Giorgio Armani 1998 Edp

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Emporio Armani Lei

by Daniela Andrier

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Lei is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Daniela Andrier. The fragrance opens with Pineapple, Pear, Tuberose, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Orris, Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Almond, Sandalwood, Musk, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Emporio Armani Lei: Favourite

A divisive yet iconic '90s classic, Lei splits opinion between a musky, unisex dream and a dusty, old-fashioned nightmare. Love it or hate it, its powdery-vanilla heart evokes serious nostalgia for many.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
Emporio Armani Lei Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 27%
Fruity 10%
Green 6%
Sweet 32%
Warm 6%
Woody 11%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 15%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Powdery
100%
Vanilla
89%
Woody
83%
Sweet
65%
Citrus
64%

Notes

Top Notes

Lime 19% Tuberose 17% Bergamot 17% Pear 17% Mandarin 15% Pineapple 15%

Heart Notes

Heliotrope 33% Orris 25% Jasmine 22% Lily Of The Valley 20%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 18% Vanilla 17% Musk 14% Almond 14% Tonka Bean 13% Cedar 13% Amber 11%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Lei's clean, subtle, and moderate sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The warm, creamy dry-down lends itself to date nights, but its understated nature might be too casual for very formal events. It's too soft for sport.

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About

Emporio Armani Lei opens with a surprising zing of pineapple, pear, and bergamot, quickly softening into a creamy, powdery bouquet of orris, jasmine, and heliotrope. The dry down is a comforting embrace of warm sandalwood, almond, and a generous dose of vanilla and musk, leaving a clean, skin-like aura. It's a sophisticated, understated blend of sweet, woody, and fresh elements.

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