Pour Lui Eau de Parfum vs Yohji Homme Eau de Parfum

Pour Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1980	Year	2013
£	Price Tier	££

Yohji Homme

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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 - Yohji Homme

A divisive reconstruction for die-hard fans and a quirky, acquired taste for newcomers. Its unique licorice and rum character means it's not a crowd-pleaser, but if you're after something a bit different, Yohji Homme delivers a complex, vintage vibe.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	5%
Floral	13%	6%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	17%	11%
Sweet	11%	21%
Warm	16%	19%
Woody	20%	18%
Earthy	19%	17%
Animalic	11%	12%
Fresh	15%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pour Lui EdP

Yohji Homme EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Juniper 11% vs 22%

Sage 10% vs 18%

Bergamot 8% vs 15%

Only in Pour Lui

Aldehydes 16% Lavender 14% Basil 10% Galbanum 10% Caraway 10% Anise 10%

Only in Yohji Homme

Licorice 26% Cardamom 18%

Shared Notes

Geranium 13% vs 23%

Only in Pour Lui

Carnation 19% Patchouli 17% Cinnamon 14% Cedar 13% Vetiver 12% Cyclamen 12%

Only in Yohji Homme

Rum 43% Coffee 34%

Shared Notes

Leather 25% vs 29%

Musk 14% vs 20%

Only in Pour Lui

Oakmoss 26% Labdanum 18% Sandalwood 16%

Only in Yohji Homme

Cedar 30% Patchouli 20%

Accords

Pour Lui Yohji Homme

100%

Aromatic

100%

87%

Woody

87%

71%

Warm Spicy

81%

76%

Fresh Spicy

73%

Soft Spicy

69%

60%

Earthy

58%

Floral

56%

Mossy

56%

Leather

52%

Rum

56%

Coffee

55%

54%

Aldehydic

51%

Herbal

50%

Sweet

47%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

87%

Warm Spicy shared

71%

81%

Fresh Spicy shared

76%

73%

Soft Spicy

69%

Earthy

60%

Floral

58%

Mossy

56%

Leather shared

56%

52%

Rum

56%

Coffee

55%

Aldehydic

54%

Herbal shared

51%

50%

Sweet

47%

Performance

Pour Lui Yohji Homme

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Yohji Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Given its moderate sillage and longevity, it's fairly versatile for various settings, though perhaps a bit too distinctive for a conservative office. Its warm, unique character makes it a good fit for cool-weather casual wear and intriguing date nights.