Reviews of Armani Eau Pour Homme (1984)
by Giorgio Armani

Armani's first fragrance for men, which also happens to be one of the first fragrances that I ever purchased. It is also Armani's best fragrance, and a true classic. While it is a little less of a powerhouse than some of the other 80s fragrances, it is still refreshingly and overtly masculine and mature, and is certainly far ahead of what passes as a good fragrance these days. It is a citrusy and traditional chypre, but also contains some wonderful spices such as nutmeg and clove which can sometimes be hard to detect. It is such a comforting and masculine scent to wear, with a very Italianate aroma and charm, and certainly makes you feel very refined. There have been many imitators that have tried to copy its woody-citrus blend, but none can ever come close to being the powerful and beautiful treasure that Armani Eau Pour Homme was and is and shall continue to be!

Around 86 we used to go to a friend's house who was a sailor and had a bottle. He sprayed all of us and we hit the night. This remains my all time favorite ever
since.

I honestly LOVE this. A chypre mixed with a fougere and the classic cologne formula. It's so amazing. Citrus, oakmoss, lavender, clove. The individual notes (listed here) just pop out when YOU want to smell them. A very interactive scent.

Classy masculine fragrance. Opens with a fresh lemons and drys down with the classic masucline fragrance combination of sandalwood, cloves and oakmoss. I love fragrances that incorporate oakmoss into the base. This gives it an nice, earthy scent that is just lovely.
Longevity is average and sillage is about the same. Great for casual and office use.

Classy!! This "outshines" all citrus fragrances. It's in a class of its own. Never overwhelming and annoying. I dislike fragrances that "arrive" before the wearer (like some people I know). I think a guys fragrance should be noticeable only when you re standing a few feet away, not before you walk into the room. This is always subtle, pleasant, and fresh. You'll never tire of this one.

A spicy-floral chypre with eau-de-cologne overtones. Quite an old-school scent for today's taste, I suppose, but still worth the occasional walk in the park. Love that woody-oriental drydown weighted with the chypré oakmoss-patchouli accord. I like this for daytime business wear in mild weather. I would wear it any other time I felt moved to, though; I find it's quite versatile. This is a scent I would call well-tailored, both in the sense that it's well constructed and that it goes well with a coat and tie.

Do you know Signor Armani,
Sophisticated citrus swami?
With herbs and spices subtly blent
He makes a most superior scent.
If you crave olfactory orgies
There's nothing quite like Gorgeous Georgie's!

This review is under revision.

A wonderful fragrance! A true classic, this is the hight of timeless elegance. The lemon-citrus opening might be a bit too sharp, but then it settles down to a very warm and smooth scent. Resembling Chanel Pour Monsieur, this complex and sophisticated scent is perfect for formal occasions. Undoubtedly created for gentlemen, this fragrance is suitable for people over 40 years old only.

My wife doesn´t allow me to wear Eau Savage because she says I smell like a used cars salesman-so I was looking for an alternative. After testing about 20 different summer fragrances I finally remebered the classic armani fragrance. I am a fan of after shaves and the armani EDT and After shave are perfect as a summer scent: fresh, clean, not sweet but still very pleasant-light and also longlasting. It is a classic citrus scent with decent but complexe layers of spicy notes underneath which makes armani an top 10 scent for me. It doesn´t have the "dirtiness" of Eau Savage but at least my wife agrees with it. It is also an absolute positive 80´s reminder....

Bowling Green ?
It's bowling Green without the air filter box.
Fresh and classy.
Thumbs up.

Notes:
Top: Lemon, Mandarin, Basil, Petitgrain
Heart: Lavender, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Lily
Base: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedarwood

Supposedly Armani Eau Pour Homme (APH) was Giorgio Armani's personal day-time fragrance before being released to public. Going by the composition, Mr. Armani must have been a big fan of the classics like Dior Eau Sauvage, Chanel Pour Monsieur, and especially Nina Ricci Signoricci.

I was initially perplexed by APH's performance on my skin. Testing it amidst a flurry of recent citrus purchases and that too in the searing summer heat, initial impressions were that it's a standard lemon pledge like citrus fragrance with a bromidic dry herbal mossy drydown which revealed itself too fast. A different technique of application revealed a more consuming side - spraying from a distance allowed the latent notes to bloom, and I perceived an immediate (light) woody-citrus combo of lemon and petitgrain lent a light airy floral aroma of lavender inconcert with a subdued spicy nutmeg note which renders an enjoyable if restrained aromatic citrus accord. The problem here is that this accord gets more and more anhydrous - the sandalwood in the base doesn't possess enough potency to neutralise the dryness...I would have preferred some forceful floral notes to counteract this unbalanced desert wind like drying act, or pumped up the lavender note's concentration instead. By the drydown, I am left with a parched mossy accord on my skin which reminds me of gardening in the backyard with lemon juice crusts on my fingertips.

Mr. Armani probably wanted a Signoricci of his own. The notes pyramid reveals a lot of similarities as does testing them side by side. It also reveals that Signoricci is the better and more balanced scent. The lemons are more luscious, the lavender smoother, the petitgrain woodier, and it has the missing floral components to counter balance the mossy-herbal drydown that afflicts APH. Yes, Signoricci is the better fragrance...but APH has the better bottle! Also, can anyone confirm whether Armani's clothing line has been similarly "inspired" by other fashion houses?


Rating: 7.3/10

Top – Sicilian tangerine, Californian green lemon, Italian bergamot, basil
Mid – Lavender, clove
Base – Sandalwood, oakmoss, cedar
(These notes are a combination of what the Armani website says and the basenote profile.)
Armani is brilliant! Along with Worth and Tsar, it is one of the best of the 80’s fragrances. It opens with a good citrus blast that is very lemony and natural. It smells like the oils expressed from squeezed fresh lemon skins. The citrus develops green notes due to the basil. Then, the bracing aspect softens and opens up, with hints of lavender (lovely) and clove (warming). Gentle woody and mossy notes take over, but for a long time they are given a freshening counterpoint by the amazingly persistent citrus. The final dry-down is warm and attractive. Here is a go-to scent, it always satisfies. It is widely available and has a associated products for layering. Guys looking for a classy and mature alternative to the vapid and sweet junk out there should check this out. I think this has good longevity. It is a citrus-dominated scent, so expect to re-apply as needed.

Simply a classic among others...but different in the aspect that even though it is the far most 80's scent, it is still a modern fragrance... Love it for its subtle tones, but still lasting enough for a day out or at the office... The best Armani scent ever and it came out in a time when Armani was still an interesting designer brand.

This was my first 'premium' cologne years ago when I stepped up from the drugstore level selection. To me it is a timeless scent; classy and easy to appreciate. While I have supplemented my fragrance shelf with additional options, Armani PH remains a keeper and part of the rotation. I have always received compliments from the woman that I am with because it is a very nice scent that is not overpowering. Excellent drydown and 6-8 hours 'hangtime' for me.

I love the spicy middle notes in this tried-and-true classic. Were it not for those wonderful spices, the neroli and the oakmoss would definitely take charge and make this into a banal-smelling potion.

Thumbs up for the best Armani out there!

Smells extremely similar to Pour Monsiuer by Chanel. The only differences are pretty insubstantial. Armani is citrus (lemon) with a touch of herbs (lavender, basil) and Chanel Monsieur is citrus (lemon) with a touch of powder (aldehydes presumably).

While I like them both for what they are. I'd have to say I prefer the Armani. The slight herbal nature of it gives it a certain sharpness that adds a little more distintiveness to the blend. The soft powdery bed the citrus sits upon in Pour Monsiuer simply isn't as exciting. That's a little misleading though, as neither fragrance is particuarly a head turner. Both are simply what they simply are. Understated (and short lived) formal citrus fragrances.

The only Armani fragrance that I consider quality. Elegant and timeless. I even like it slightly better than Chanel's PM since the other one has a dominant neroli which I associate with barber shop and 4711 scents. Better than Hermes' Ed'OV (no longevity as we all know). My choice for summertime and when I want to feel absolutely understated yet masculine. The only scent for summer vacations in Italy with my girlfriend. If one is new to frags and unsure about what scent to start with, this is the one.

The best male fragrance ever!!!

Eau pour Homme, along with Ungaro 3 by Emmanuel Ungaro, is my absolute favourite scent.
It's the ultimate stymbol of timeless elegance, simple stylish and just perfectly crafed. Suitable for every male seeking effortless and flawless class. Its rich citrus flavors combined with a hint of Mediterranen herbs,chypre notes and cedarwood remind me of an Italian Seaside
or French Riviera landscape from the first olfactive contact. It's exactly the scent i would picture a dandy aristocrat like Don Fabrizio from Lampedusa's novel "The Leopard" would wear- it reminds of a lavish reception in a Baroque palace or a summer in Monte Carlo. That doesn't imply though that this scent is exclusively for old, very sophistcated or wealthy, very formal or eccentric men. It's suitable for almost every man which wants to smell refined and discreet- the rich variety of tones makes almost everyone find something pleasant and inspiring in it, irrespective of age, walk of life or geographical area. You probably can't
wear it with jeans and t-shirt, but it certainly matches everything from business wear to the most glamurous tuxedo or white tie.
While the deeper, more woody and spicy(yet never to heavy)tones make it ideal for
evening wear and colder seasons, the refreshing citrus tones in the beginning also match it perfectly with daytime wear and summer.
The right scent for somebody who wants a clean and conservative cologne, even for somebody who just started to experience with scents and wants to find the right thing from the first time.
Armani Eau pour Homme is the ultimate and unquestionable statement of tasteful luxury and circumstance, just like Rolls-Royce cars, Dom Perignon champagne, Swiss watches and chocolates, Cartier jewels(and is almost surrounded by the same mystique and influence in popular culture like the status symbols just mentioned). The unconspicous everyday companion and the perfect company for very rare and special moments and occasions.

I revisted this one after a few years and I think describing this as a pleasant lounging scent is just about right. There's nothing mysterious or extraordinary about it, but it is very comfortable to wear.

I have zero respect for the house of Armani nowadays. Too many blatant sell-outs, especially in the fragrance department, has made the name very hollow for me. This "eau" was launched long before the demise though and trust me it is as far away from Acqua di Gió as is possible. This is a heavy, mossy masculine EdT that opens with a great, bitter lemon peel. High quality, good sillage and to this date more expensive than the other run of the mill crap bearing Giorgio's name. The discontinuation of Armani Eau Pour Homme
(which wouldn't surprise me BTW) would definitey mark the end of one of the most famous designers worldwide, at least for me.

Looking at the limited fragrance notes involved, i can now understand why I found this a peaceful, lounge scent. Uncluttered, non-sensual but still refreshing after so many years

Its very nice ... doesnt seem that great at first but as it mixes with my body chemistry, its becomes very pleasant ... check it out with the people around you ... I got some unsolicited compliments ...

It makes me wild. A true classic. Most refreshing top notes i have ever experienced in any colongne. On my second bottle and whenever puzzled what to apply, Armani pour homme is there.