Giorgio Armani 1998 Edp

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Emporio Armani Lui

by Carlos Benaïm , Alain Astori

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Lui is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Carlos Benaïm and Alain Astori. The fragrance opens with Sage, Apple, Pineapple, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Jasmine, and Cyclamen, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber, and Sandalwood.

Our verdict on Emporio Armani Lui: Favourite

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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 21%
Fruity 9%
Green 11%
Sweet 20%
Warm 13%
Woody 16%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

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About

Imagine a vibrant, sophisticated opening of zesty yuzu and crisp apple, softened by aromatic sage and a hint of spicy cardamom. This bright, fresh introduction mellows into a refined heart where powdery orris and delicate florals meet a warm, almost creamy nutmeg. The dry down is a smooth embrace of rich sandalwood, earthy oakmoss, and sensual musk, rounded out with amber and tonka bean for a subtle sweetness, creating a clean, woody-citrus aura.