Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum vs Shades Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui

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

Shades

ScentArt

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Emporio Armani Lui

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Shades

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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 - Shades Eau de Parfum

Armaf Shades is a surprisingly good everyday staple that manages to be both fresh and warm. It delivers a clean, sharp, masculine barbershop vibe with a fruity twist, making it a safe choice that punches above its price point.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	10%
Floral	20%	11%
Fruity	8%	10%
Green	11%	18%
Sweet	20%	11%
Warm	13%	8%
Woody	15%	23%
Earthy	10%	9%
Animalic	5%	10%
Fresh	18%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

Shades EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 11% vs 17%

Pineapple 11% vs 16%

Cardamom 10% vs 14%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Apple 13% Lemon 11% Mandarin 11%

Only in Shades Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 21% Plum 16% Lime 15%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 17%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Shades Eau de Parfum

Cedar 26% Rosemary 20% Geranium 19% Sage 17%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 21% vs 20%

Cedar 16% vs 21%

Musk 15% vs 20%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 17% Tonka Bean 16% Amber 12%

Only in Shades Eau de Parfum

Ambergris 20% Patchouli 17%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Shades Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

81%

Aromatic

98%

96%

Citrus

77%

Powdery

58%

65%

Fresh Spicy

77%

65%

Fruity

74%

58%

Warm Spicy

72%

60%

Sweet

67%

Ozonic

58%

57%

Musky

54%

55%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

81%

98%

Citrus shared

96%

77%

Powdery shared

77%

58%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

77%

Fruity shared

65%

74%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

72%

Sweet shared

60%

67%

Ozonic

58%

Musky shared

57%

54%

Floral

55%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Shades Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

Shades Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it perfect for office or casual wear without being overpowering. The woody and aromatic accords, coupled with a hint of fruit, also lend themselves well to a relaxed date or daytime formal settings.