Emporio Armani White For Her

Well guys, after decades, I finally got my hands on the White but it's the White (Red pour Elle) Charity version and let me tell you it was a letdown! I always preferred the original White version and found it hard to accept that the (Red) version was the exact same fragrance. It has less notes (according to Fragrantica) so I always suspected they tweaked the formula a little when it was repackaged. Only entertained purchasing the Red version as it was going for a reasonable price ($200 AUD). It arrived sealed in its original waxy candy wrap type packet with the box inside. With my nose to the nozzle, it smells like what I held in memory - powdery creamy, lemony with just a touch of mint. But when sprayed, it's immediately apparent this fragrance had deteriorated over time. Throughout the opening and heart, the minty spices and the sour blackcurrant dominate in a hazy, sour, lemony, citrus cloud that is neither bright nor crisp in any way. Eventually (a long time coming) the familiar creamy, woody, musk base notes come to the fore as the herbal spices start to recede. The skin scent is less sour, more reminiscent of its former incarnation. The Red from memory was always sharper, missing the powdery soft Iris. Alternatively, may simply the case that this unique formulation just did not survive the passage of time. I've accepted the fact that I'll never smell Emporio Armani White for Her as she was in her prime. May she finally rest in peace.

I tried BDK Creme de Cuir the other day and said to my companion at the store that it reminded me of something. She looked it up and said it was supposed to resemble an Emporio Armani fragrance which didn't really ring any bells. But I could place the scent very specifically to a holiday 20 years ago where I visited Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. I really loved the scent and when I came home I looked it up my self and there it was - I recognised it right away when I saw the bottle and of course I purchased that specific fragrance at the galleria 20 years ago. It might not be the exact same scent but close enough to take me back in time. So if you're looking for a replacement I would recommend to take a look at Creme de Cuir.

As all my favourite perfumes are discontinued, I often go through comment section to see if anyone who’s sharing my grief has found replacement... now, finally, I have replacement to share. Plus Plus Feminine Diesel is the most similar scent to Armani White I’ve ever came across. It is not complete “replica”, but it’s very very close, almost to the point. As soon as I smelled it, I thought of AW. Hope this info helps. It would be interesting to see if others find it as I have (it’s been awhile since we all had a fresh bottle of White). I saw a lot of suggestions of citrusy scents, such as DG light blue and other fresh scents from that category, which I find nothing alike.

I think this is the greatest smell ever. Period. Can't even argue with me about it, to me this is perfume heaven. Clean, simple, yet not bland. Fresh, but longlasting. Spicy and feminine. My friends laugh at me that I just love to smell of water or paper. That might be true, but on my skin this is perfection. I have a tendency to boost the warm notes, so this one is definitely more silky in the dry down that it would be on others. It's not for everyone, I can understand for most it's too sharp and too masculine maybe. Luckily for those who share my skin type, Emporio Armani White exists. It's my signature smell, I don't believe it'll ever change.

This fragrance is like a warm blanket, I feel safe and comforted by its scent. Just like stepping out of the shower, Emporio Armani White leaves you feeling refreshed and clean. The mild citrus top notes are what initially makes you feel so revitalised. The scent is soft and subtle making it perfect for those warmer months and casual outings. The heart is quite interesting. For some strange reason I sense milky notes. The drydown is quite obviously very musky, yet in some ways it could be described as being sensual and desirable. The lasting power was great.

I ordered a dupe of White for Her (my fave scent in my twenties, which i haven’t smelled in at least 10 years) from the dupe brand Eclát. I think it’s a great dupe, it’s no. 50 in their rarities collection. Not sure it you can buy from them in the US but in Europe there is a UK site and a German site, of which i ordered mine to Sweden. Like i said, i haven’t smelled the original in ages, but as soon as i sprayed this dupe on me, i was sent back in time! Love it. And if course, so much miss the original.

Since it came out in 2001, I had numerous bottles of Emporio White, by now hunted on the likes of ebay. Sadly, nothing comes close. Over the years, I found some slight reminiscence of Emporio White aura in a few other scents like Kenzo Amour Florale (discontinued by now) due to its blackcurrant-citrus-musk accord, or Brumes des Khao Sok (discontinued as well) due to cold greens-musk. I hoped that Alberto Morillas would use some of Emporio Armani ideas somewhere in his Mizensir line, but he didn't.

This was my signature scent all through university! I hunted and stocked up bottles when they discontinued it. The last bottle of my stock that I opened, the notes had started to change and go bad. So it doesn't store long and I would not by a bottle found on Ebay today. Would not be the same in my experience . I haven't found anything like it after all these years. I think the short shelf life was probably one of the reasons they discontinued it.

This is delicious stuff indeed. I can't get enough of this fresh, clean minty juice, with the softest woody dry down. I'm surprised there's no vanilla listed, or cashmir. This is fruity at the top, and just gets better and better the longer its on my skin. The longevity is outstanding, it lasts all day on me and the sillage is decent too. I really can't imagine what Armani were thinking when they decided to stop producing White.

I had it since 2002... Then they started with Red edition. In the last store I found it when I realized Armani is not producing it anymore - I bought all they had - and I still have one small bottle unopened. I really have no idea what to do when I spend it all. It is a great perfume for all seasons, all times of a day, classroom, job interviews, professional meetings, shopping... I will miss it like crazy...

I can smell it.....but it's gone in 20 mins !!!??? I don't know if I got a bad one and it's really old , or a fake but it was an eBay purchase , I think tommy_ girls review is spot on! just mine don't last and there's no coziness to it because it diess before that point, there's no way mine's real this has some heavy hitters like mint and clove, very distinct scents and I smell none, maybe a faint fig

I've been constantly looking for something similar for many years. I'm not giving up 😎 I've tried many scents from the "similar" section and many thumbs down are mine 😂 But Un Musc Obvious is a bit similar 😻 I have another scent that surprised me with its similarity, because the notes are very different. And it's L'Eau Papier Diptyque 🤍🤍🤍

Cleanly lovely, the olfactory equivalent of looking out on a fresh snowfall. Deliciously, softly green, with the mint, ginger and cassia taking center stage, at least on me. A purifying quick-fix for those that may have something to feel guilty about.

@momiken - the only perfume I found so far that kinda reminds me of Armani White is Shiseido Zen. Not all that similar, less sharp opening, not so musky/ creamy drydown but nontheless, it does have something in it that brings back the memories.

Oh man how I miss this fragrance! It was such a beaut! Used to be my signature around 2000 and it just fit me and my personality so extremely well. Such an easygoing laid back fragrance. Clean and pure. Just perfect. I want it back. Badly.

This is my go-to everyday scent! It's so fresh and clean, like a summer morning. The citrus notes are really bright and uplifting, and the fig leaf and ginger add a touch of warmth and spice. It lasts all day without being overpowering.

I adore this perfume & was really disappointed when i new that is discontinued and not produced anymore :( .Anyway this perfume makes you feel fresh, feminine & cheerful as well.I made me feel my self to a very great extent.

I just randomly tested Tory Burch - Knock on Wood.. and something in the dry down has a quality that reminded me of Armani - White, which, of course, made me like it. I still wish Armani would bring this perfume back.

white simple shirts and linen shorts dried in the white sun. Fresh and green, energetic, awakening. At the beginning a bit tart and modest, then becomes sensual. A scent with a distinct personality.

Wow ok wait.. if this is true, than this is just the best day ever. I purchased no.50 from the German brand Eclát 10 minutes ago. Can't wait for it to arrive :). Lovathecat, you're the real MVP.

On January 7, I ordered a fragrance from them (eclat) and to this day I have neither received the bottle nor the money. It doesn't look fair. If anything changes, I'll let you know!

ÉCLAT 050 RAR has arrived and unfortunately it only slightly resembles Emporio White. This is not the right scent, it's a waste of money. It's not ugly, it's ok, but that's not it.

Hands down...this is the most beautiful fragrance I have ever worn. So sad it is discontinued. There is nothing which comes even remotely close. Please bring it back!!!

Yeah, it's a greatest fragrance ever!!! I am eagerly looking for a replacement! I've ordered Sarah Connor's perfume from the German Ebay, someone told me it' similar...

I just want to thank lovathecat for the comment below. I bought Eclat number 50, and I can say it’s definitely the same as the original. You made my day!

ladyj170382, you just wrote my thoughts! I miss this scent so much! Let's make a t-shirts "Re-manuafacture it and make us happy once more!"

I honestly love this perfume, even tho I'm a man it smells unisex for me good and fresh for everyday

Yes, maybe we should write to Armani! I am missing it too, sooo much!!! Nothing to compared with...

@nanah....I got Kenzo amour florale to swap. I bought it blindly but it's not my style. DM me

Where can I buy ÉCLAT 050 RAR in the US? Looks like the brand only ships within Europe?

I really loved this one. So sad it is no longer produced...

Love love love it. Stil miss it :-(

Love love love it. Stil miss it :-(

I smell...heliotrope??? Where is that coming from? Maybe it's because I'm pregnant and I'm sure my chemistry is especially wonky right now, but I get zero citrus out of this, which is fine. I can take or leave citrus, and most of the time it doesn't last, anyway. For me, this fragrance goes straight to the base notes and stays there. Plenty of clean musk, a nice touch of elegant woods, and...heliotrope. Not listed in the notes, not mentioned by any other reviewers, but it's so clear to me. Vanillic, almond-y, and a bit powdery. I have a carded sample from a reliable source, so I know I'm smelling the right fragrance. Regardless, it's a lovely fragrance, appropriate year-round for work or casual daywear.

I had this years ago. At the time, I would have classified this scent as "unisex". Easy to wear . I remember to be woody / aromatique on me . It was quite unique, great for daily wear with longevity . I am a nurse and could wear this fragrance at work without bothering my patients and / or co-workers. For all, be aware of your fragrance when visiting loves one at hospitals. Cheers !

It was my signature when I was in my early twenties. A perfect perfume for a perfect period of my life...I replaced it with light blue and I didn`t repurchaged it again. I `ve just realised that it has been discontinued and that I won`t have the chance to wear this again ...It`s a pity because it has a sentimental value for me. My college years in a bottle!

I want to have it as well due to good reviews. Unfortunately, I can't find one. I even ordered from my perfume supplier but to no avail..haaayy..sayang naman.

I love it too, it's so fresh, misterious and sexy!

Still available on ebay if you're lucky ;)

Perfect just out the shower scent, would be good for a scorching summer heat wave. It's minty fresh, pure and innocent with a musky woody dry down. Last time I wore this my sister told me I smelled ridiculously good!

I bought this blind based on the interesting list of notes, but on me they didn't manifest like I'd hoped. I found the mint to be too dominant, giving the opening sort of a toothpaste effect. I couldn't get beyond it. 'Minty-fresh' is great if you're talking about mouth wash, but it didn't work for me in perfume.

I dont like it at all,very very sour.It just doesnt work on skin at all makes you wanna wash it of.The mint makes it very sharp and it starts to feel medical..

I am sorry for having taken so long to make the update. As mentioned in my previous post I got an old bottle of Armani White off ebay, as well as samples of all the perfumes that were mentioned here as similar. I will start with the bottle of Armani itself. I have to say, that I am not sure if it aged well (as I remember it was already discontinued in 2009, so the bottle must be over 10 years old). What I remember from wearing it about 15 (sic!) years ago when I was in high school, was its fresh, citrusy-minty opening (a bit unpleasant in the very first few seconds, but quickly changing to just fresh and nice), and a comforting musky, creamy, powdery drydown, with the fresh notes only faintly there. As I smell it now, it has this one sharp floral note that I don't really remember (or at least I don't remember there being as much of it), and as it dries down, I sadly don't get much smell from it at all. I don't get the mint note at all, which if memory serves me, was more prominent before. I'd say mybe 10 mins after spraying it smells the most similar to the memory I have of it (but again, my memory could be off!). When it comes to the samples I got, I will start with the complete misses! These are Ellie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel, and Kenzo Amour I love U. Both these are extremely floral, they have no fresh notes at all, and frankly, I don't know why anyone thought they're similar to Armani White! I guess I blame individual differences for this one (maybe for Parfum Essentiel it is the powdery drydown?)! I don't like floral perfumes, so I am not a fan of either of these two. Next one is Tom Ford Soleil Blanc. I have to say, I like this perfume, but I also don't think it is very similar to what I got in the Armani White bottle, nor what I remember of it. I can imagine, that it reminds people of the Armani White drydown though, as it is very creamy, and comforting (quite weird if you look at the actual notes!). Ok, maybe there is a bit of tinginess at the beginning, but it's different than that in Armani White. However it is definitely likeable (unlike its price). Creme de Cuir by BDK is less sweet than Soleil Blanc, and it does resemble Armani White, in that it indeed has a citrusy-peppery fresh opening, and a creamy, musky drydown. But, the big difference here is that it has that HUGE note of suede (the name really describes what it is - cream of leather), this note is almost tabbacoish, and very prominent, and thus kind of cancels its potential to be confused with Armani White. It is a very nice perfume though (unless someone does not like the smell of leather, which is a tricky one and can be overwhelming), and very lasting!! So, unfortunately, to sum it up, there is not much optimism for Armani White lovers to find their beloved scent in these perfumes... However, I won't end this review entirely pessimistically - completely accidentally I have found another bottle that reminds me of the initial fresh notes of Armani White! It is Eisenberg Eau Fraiche (for men, but don't let that fool you, I have no clue why it's not marketed as unisex). It has a similar quality of fresh, citrusy, tingy opening. The main difference is that there is this ambery-resin-piny element (I believe the technical term might be coniferous?) to that which kinda reminds you of a pine forest, which is absent in Armani white. But I have to say, I need to smell them side by side to get that distinction. Sadly, Eisenberg Eau Fraiche has really poor longevity (when I wore it on one arm and Armani White on the other, it lasted maybe half the time that Armani did), and despite that if you look at the notes, they promise you a musky drydown, there is not really much of a drydown at all if you ask me (maybe the coniferous notes stay the longest). The perfume is quite overpriced too if I am to be entirely honest. Still, I'd say that if you want something that resembles Armani White, get samples of BDK Creme de Cuir and Eisenberg Eau Fraiche pour Homme. Definitely don't blind buy an entire bottle of either (unless you sh*t money). See for yourself which notes are the one's you miss the most, and if you're fine with the added suede/coniferous notes. Actually, as I am writing this I just came up with the idea of mixing the two (haha, maybe I'll make another update about that in another 6 months :P)! If anyone else tries these, please let me know your thoughts! P.S I recently grew unsure of the seller that I got the Tom Ford, Ellie Saab and Kenzo samples from (I got another sample from them last week, and it did not smell like the original perfume AT ALL). It could be that Tom Ford was a fake, that's why I did not get the citrusy bergamot notes from it at all. I got all my samples on-line, and did not try to smell these scents in an actual shop (i got them during lockdown). However, I got the other two from reliable sources - BDK from a niche perfumerie that I know is reliable, and I got a full bottle of Eisenberg in Sephora two years ago for my dad (he does not use it, so I stole it :P)

Before green bottle perfumes become trendy first in 2010s, armani made the breezy white. White is like a mixture of those green bottles having been lauchned later: Versace Versense, Parlez moi d'amour eau fraiche, Chance eau fraiche and so on. So even though it's named white, I think it smells very green. White (or green ;)) starts very alcoholic. So you should be patient for the vodka kind of accord to dry down to get to the pure citruses sour note. However there might be something wrong with my sample, which is quite old and caused such bizarre offensive beginning. As time passes, white gets better and better. It has got the right amount of woody notes, fig leaf, ginger, fruits and flowers. you may imagine chance eau fraiche and wash the offensive masculine patchouli off to get something like white. White is like a refreshing walk in the rain soaked leaves in the summer. It's not unique, but pretty enjoyable experience. Since it has been discontinued for years now, you have to look for alternatives, which are not hard to find in today's market.

I have good news... I ordered a tester vial of Elie Saab Essentiel last week. Well, I ordered several testers because my perfume monster needs feeding even in an apocalypse. Don't judge. Back to the tale... So I was nonplussed at first spray. Gave them all a sniff the next day and I was like OOOOHHHH!!!! *heart eyes emoticon* I recognise you. Didn't click for a couple days but after about an hour on skin (longer on paper), Essentiel is very similar to Emporio White. That is, if memory serves. It's been a while! *eye roll emoticon* Anyway... If you're missing this beautiful old classic in a metal bottle, you should order yourself up a sample of Essentiel. It's got that whole contradictory pretty, soft, creamy, buttery, smooth, vanilla-y, white floral, clean, fresh, vintagey musk thing going on with it which is somehow both innocent cute but pure sex at the same time. IDK how TF they done it but done it they did. EFF YEAH!!! *heart eyes emoticon x3* You're welcome, BTWs.

White is the perfect name for this fragrance. The colour white although basic and plain, is the symbol of innocence and peace, a shade that can be blended to create lighter colours and neutral enough to make one feel clean and secure. This perfume for me is like a warm blanket, I feel safe and comforted by its scent. Just like stepping out of the shower, Emporio Armani White leaves you feeling refreshed and clean. The mild citrus top notes are what initially makes you feel so revitalised. The scent is soft and subtle making it perfect for those warmer months and those casual outings. The heart is quite interesting. For some strange reason I sense vanilla and milky notes which reminds me of Diesel Plus Plus Feminine. The drydown is quite obviously very musky, yet in some ways it could be described as being sensual and desirable. The lasting power, in my opinion, was great. It lasted a very long time on my skin. I highly recommend.

I used to like both Armani White & Diesel Plus Plus, and back when they were alive n easily available, they were not at all the same. White was clean musky sort of mildy spicy fresh, whereas Plus Plus was a smooth fluffy almost lactonic yet not quite thing, that smelled weirdly strongly delicate, like an idea of the sight of daisies (they don't have a scent) rendered into a smell synaesthesially. Plus Plus feminine was indeed ++femme, an incredibly girly scent, a kind of your skin but better, but quite a hard one to describe. Armani White it never was though, to me anyway. IF they smell alike now, it's probly because both are likely off/turned. Plus Plus the last time I tried to buy it smelled frankly like condoms. Which are not entirely unpleasant but not what I want to be spraying around me. Some Plus Plus is freshly made but fake I think.

I've tried most of the perfumes from the comments below that were supposed to be similar to Armani White, but I don't think they are. The most similar scent I've ever come across, I found today and am still testing it - J'ose Eisenberg!!! I have some perfume left in the Armani White bottle (my heart doesn't let me use it up) and it's very close. However, keep in mind that this remnant is inevitably already different from what it was years ago, but still... Try it and write what you think. I'm still debating whether the male or female is more Armani-like. I'm hesitant to buy them because they smell very faint on my hand and I feel like they're going to be super short-lived, which is going to be really disappointing because I really like them both. After Armani, I haven't liked any other perfume so much.

my friendly fragrance fanatics, this month something wonderful happens. I have found a scent that comes close to the smell armani white. the armani white was favorite perfume in my younger years and when I smelled this again after long time i became crazy like a wild horse and I looked for the scent, from where this smell comes from,I did not know who was wearing it and i found one man ho use this scent. I asked you have a very good smell and he answer me it is ( zara black tag) the next day directly purchased and believe it or not, it really comes close to the armani white maybi for 60%. it costs here in the zara in the netherlands € 19.95 ideal price for a eua the perfume that looks like an armani white.

So, after years of longing and yearning after this long discontinued parfume, which I used to wear in high school, I finally decided to get an old bottle of it on ebay (I somehow managed to get it at a slightly less crazy price than what it’s usually sold at). I also got testers for all the parfumes mentioned here as similar (Saab Essentiel, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, and Kenzo Amour I love U). I will be testing them over the next few days and will let you know what I think about their similarity. Stay tuned!