Oscar de la Renta 1980 Edp

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Pour Lui

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Basil, Caraway, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Vetiver, Geranium, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Leather, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Pour Lui: Acquired

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.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Mysterious
Pour Lui Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 14%
Fruity 1%
Green 17%
Sweet 11%
Warm 16%
Woody 20%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
87%
Fresh Spicy
76%
Warm Spicy
71%
Earthy
60%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 16% Lavender 14% Juniper 11% Basil 10% Sage 10% Galbanum 10% Caraway 10% Anise 10% Bergamot 9%

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

Oakmoss 26% Leather 26% Labdanum 18% Sandalwood 16% Musk 15%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Pour Lui blasts off with an invigorating-yet-sharp aldehydic and aromatic green opening of basil, juniper, and caraway, cut with a clean lavender. This intense start mellows into a sophisticated heart of geranium, carnation, and earthy patchouli, adding floral depth. The dry-down settles into a rich, masculine blend of labdanum, smoky leather, and moss, with a creamy sandalwood and musk base, evoking a complex, clean-dirty barbershop aura.

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