Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum vs Arethusa Extrait

Emporio Armani Lui

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

Arethusa

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Emporio Armani Lui

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Arethusa

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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 - Arethusa Extrait

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a juicy, seaside dream, a unique blend of fruit and marine. Others? A synthetic, screechy mess that doesn't know what it wants to be. Definitely try before you buy, it's divisive, to say the least.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	10%
Floral	20%	20%
Fruity	8%	13%
Green	11%	10%
Sweet	20%	18%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	15%	8%
Earthy	10%	12%
Animalic	5%	6%
Fresh	18%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

Arethusa Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Sage 16% vs 15%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Arethusa Extrait

Fig 17% Plum 16% Ginger 14% Grapefruit 14% Orange 12% Sandalwood 12%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 15%

Rose 17% vs 14%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 23% Orris 21% Cyclamen 20%

Only in Arethusa Extrait

Pomegranate 22% Heather 17% Saffron 16% Orange Blossom 15%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 22% Oakmoss 17% Cedar 16% Tonka Bean 16% Musk 16% Amber 12%

Only in Arethusa Extrait

Sea Water 14% Salt 13% Vetiver 10% Mineral 10% White Oleander 9% Leather 9% Labdanum 9% Patchouli 9% Broom 9% Styrax 7%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Arethusa Extrait

100%

Woody

96%

65%

Fruity

100%

96%

Citrus

73%

81%

Aromatic

87%

60%

Sweet

86%

77%

Powdery

Marine

75%

Salty

67%

65%

Fresh Spicy

66%

58%

Warm Spicy

55%

Floral

58%

57%

Musky

White Floral

52%

Woody shared

100%

96%

Fruity shared

65%

100%

Citrus shared

96%

73%

Aromatic shared

81%

87%

Sweet shared

60%

86%

Powdery

77%

Marine

75%

Salty

67%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

66%

Warm Spicy

58%

Floral shared

55%

58%

Musky

57%

White Floral

52%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Arethusa 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.

Arethusa Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its beastly performance means it can easily overwhelm in the office, making it better suited for more relaxed or outdoor settings. The marine and fruity accords lend themselves well to casual and sport, though the underlying leather and florals elevate it enough for a date.