Détour Noir Eau de Parfum vs Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Détour Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2021	Year	1998
£	Price Tier	££

Emporio Armani Lui

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

This "clone" is highly divisive. Some see a cheap ticket to luxury, others a synthetic nightmare. You'll either get an amazing dupe, or a headache-inducing mess. Don't expect the quality of the original, but for the price, it might just surprise you.

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Our Verdict - Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui is a bittersweet symphony - a classic, classy scent that everyone loves, but its modern formulation is tragically fleeting. Once a signature, now a ghost of its former self, leaving a trail of compliments for the lucky few who catch a fleeting whiff, and a lot of frustration for everyone else.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	14%
Floral	20%	20%
Fruity	9%	8%
Green	9%	11%
Sweet	24%	20%
Warm	15%	13%
Woody	15%	15%
Earthy	10%	10%
Animalic	1%	5%
Fresh	17%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Détour Noir EdP

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 30% vs 13%

Only in Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Lavender 25% Jasmine 24% Violet 20%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Bergamot 12% Lemon 11% Pineapple 11% Mandarin 11% Cardamom 10%

Only in Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 39% Patchouli 21% Bergamot 21% Mandarin 19%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 23% Orris 21% Cyclamen 20% Jasmine 18% Rose 18%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 24% vs 21%

Only in Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 21% Pepper 19% Guaiac Wood 19% Geranium 17%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 17% Cedar 16% Tonka Bean 16% Musk 16% Amber 12%

Accords

Détour Noir Eau de Parfum Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

100%

Vanilla

99%

Woody

100%

52%

Citrus

96%

91%

Warm Spicy

58%

82%

Fresh Spicy

65%

81%

Powdery

77%

74%

Aromatic

81%

65%

Fruity

65%

Sweet

60%

57%

Lavender

Musky

57%

55%

Fresh

Floral

55%

Vanilla

100%

Woody shared

99%

100%

Citrus shared

52%

96%

Warm Spicy shared

91%

58%

Fresh Spicy shared

82%

65%

Powdery shared

81%

77%

Aromatic shared

74%

81%

Fruity shared

65%

Sweet

60%

Lavender

57%

Musky

57%

Fresh

55%

Floral

55%

Performance

Détour Noir Eau de Parfum Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the initial synthetic blast noted by some may deter from formal occasions. While many find it versatile for day-to-day, a powerful vanilla-heavy scent might be too much for smaller office environments.

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its clean, inoffensive woody-citrus and powdery accords make it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear, despite its poor longevity. While elegant enough for a date, its weak projection means it serves better in intimate settings than formal ones where a stronger presence is expected. It's not suited for sport due to its lack of energising projection and rapid fade.