Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum vs Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1998	Year	2005
££	Price Tier	££

Classic 1920

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Bois 1920 Classic 1920 is a unique spicy-fruity-aromatic blend that some absolutely adore for its refinement and versatility, while others find the apricot-led fruitiness overwhelming or just a bit too odd. Definitely try before you buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	7%
Floral	20%	19%
Fruity	8%	10%
Green	11%	13%
Sweet	20%	17%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	15%	26%
Earthy	10%	7%
Animalic	5%	2%
Fresh	18%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

Classic 1920 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 11% vs 23%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Apple 13% Lemon 11% Pineapple 11% Mandarin 11% Cardamom 10%

Only in Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

Apricot 29% Nutmeg 24% Basil 22%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 17%

Rose 17% vs 18%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 23% Orris 21% Cyclamen 20%

Only in Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

Lavender 27% Osmanthus 21% Juniper 16%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 21% vs 27%

Cedar 16% vs 25%

Amber 12% vs 20%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 17% Tonka Bean 16% Musk 16%

Only in Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 27%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

82%

65%

Fresh Spicy

100%

96%

Citrus

54%

81%

Aromatic

84%

77%

Powdery

58%

65%

Fruity

62%

60%

Sweet

58%

Warm Spicy

55%

Floral

58%

57%

Musky

Lavender

55%

Green

49%

Lactonic

44%

Woody shared

100%

82%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

100%

Citrus shared

96%

54%

Aromatic shared

81%

84%

Powdery shared

77%

58%

Fruity shared

65%

62%

Sweet

60%

Warm Spicy

58%

Floral shared

55%

58%

Musky

57%

Lavender

55%

Green

49%

Lactonic

44%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Classic 1920 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal Sport

Its moderate projection and smooth dry down make it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not overtly formal, its unique character could work for some dates or less stuffy formal events, and it's fresh enough for active casual use, though not directly for sport.