Pour Lui Eau de Parfum vs Noora Onyx Eau de Parfum

Pour Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1980	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	£

Noora Onyx

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Pour Lui

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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 - Noora Onyx

This one's a divisive Drakkar Noir clone, with some smelling 'bug spray and rubber' and others loving its unique, gender-bending fougère character. It's potent, so expect to be noticed - for better or worse.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	9%
Floral	13%	15%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	17%	21%
Sweet	11%	12%
Warm	16%	18%
Woody	20%	19%
Earthy	19%	11%
Animalic	11%	5%
Fresh	15%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pour Lui EdP

Noora Onyx EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 13% vs 19%

Basil 10% vs 10%

Bergamot 8% vs 11%

Only in Pour Lui

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

Only in Noora Onyx

Rosemary 14% Lemon Verbena 13% Artemisia 11% Lemon 11% Rose 10%

Shared Notes

Carnation 19% vs 17%

Cinnamon 13% vs 17%

Only in Pour Lui

Patchouli 17% Geranium 13% Cedar 13% Vetiver 12% Cyclamen 12%

Only in Noora Onyx

Juniper 24% Jasmine 20% Coriander 20%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 25% vs 10%

Leather 25% vs 14%

Sandalwood 16% vs 9%

Only in Pour Lui

Labdanum 18% Musk 15%

Only in Noora Onyx

Fir Resin 12% Patchouli 12% Amber 12% Cedar 10% Vanilla 10% Vetiver 9%

Accords

Pour Lui Noora Onyx

100%

Aromatic

100%

87%

Woody

86%

76%

Fresh Spicy

78%

71%

Warm Spicy

48%

60%

Earthy

47%

58%

Floral

56%

Mossy

56%

Leather

46%

Citrus

55%

54%

Aldehydic

51%

Herbal

50%

Lavender

50%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

87%

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

76%

78%

Warm Spicy shared

71%

48%

Earthy shared

60%

47%

Floral

58%

Mossy

56%

Leather shared

56%

46%

Citrus

55%

Aldehydic

54%

Herbal shared

51%

50%

Lavender

50%

Performance

Pour Lui Noora Onyx

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.

Noora Onyx

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold, long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It shines on dates and casual outings due to its intriguing, unique character, but might be too intense for some formal settings or physical activity.