Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum bottle Emporio Armani Lui
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1998 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Strawberry Eau de Parfum bottle Strawberry

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Emporio Armani Lui
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 - Strawberry
This one's a proper divisive scent, isn't it? A lot of folks are expecting a juicy, sweet strawberry and getting something way more green and musky. Don't expect a fruit cocktail, but rather the whole damn strawberry plant, earth and all. It's often dismissed as a phantom scent, but for some, it's a surprising, fresh gem.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 8%
Floral 20% 17%
Fruity 8% 14%
Green 11% 17%
Sweet 20% 16%
Warm 13% 8%
Woody 15% 10%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 18% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Emporio Armani Lui EdP
Strawberry EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 18% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 17% vs 25%
Cedar 16% vs 23%
Musk 15% vs 27%
Only in Strawberry
Orris 25%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Strawberry
100%
Woody
74%
Green
100%
96%
Citrus
56%
65%
Fruity
84%
60%
Sweet
83%
81%
Aromatic
57%
Musky
80%
77%
Powdery
76%
Earthy
65%
Mossy
62%
Iris
60%
55%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
74%
100%
Citrus shared
96%
56%
Fruity shared
65%
84%
Sweet shared
60%
83%
81%
Musky shared
57%
80%
Powdery shared
77%
76%
65%
62%
60%
55%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Strawberry
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Emporio Armani Lui

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.

Strawberry

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its light sillage and fresh, green profile make it ideal for office wear and casual outings where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful presence is desired, given its weak performance and intimate nature.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Musky accords and Bergamot, Orris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Emporio Armani Lui
Strawberry
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