smells like wet earth, just when rain falls on hot ground. I don’t know if it was reformulated (it causes me paranoia), as it didn’t smell so synthetic years ago. This review is based on a new tester, though it’s not annoying. I see it for casual use in cooler weather, though it doesn’t seem incongruent in very hot climates either.
Simply one of the best for my taste: sophisticated and woody, a gem. Although it doesn’t last long on my skin, it’s my personal fragrance. Highly recommended. It was the first one I owned; I bought it blind and fell in love the moment I smelled it.
I wore this for a long time looking for something different from those sweet night perfumes. It has a green and spicy facet that caught my attention; I’m surprised it doesn’t have pepper. It stays sophisticated and clean, versatile for day or night. On hot days, it could feel heavy if overapplied.
It’s a decent fragrance, nothing more, very soft. Apply 6 to 8 sprays for a moderate trail. It smells good and is refined, but this won’t be a guaranteed classic, haha. At the start and during the first half-hour, it has a clear similarity to Lancôme’s Hypnose (or vice versa, since Lancôme is later). It’s curious; they only share two notes in the opening, but in that first phase, there’s a similar base. For me, Hypnose was annoying and I got rid of it, which doesn’t happen with the Armani one. Overall rating: 6/10.
It’s a solid, very soft fragrance; 6 to 8 sprays give a moderate sillage. It smells good and refined, but it won’t be a guaranteed classic, haha. At first and after half an hour, it smells very similar to Lancôme’s Hypnose (in reverse, since Hypnose comes later). Curiously, they share a similar base in that initial phase, though Hypnose bothered me and I tossed it, while this Armani one didn’t. Rating: 6/10.
Something weird happens with this one: it never fully convinced me, even though most people love it. No matter how hard I try to find something I adore, it doesn’t work because it has a slight bar soap scent. I’m sorry, but that’s my take: maybe I’ll use it someday, but not for now.
Bought the 50ml size, which is perfect for those events where I serve coffee and chat with guests. It’s neutral, elegant, and never off-putting; in fact, people often smile when they smell it. My mom said it smells like baby powder, and while her words sting, I won’t forget them. Rating: 6.8/10.
It’s a complex fragrance in terms of notes, yet it envelops you with great simplicity. Perfect to apply after a shower to feel clean. That was the style of the mid-90s. It follows a minimalist trend in both concept and essence. It has good performance, the scent still pleases, and it might have years left in it. Today it smells quite linear, but the notes, although they have a synthetic nuance, aren’t overwhelming or cloying. That citrus explosion with apple fades quickly into a synthetic sandalwood scent with a green, hay-like touch. It works great on young people looking for something pleasant, enjoyable, and not annoying. It’s curious… it hasn’t aged. It remains current, and the bottle is very cool: ergonomic, minimalist, and urban. A good Armani fragrance, youthful and up-to-date, plus it’s a good price.
A complex fragrance in notes but wraps you up with great simplicity. Perfect to apply after a shower and smell clean, that minimalist style of the mid-90s. Still current, with good performance and probably years of life ahead. Applied today, it smells quite linear, but the notes, though with a synthetic touch, aren’t cloying. That citrus explosion with apple quickly turns into a synthetic sandalwood scent with a green touch and dry sage. It works great for young people looking for something pleasant and inoffensive. It’s curious; it hasn’t aged; it’s still current and the bottle is very cool: ergonomic, minimalist, and urban. Good Armani fragrance, plus it’s available at an excellent price.
Fresh and comfortable scent for hanging out with friends, grabbing a drink, or a romantic date. All the ingredients are well combined, and the citrus notes blend perfectly. In my opinion, it’s a very balanced perfume, an essential in my repertoire for special occasions.
I’m a victim of reformulation. You try a perfume, fall in love, and put it on your wishlist, only to return years later and buy it blind, but you get fooled with a pre-reformulation tester. You go home disappointed while the company profits by selling a cat for a dog. This happened to me with this perfume. Before, I felt it was less citrusy, with a short citrus phase and the smoky wood phase dominating quickly and taking over the dry down. It was unique and wonderful. Now there’s more balance between both, which lowers its uniqueness for me. The citrus dominates from the start now, and that smoky note, which gave it a pub-like aura and vigor, only emerges at the end. I simply like it much less now. It’s not what I wanted. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad, I just wanted something else. Reformulations are terrible.
I’m just another victim of reformulations. You try a perfume, fall in love, put it on your wishlist, and years later you buy it blind, fooled by a pre-reformulation tester. You go home disappointed while the company takes the profit selling a cat for a fox. It happened with this one: before, I felt it was less citrusy, with the smoky wood phase dominating quickly and defining the dry-down. It was unique and wonderful. Now there’s more balance; the citrus dominates from the start, through the dry-down, and that smoky note that gave it a pub-like aura and vigor only emerges at the end. I simply like it less. It’s not bad, but it’s not what I was looking for. These reformulations are terrible.
SCENT: GOOD. PROJECTILE: GOOD. LONGEVITY: GOOD. QUALITY: VERY GOOD. BLIND BUY: YES, BUT… 6/10. Good scent and great quality. That’s all, it doesn’t overwhelm me, and it’s not something different.
I met it in its early batches, late 90s, and it seemed spectacular then: modern, elegant, and classy, very different from what other houses were doing except Le Male. I never understood why Armani didn’t make it their signature; in my opinion, it was the best in their repertoire. Years passed, and invaded by clones, Emporio Armani Lui fell into oblivion even for experts, but I never forgot it. When I bought it, I noticed it smells like the original in its core, though with less potency. That’s why it remains one of my top three designer scents of all time.
It’s my favorite perfume, as well as my wife’s. It’s very versatile and works all the time. It has a woody, warm, and citrus-floral scent that is a wonder. At least here, I can’t be impartial, as it’s one of my top picks.
Smells like a serious, formal man. It’s one of my favorites of all time and I recommend it with formal wear. With casual or sport outfits, it feels like it doesn’t fit, as it’s a profile for a man who knows what he wants. Its aroma has always charmed the women I’ve dated. I think it’s for all seasons, though maybe a bit heavy in summer. It’s a tremendous perfume with excellent longevity.
This is simply a marvel, a rare scent these days that’s hard not to like. It’s seductive, soft yet present, and noticeable wherever you go. You have to try it; highly recommended.
It reminds me of a sandalwood oil by Just that smells exquisite and has properties like stimulating desire or creativity. In this perfume, sandalwood and other woods dominate, but the citrus and fruits like apple and pineapple are noticeable without stealing the show. I feel a tingle and textures that give it masculinity; without that, it would be unisex. I love it, but it’s linear and lasts about six hours, projecting well for only an hour. It’s a shame because it could shine more. For me, it’s synonymous with autumn: dry leaves, bare trees, early sunsets, and short days. It generates nostalgia but embraces and inspires. It’s versatile, calm, and more for day than night. It has a formal aura, though I wear it in informal situations. I didn’t get many compliments, but the few I did were from people I value. If you want impact, be generous with sprays; the atomizer isn’t great and needs a firm press. I think it’s discontinued, and it’s a pity because it’s not common anymore and is far from being mainstream. It would work as a signature scent, goes well to the office or university, and for dates, it invites closeness without being overwhelming, although I have better options. I don’t recommend it in extreme climates due to its longevity and sillage. It’s still available in Argentina, but the price-to-quality ratio isn’t good; I saw it for $50, though it usually costs more. I got lucky that it was a gift; I’d only buy it if the performance were better.
I still have half a bottle from the 1999 batch, and even though I don’t use it much, it smells exactly like the day I opened it. It’s a masculine, pleasant fragrance, very formal and understated, so I saved it for events where everyone else was wearing the same scents.
Emporio Armani Lui smells like wood, spices, and amber. It starts fresh and citrusy, but that fades quickly to reveal the wood and nutmeg (I didn’t really notice the cedar, though I thought I did). In the dry down, it’s an elegant sandalwood with a floral and semi-sweet amber touch. It makes me think of someone elegant and formal, perfect for the office or professional events, not so much for casual wear. It lasted about 6 hours. Maybe it performed better when it first came out, but the fact that it’s still selling means it has its loyal fans. The bottle is minimalist and simple, but pretty.
Emporio Armani Lui (or He) is primarily a woody, spicy, and amber fragrance. Its opening is fresh, slightly citrusy, and disappears quickly to reveal a spicy woody facet; at first, I thought I smelled cedar, but that note isn’t listed, whereas nutmeg is very noticeable. Once it reaches its final phase, an elegant woody base of sandalwood is perceived, with a soft floral and semi-sweet amber base. This fragrance makes me imagine an elegant and formal demeanor. It’s perfect for use in the office or enclosed spaces, more oriented toward professional events than casual ones. Its longevity reached about 6 hours or a bit more. I never experienced its performance when it was first launched, so I suppose it was better, but the fact that it’s still being sold suggests it still has a loyal following. Its bottle is quite minimalist and simple, but pleasant.
I don’t know if it’s the richest smell you’ll ever experience in your life, but don’t doubt that when you use it, you’ll feel clean. Especially after the first hour or so. As if you had bathed very well (triple-soaped with quadruple-rinsed) with a really good soap. Ideal for the office or going out to lunch with family.
I first encountered this perfume around the year 2000 when I was about 6 years old. I was accompanying a cousin who was shopping for a perfume, and the salesperson asked if I wanted to try a fragrance; then they sprayed some on my wrist and gifted me a sample. Hours later, I couldn’t stop smelling it; I found it delicious and used the sample to go to school, making me feel incredible. I searched for it for years and only recently, at 28, did I finally buy it. I can say it’s my favorite perfume, by far. The emotions it evokes when I smell them are incredible and hard to describe. I know objectively it’s not a fragrance from another world, but I agree with many comments that it’s not a common scent, and perhaps that’s what makes it more special. There are so many olfactory notes that it’s very complex to deconstruct. I can mention one thing that stands out: the sandalwood and floral notes. The rest is pure subjective experience. I love it!
I first encountered this perfume back around 2000, when I was about 6 years old. My cousin was buying a perfume, and the salesperson sprayed it on my wrist and gave me a sample. Hours later, I couldn’t stop smelling it; it smelled amazing to me, and I used the sample to go to school, making me feel incredible. I searched for it for years and only bought it when I was 28. It’s definitely my favorite perfume. The emotions it gives me when I smell it are incredible and hard to describe. I know objectively it’s not out of this world, and I agree with many that it’s not a common scent, and maybe that’s what makes it special. There are so many notes that it’s complex to deconstruct. I can mention the sandalwood and floral notes. The rest is pure subjective experience. I love it.
A good Armani perfume. I met it in 2006 thanks to a good friend from university; it was his signature scent. At first, it seemed like a mature and formal perfume. Very different from what an 18-year-old would typically wear, but undoubtedly it smelled different from anything I had known up to that point, more sophisticated. To this day, it still holds up, with an aroma that doesn’t feel outdated. It’s one of those perfumes that belongs in the back of the closet, usable all year round, day or night. I recommend looking for old batches (plastic wrapping); the new presentation in the cardboard box is terribly reformulated. It has lower performance and the aroma is a bit different.
This has been my signature scent since I was 18. I’ve always considered it a special aroma. I used it and enjoyed it immensely. It’s a shame that it hasn’t been the same for a few years now. My last bottle I’ve had for over a year and it’s practically full because I don’t feel like wearing it anymore, knowing that in just a few minutes I won’t smell it anymore. This business of reformulations is an absolute disaster. Knowing that when I like a perfume, I feel the need to buy a backup because they won’t reformulate and ruin it before long…
Description of the fragrance Emporio Armani Lui by Giorgio Armani: in my opinion, it’s a beautiful and very masculine perfume that was gifted to me on my birthday. The predominant opening note is cardamom, which blends with citrus to create a standout and powerful opening. The other key note is in the heart: nutmeg, and finally, the base note, which is the element to transcend, is sandalwood. In my view, those notes are the stars of the perfume. As others have said, it’s a bit dark but very masculine. It can be used formally or informally (I’d recommend formal, given the compliments I’ve received). The seasons that make the most of it are autumn and winter, and it’s best for evening wear. The longevity and projection are average by current standards: about an hour of projection and five to six hours of longevity, after which it stays close to the skin. A highly attractive fragrance for women, precisely because it’s so masculine. A fragrance that can be worn from age 25 onwards. In short, a masculine fragrance with average projection and longevity, usable formally or informally in autumn and winter, for which you’ll receive compliments. Cheers!
Despite being a woman, I’ve used this fragrance quite a few times. It seems like a powerful yet measured scent, very elegant. I barely notice the floral heart notes, but I do detect the nutmeg; the harmony of the citrus notes is magnificent and very well-executed, as is that refined burst of sage. The base notes are the usual woods and resins, where cedar stands out along with the warmth of sandalwood. It doesn’t seem like a particularly cordial perfume, but rather a distant one, perfect for bold women to radiate an enigmatic distinction.
A solid perfume. The opening feels mainly like apple (with a bit of yuzu), but not a cocktail-style or sweet apple; rather, it’s coated, and to my nose, it reads as cardamom and nutmeg, with a subtle, sober, and elegant woody base. It’s an incredibly versatile aroma, usable with almost any outfit, except sportswear or overly casual attire; it goes from casual to elegant without a hitch. In terms of weather, it’s versatile except during intense summers; between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, it shows its best side. The performance isn’t amazing but is sufficient for an eau de toilette. It evokes self-made men, middle-class professionals who came from the neighborhood and shaped themselves through study and hard work, gradually gaining mastery in their professional, social, and personal lives.
Emporio Armani Lui by Giorgio Armani. I first heard about this perfume through my cousin. When I went to buy it, the packaging really caught my eye—it looked like a giant bag of candies with the bottle inside—and I loved it so much that I ended up buying it. It’s a great fragrance, equally citrusy and woody, with powdery middle notes, nutmeg, and a base of sandalwood and tonka bean. It’s ideal for casual outings or heading to the office. Smells clean and fresh, absolutely wonderful. Armani is a brand that never disappoints; they stick to safe bets and don’t release perfumes with weird scents. They do it better than anyone. A great buy if you can still find it. Rating: 8/10
Just got this fragrance today, and honestly, it’s a delight in every phase. The opening is almost identical to Natura’s Amó Esquenta from 2012, which I owned several times, so it brought back some olfactory memories from that era… In the heart, I detect nutmeg, cyclamen, and jasmine over a sweet base, with woods joining in at the end. It dries down to a very rich skin scent and lasts several hours. I’ll definitely buy it again when I run out; it could easily be my signature scent all year round without any issues. Cheers!