Pour Lui Eau de Parfum vs Xeryus Eau de Parfum

Pour Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1980	Year	1986
£	Price Tier	££

Xeryus

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Pour Lui

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Xeryus

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pour Lui

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.

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Our Verdict - Xeryus

Givenchy Xeryus is a divisive classic. While some pine for the vintage masterpiece and its sophisticated 80s virility, others find newer formulations to be a pale imitation of its former glory. It's a statement scent, not for the faint-hearted, oozing confident green masculinity.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	9%
Floral	13%	20%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	17%	18%
Sweet	11%	11%
Warm	16%	13%
Woody	20%	21%
Earthy	19%	12%
Animalic	11%	8%
Fresh	15%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pour Lui EdP

Xeryus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 13% vs 13%

Bergamot 8% vs 8%

Only in Pour Lui

Aldehydes 16% Juniper 11% Basil 10% Sage 10% Galbanum 10% Caraway 10% Anise 10%

Only in Xeryus

Jasmine 11% Green 10% Lemon 10% Violet 9% Nutmeg 8% Mandarin 8% Lily Of The Valley 7% Ylang-Ylang 7% Rose 7%

Shared Notes

Carnation 19% vs 11%

Cinnamon 13% vs 7%

Geranium 13% vs 9%

Cyclamen 11% vs 8%

Only in Pour Lui

Patchouli 17% Cedar 13% Vetiver 12%

Only in Xeryus

Cypress 15% Juniper 13% Tarragon 10% Coriander 9% Petitgrain 9% Sandalwood 9%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 25% vs 16%

Leather 25% vs 14%

Musk 14% vs 9%

Only in Pour Lui

Labdanum 18% Sandalwood 16%

Only in Xeryus

Fir Resin 16% Vetiver 13% Amber 10% Cedar 10% Incense 10%

Accords

Pour Lui Xeryus

100%

Aromatic

100%

87%

Woody

87%

76%

Fresh Spicy

75%

71%

Warm Spicy

47%

60%

Earthy

46%

58%

Floral

52%

56%

Mossy

56%

Leather

54%

Aldehydic

Citrus

52%

51%

Herbal

Green

50%

Fresh

46%

White Floral

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

87%

Fresh Spicy shared

76%

75%

Warm Spicy shared

71%

47%

Earthy shared

60%

46%

Floral shared

58%

52%

Mossy

56%

Leather

56%

Aldehydic

54%

Citrus

52%

Herbal

51%

Green

50%

Fresh

46%

White Floral

45%

Performance

Pour Lui Xeryus

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

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.

Xeryus

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

Its bold, long-lasting projection makes it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and rich character, especially in vintage formulations, makes it a strong choice for formal events and dates, conveying a sense of classic elegance.