Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum vs Ultimate Seduction Extrait

Emporio Armani Lui

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
1998	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

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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 - Ultimate Seduction Extrait

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; plenty of folk will love its sweet, floral warmth, but don't expect anything terribly original. It's a crowd-pleaser that struggles to justify its price, often drawing comparisons to popular designer scents.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	9%
Floral	20%	27%
Fruity	8%	6%
Green	11%	11%
Sweet	20%	22%
Warm	13%	10%
Woody	15%	14%
Earthy	10%	14%
Animalic	5%	1%
Fresh	18%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

Ultimate Seduction Extrait

Notes

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Apple 13% Bergamot 12% Lemon 11% Pineapple 11% Mandarin 11% Cardamom 10%

Only in Ultimate Seduction Extrait

Redcurrant Leaf 39% Orange 33% Pink Pepper 28%

Shared Notes

Rose 17% vs 34%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Ultimate Seduction Extrait

Violet 33% Iris 33%

Shared Notes

Cedar 16% vs 14%

Amber 12% vs 17%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 22% Oakmoss 17% Tonka Bean 16% Musk 16%

Only in Ultimate Seduction Extrait

Praline 29% Patchouli 22% Woody 17%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Ultimate Seduction Extrait

100%

Woody

91%

60%

Sweet

100%

96%

Citrus

61%

81%

Aromatic

64%

77%

Powdery

60%

Soft Spicy

72%

65%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Fruity

58%

Earthy

61%

Patchouli

61%

Violet Floral

60%

58%

Warm Spicy

57%

Musky

55%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

91%

Sweet shared

60%

100%

Citrus shared

96%

61%

Aromatic shared

81%

64%

Powdery shared

77%

60%

Soft Spicy

72%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Fruity shared

65%

58%

Earthy

61%

Patchouli

61%

Violet Floral

60%

Warm Spicy

58%

Musky

57%

Floral

55%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Ultimate Seduction Extrait

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.

Ultimate Seduction Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong projection and sweet, dense accords, this fragrance is best suited for dates and formal evenings, where its 'boom in your face' presence can shine without overwhelming. It's too bold for the office and entirely unsuitable for sports.