So Blue Eau de Parfum vs Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

So Blue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	1998
££	Price Tier	££

Emporio Armani Lui

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Blue Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a classy aquatic rose, a clean shampoo-esque scent. Others write it off as overly sweet, too feminine for a bloke, or just a bit boring. It's truly a 'love it or hate it' affair, often sparking arguments in online forums about its gender suitability.

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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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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	14%
Floral	17%	20%
Fruity	10%	8%
Green	4%	11%
Sweet	21%	20%
Warm	9%	13%
Woody	11%	15%
Earthy	14%	10%
Animalic	8%	5%
Fresh	22%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Blue EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 18% vs 11%

Lemon 18% vs 11%

Bergamot 17% vs 11%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Fruity 30% Pepper 16%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Apple 13% Pineapple 11% Cardamom 10%

Shared Notes

Rose 31% vs 17%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Sea Water 31% Violet 21% Patchouli 17%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

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

Shared Notes

Musk 26% vs 15%

Amber 19% vs 12%

Sandalwood 18% vs 21%

Oakmoss 16% vs 17%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 19%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Cedar 16% Tonka Bean 16%

Accords

So Blue Eau de Parfum Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

96%

68%

Woody

100%

93%

Fruity

65%

91%

Powdery

77%

91%

Rose

89%

Marine

82%

Aromatic

81%

73%

Musky

57%

70%

Sweet

60%

Fresh Spicy

65%

60%

Floral

55%

Warm Spicy

58%

Citrus shared

100%

96%

Woody shared

68%

100%

Fruity shared

93%

65%

Powdery shared

91%

77%

Rose

91%

Marine

89%

Aromatic shared

82%

81%

Musky shared

73%

57%

Sweet shared

70%

60%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Floral shared

60%

55%

Warm Spicy

58%

Performance

So Blue Eau de Parfum Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

So Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and often described as 'shampoo-like' nature makes it ideal for casual wear and the office. While some find its performance strong, many report moderate sillage which is perfect for everyday situations. The sweet and floral notes make it less suited for formal events.

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.