Emporio Armani Lui

I regularly come back to this masterpiece. Shortly, it is woody-aromatic to my nose. I wouldn't say citrusy because citrusy may recall zesty sharpness. Like mildly sweet lemon and not like grapefruit. Very warm, soft, clean. First time I've used it in 2001 before high school, and fell in love as a teenager. After 22 years, I still have not smelled anything like it, so big thumbs up for this unique creation. It's a very complex, rich, yet light (lasting) scent in my opinion. As said, I don't get the crisp citrusy notes but rather it's a well blend of oakmoss/coumarin/sandalwood with lots of musks for the base, cardamom seed, lavender, nutmeg and a good dose of ionones (violet and iris ingredients, same vein in the mid-drydown of CH 212 Men of the same era). Pineapple, lemon citrusy top. As I said, it smells complex even though the formula may not be complex, I can get notes or ingredients much easier in many other frags, but not on this one - signs of a good blend that emerges to new horizons. Everything combined, makes an "Armani Lui" smell. Longevity: 3-4 sprays goes for 7-8 hours Projection: People notice even after 5 hours, projects well but lightly, not in your face. It makes other people breathe in deeper to catch waves of it. Sillage: Not sure. I wouldn't say it leaves a heavy trail. Age: 25+ Popularity: I'm loving it that it is not super popular anymore as it was in 2000s Overall: 9/10

I remember first smelling this in those magazine ads they'd have in GQ and such and instantly falling in love. I went pretty much after my shift and bought this. It was my feel good scent. It wasn't my heavy hitter, at that time I had d&g by, Gucci envy and versace black jeans for times I wanted to be noticed. Then as now emporio is strictly for me. It's a mood enhancer. It's not generic nor boring. The Scent is very classy, and develops beautifully during its 7-8hr lifetime. It starts with a burst of fruity apple, yuzu, pineapple with a hint of rose. It dries down very woody with hints a musk and moss. A very masculine scent without being brash. Some complain about projection, but the thing is not all scents are made to be loud. This is meant to stay within 6 inches of you so those close can experience it. It has good longevity and its projection and silage stay constant throughout unlike some that have monster projection for 2 hours then die to a skin scent. This is now back in my collection and im glad, it brings back great memories and is my perfect spring scent. 8.5/10

This was my very first fragrance back in 1998, I wore it religiously and gain attention from a lot of girls and now, after 12 years, it seems like yesterday and we meet again just to remind me of those wonderful times and why I enjoyed that masculine smell so much. I still think it's a classic & timeless combination of notes which I find, even now, very hard to explain: it has fruits and aromatic herbs, it's spicy, flowery and musky-woody all together, it's....a truly wonderful fragrance,the best from Armani male offerings, appropriate for all ages and occasions. The sillage and lasting power are indeed moderate (5-7 hrs, on an acid skin like mine), but really, who cares when it feels so good and it tends to stay hidden just to reveal itself when you expect less and even for that I love it. I'm glad I bought this again with the promise that we will never be apart again, and keep it close to me and my top 5. My humble rank: 9.5/10. ☣☣☣☣☣

Emporio Armani Lui opens freshly with its fruity notes and sage. It immediately feels clean and slightly powdery yet contemporaneously sharp due to the citrus notes. The oak moss and cedar give this perfume a natural woodsy feel and the florals are very unassuming. There is also a slight musk that seems to pop in and out. It's all quite inviting. This is the first perfume I ever purchased, and it's still my favourite. Emporio Armani Lui has a clean, masculine, and sophisticated tone that every lady in my life has loved. There is something sweet, warm, and charming about it. I remember taking walks at night, while she would intermittently turn to hold me tightly to take a big sniff. She loved that it was close to skin because it was solely for her to enjoy. The longevity and sillage are a little weak, but this perfume has a well-behaved fruit melange with powdery-freshness that can be worn any time & anywhere.

I LOVE this cologne. I’ve worn it since around 2000/2001. It’s been my go-to cologne, even nowadays when it’s become hard to find. My wife now, and even some of my exes knew this cologne the second they smelled it and the reaction has always been positive. I’ve received compliments from friends at work and passersby on not only how good it smells, but also how smooth and non-overpowering it is. Now that it’s become so hard to find, I’d like to find what colognes come closest to this one, or at least what Georgio Armani has made to replace it.

I have only positive experiences with this! I remember guys who smelt good was wearing this during my High School years. This is very nice! I think most girls/women would enjoy this on a guy. I have complemented many guys when wearing Armani Lui (and I'm a girl who really appreciates men that smell good). Yesterday I walked behind a guy at the subway wearing this and I felt like a stalker, because whenever he moved I followed his track just to get another whiff of this. Haha! Luckily we don't have eyes in the back of our head ;)

This used to be a banger and I used as my signature night time club scent. The current formula isn't as strong (probably because oak moss is limited by IFRA) but still good. New formula has much more citrus probably because it's cheaper than the base notes. I still wear this from time to time and it still gets me compliments. The orris, cardamom, sandalwood, cedar and amber work really well together. This is one I like to keep in my collection but when it runs out I think I'm done. The new formula doesn't do this juice justice.

This is still a fantastic fragrance, I used to work in a department store, and had to dress very formally, this used to fit the bill. It's a wonderful, versatile fragrance that's perfect for casual use, or for formal/dates. It is very sophisticated, very sensual, incredibly well blended. The sandalwood note is decadent, very masculine. It was never a big performer on my skin, so I'd say nothing much has changed. I still love the bottle, and feel of the fragrance. It's a must have, even now.

Clean, fresh, soft and well blended fragrance. The smell itself is great, good for everyday use in the spring and summer seasons both for work and weekends. Will not offend anyone with this one. The fragrance is 20 years old yet it's still modern and sophisticated to this day and is perfect for the refined gentleman. Performance leaves a lot to be desired as it lasts for 3-4 hours. Overall I love it. Love it for its softness and tenderness.

I do not give long form reviews, but I simply have to say... If you are not in possession of a Cosmair bottle, you are missing a truly magnificent experience. Over 25 years passing for this vintage and I can still remarkably make out 95% of the notes. Chesco may be quite hyperbolic in his review, but I have owned every single Lui iteration/flanker.. he is spot on. Steven Grlscz from The Wisdom of Crocodiles wears this.

Smells great and really masculine, but it has like 1-3 hours of longevity and the sillage is bad. I bet if you over spray it with 11+ sprays the longevity and sillage will be dubbled, but since this is discontinued nobody would probably over spray. Wish i could have this as my signature scent but since it barely exists anymore and is rare, i wouldn’t be using it and just be storing it in my collection.

I buy it again just to get back old memories from early 2000... Timeless perfume,elegant masculine. For me very special scent,so much nostalgic thoughts. In that times i've had He and my wife had She.So we argue then which is better.Haha,great perfume,but i think it's pretty wattered. Bottle shape is unique.I was so sad when i realise that this new batch doesn't last.Very weak performance,such a pity.

This is just a grand slam for my DNA. This smells like a classic man. Its the sterling silver of scents. Very masculine but extremely refined. Do an image search of 1950s Marlon Brando. That's how this smells. Rugged but refined. Dangerous but composed. A gentleman in the streets but a BEAST in the sheets. This is driving a black muscle car in a black suit & tie.

Starts with barber SOPPY (not SOAPY )hand, in countries like Mexico, Africa, and India usually barber use millions shaving cream on hands and that sums up one sweet barber soppy hand fragrance...dry down its a magical fragrance...pretty close to skin not for flamboyant personalities ...for less talkers and more walkers ....good one Armani

Emporio armani He used to be my most favorite fragrance. I used it everyday before. There are scents that I used to like before but i can't see myself using it now & liking it now the way I used to. However, this is one of those scents that I can still see myself using it even now.

A fantastic, light and safe, yet masculine scent that draws your nose in. Dry, woody, musky, suedelike combined with greenish yuzu and a slight barbershop sent. Fresh, clean, masculine, addictive. Safe enough for day / work and interesting for night / date.

This one is great for summer times. The green notes in this fragrance are giving your body a real fresh boost. My favorite notes in this one are the woody notes especialy cedar. The smell of fresh cut grass is also nice. All said a stayer for me.

I literally made a fragnatica account to make this comment rn I was looking for a armani mania alternative and this suits perfectly the scent is awesome but it is really weak and diluted which is terrible wish they sold a edp version of this

Easily one of Armani's best colognes. The scent is absolutely gorgeous, elegant, and very classy. A softer, more subdued beauty than its older, spicier brother, Armani Mania. Longevity is moderate and sillage is moderate.

(Very bad, Bad, Good, Very good , Amazing, God level) Smell: Good Projection: Good Sillage: Good Quality: Very good Similarity: Prefer not compare Blind buy: Yes but 6/10 Good smell, great quality. Thats it