Pour Lui Eau de Parfum vs Nobile Eau de Parfum

Pour Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1980	Year	1988
£	Price Tier	££

Nobile

ScentArt

A

Pour Lui

B

Nobile

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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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Nobile

This legendary fougere has become a mythical beast due to its discontinuation, with prices bordering on the absurd. Is it worth tracking down? It's a classic for a reason: bold, fresh, and unapologetically masculine, a benchmark for the genre that still holds up. Don't fall for the hype prices, though.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	10%
Floral	13%	20%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	17%	21%
Sweet	11%	13%
Warm	16%	9%
Woody	20%	19%
Earthy	19%	14%
Animalic	11%	4%
Fresh	15%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pour Lui EdP

Nobile EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 13% vs 20%

Bergamot 8% vs 20%

Only in Pour Lui

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

Only in Nobile

Rosemary 18% Tarragon 15% Lemon 13% Nutmeg 13%

Shared Notes

Carnation 19% vs 11%

Geranium 13% vs 13%

Cyclamen 11% vs 11%

Only in Pour Lui

Patchouli 17% Cinnamon 14% Cedar 13% Vetiver 12%

Only in Nobile

Fir Resin 19% Green 15% Jasmine 15% Rose 13%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 25% vs 20%

Sandalwood 16% vs 14%

Musk 14% vs 10%

Only in Pour Lui

Leather 26% Labdanum 18%

Only in Nobile

Vetiver 14% Patchouli 11% Cedar 11% Amber 10% Tonka Bean 10%

Accords

Pour Lui Nobile

100%

Aromatic

100%

87%

Woody

90%

76%

Fresh Spicy

86%

71%

Warm Spicy

46%

60%

Earthy

55%

Citrus

58%

Floral

51%

56%

Mossy

52%

56%

Leather

54%

Aldehydic

51%

Herbal

Lavender

48%

Green

47%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

87%

90%

Fresh Spicy shared

76%

86%

Warm Spicy shared

71%

46%

Earthy shared

60%

55%

Citrus

58%

Floral shared

58%

51%

Mossy shared

56%

52%

Leather

56%

Aldehydic

54%

Herbal

51%

Lavender

48%

Green

47%

Performance

Pour Lui Nobile

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.

Nobile

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its excellent longevity and projection make it suitable for dates and formal events, though its classic, assertive character might be a bit much for a quiet office or casual wear. Reviewers often highlight its masculine and elegant nature as ideal for standing out in special settings.