Pour Lui Eau de Toilette vs Aramis Eau de Toilette

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Pour Lui Eau de Toilette bottle Pour Lui EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
1980 Year 1966
£ Price Tier £
Aramis Eau de Toilette bottle Aramis EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pour Lui EDT
This one's a proper time capsule, polarizing opinion but cherished by old-school enthusiasts. Forget the modern gunk; if you want a classic aromatic powerhouse with barber shop vibes, get your hands on a vintage bottle.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aramis EDT
This legendary classic is either a cherished emblem of unapologetic masculinity or a dated, urine-soaked relic of a bygone era. It's a divisive powerhouse: love it for its bold, animalic leather and complex herbal chypre, or hate it for its perceived 'old man' smell. One thing's for sure: Aramis isn't subtle.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pour Lui EDT
Aramis EDT

Notes

Accords

Pour Lui Aramis
100%
Aromatic
100%
87%
Woody
91%
60%
Earthy
83%
56%
Leather
79%
71%
Warm Spicy
72%
56%
Mossy
69%
51%
Herbal
66%
Amber
63%
Animalic
63%
Powdery
58%
58%
Floral
54%
Aldehydic
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
87%
91%
Earthy shared
60%
83%
Leather shared
56%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
71%
72%
Mossy shared
56%
69%
Herbal shared
51%
66%
63%
63%
58%
58%
54%

Performance

Pour Lui Aramis
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Pour Lui

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Older formulations of Pour Lui have considerable projection and longevity, making it less suitable for a casual office environment. However, its sophisticated and clean-yet-complex profile lends itself well to formal events and date nights, where its powerful presence can be appreciated. Newer formulations are much weaker, making them more versatile for office or casual wear but sacrificing the 'powerhouse' aspect.

Aramis

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its powerful projection and strong, mature character make Aramis less suited for office or casual wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and bold profile can shine in formal settings or on a robust date night, particularly for older wearers.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds amber and artemisia, drops anise and basil

Where to buy

Pour Lui EDT
Aramis EDT
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