Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui Fragrance Review

[@luckynedpepper9030]

I graduated high school in the '80's and enjoy your reviews of "classic" fragrances. I haven't worn mens fragrances for decades but have recently been getting back into the practice of doing so. Thanks again.

[@jacknjill3000]

Yeah, wearing cologne sort of slowed down in the last few decades and I’m also getting back into it and graduated in 82. It seems the art form of wearing cologne has come back strong by viewing these yt videos.

[@JONATHAN-db2ry]

Great to see you post .... Made me revisit this one. Don't know why I don't pull for it more often. Great fragrance. ✌🏻

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Hey thanks so much for stopping by Jonathan, I really enjoy this one

[@RB-vf1uo]

Initially I got a urinal puck scent, but less than a minute it got so much better, this scent brought me back to these 80's-90's frags, after a bad experience with Ted Lapidus (Black Soul) &Ted Lapidus for Men, which both I used to spray our front trees to fend off raccoons. Got this 90ml at a drug store for $19.00, so it was well worth it. The dry down just gets better and better, this is one that is decent buy and good reach if your heading out the door. Great review as always, please keep up the great work :) Regards from West Coast Canada !

[@mymy4110]

your comparison to Anteus is spot on with my experience ...never realized their relationship until you mentioned it and tried it for myself

[@jerrymac4961]

Great stuff! Oscar de la renta Pour Lui is a wonderful masculine classic scent. It's amazing how the addition (or subtraction) of a few notes can really change the way a fragrance comes across. I know you're not a fan of Red for Men Giorgio Beverly Hills (You reviewed it), however, it shares the same DNA as Pour Lui, but Pour Lui has a few more notes added. Pour Lui feels way more "finished" and ends up being a way better scent. I get the "barbershop" and the "fougere" feel, also, I would say very "comfortable" if you know what I mean, an easy wear (almost a 'Dad" scent), nicely blended. I really enjoy when your reviews come out, I generally share a lot of your sensiblities about mens fragrance. Also, don't always blindly trust Fragrantica's note break downs, sometimes they're wrong (not all the time but enough to check other websites).

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Wow see I don’t think it smells like red at all and I’m happy about that!

[@jerrymac4961]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Agreed, but I didn't say it "smells" like Pour Lui I said it shares a few similar notes, though, right? I guess a better example would be Chevignon cologne and Polo Green, hmm? Chevignon vaguely hints at Polo but doesn't have the extra notes that makes Polo Green an Icon. Is that easier to understand?

[@RichMitch]

Got a few bottles of the Sanofi iteration, fantastic scent

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Oh I’m sure that’s really good, I’ll try and track down a vintage once I’m finished with this one, thanks for stopping by Rich !

[@mmardonb]

Good Job m'man. I was feeling a bit down but your video came up on my feed and boom... Instant lift. In the past I've looked at your review of Zino and your Arnie impression because they make me slap my knee with laughter. Please keep making these video as you not only give us info but you make us smile.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Brandon! Glad you enjoy the videos ! Much appreciated dude

[@jonblablabla1014]

Welcome back!

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thanks for stopping by !

[@THEFRAGTASTICMRFOX]

Great take brother .. love the fragrance, smells awesome. Definitely checks all the boxes for me. A very easy wear for beginners stepping into the classics. Great vid !

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Exactly! It’s a great intro classic scent ! Thanks for stopping by bro!

[@javy-81]

Bought this and a lot from your recommendations from this channel/to me this smells like a soapy-incense - definitely for the mature

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thanks as always Michael !

[@michaelbullock8011]

You welcome keep up the good work

[@nickkerinklio8239]

Oscar de larenta has some great scents. Will try this one day. Have you heard Trussardi Uomo is discontinued? Every perfume store near me is selling off their last bottles for over $200.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I had the reformation version of it and it was just okay, good soapy scent but that’s it, I sold it. I have vintage Uomo “Fresh” by Trussardi but not the original

[@vettevert5284]

This is one of very few classics that I would recommend getting a vintage bottle. I have a “Parfums Stern” version, and it completely annihilates my newer bottle in smell and performance. I’m not sure which one you have there. If you are getting 6-8 hours, it may be an older formulation. I easily get 8 hrs with the “Parfums Stern” version. I’m sure there are even older formulations as well. Thanks for the review !

[@rockpaperscissors6521]

Would ebay be essentially the only place to look for vintage?

[@vettevert5284]

@@rockpaperscissors6521 That's where I got mine. I got a couple of 1.6 oz "Sterns" on ebay for like $17 each. There are still some out there I believe. Good luck in your search. I truly believe it is worth it to get an older bottle for this fragrance.

[@rockpaperscissors6521]

I have the modern formulation and wear it as one of my signature scents. I really love Pour Lui.

[@rockpaperscissors6521]

@@vettevert5284 I've never bothered with chasing vintages before; but given how it's one of my favorite fragrances, and the extremely reasonable price, it seems well worth a try. I'm slightly concerned about the possibility that comes with buying old bottles from strangers that the bottle I get might be slightly off, but I guess that's just the risk you have to take. I suspect this may turn out to be one of those cases where it's actually the shipping that ends up costing me more than the actual fragrance itself.

[@vettevert5284]

@@rockpaperscissors6521 if you are in the States, there is a 1.6 oz “Sterns” on eBay for $27 and free shipping . The prices have gone up since I bought mine a few years ago. I have chased my share of vintage frags. Some good experiences, and some not so good. Overall, it’s been worth it. Most of the time I just keep an eye out for them rather than aggressively searching.

[@dustybryan91]

I just blind bought a bottle of this. I love it! It's got that clean blast of aldehydes in the opening and then you get the earthy leather with the spicy carnation and patchouli. I got the gift set with the body wash and I think the body wash smells great too, although it's light like you said. I wish it was possible to get deodorant and aftershave for this one.

[@saulgoo2334]

Bought this and Sung Homme blind. Waiting for the mail. My faves are Bowling Green, Agua Brava, Quorum, and Lapidus Pour Homme among others.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

@@saulgoo2334 got some great ones in there, hope you enjoy Sung Homme and Pour Lui! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@snortchgortch4253]

Well done! One of absolute favorites. In y top 10 for sure and I even wear it in the summer., but lightly,

[@Stereophile11]

Live in SJ as well. If you get a chance you should explore Floris London. Amazing gentlemanly scents. No89, Elite, Eton College are fantastic.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Those are some high quality fragrances for sure !

[@Grautonparfums]

Love your channel and the fragrances you Focus on. Pour Lui is a great perfume.

[@manlyscents]

Great review as always. Every time I'm about to pull the trigger on this one, they tell me to get the vintage instead

[@Anthony_Spilotro]

I have both and honestly dude....theyre both amazing.

[@manlyscents]

@@Anthony_Spilotro Damn vintage snobs! 😂

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

The current one is great but I’m curious about the vintage now especially if it’s cheap lol

[@Anthony_Spilotro]

@@thefreestylefrEaK Exactly! And most of them out there for sale have gone sour anyway

[@arthurmumford3634]

​@@Anthony_Spilotro, no way. Parfums stern is stronger

[@patrickbateman4541]

Can't wait to see a review of Antaeus at some point! Cheers from Finland. Been awol a bit and missed out on your vids but I'm catching back up now 👌

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Welcome back ! I have to break that one out and wear it more then make a review !

[@manfredkrepskyz.3474]

I got two bottles of it, an older and a newer one, love it! Thanks for the review.

[@manfredkrepskyz.3474]

And I got the Pour Lui Fresh too.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I want to try an older version. How is fresh ?

[@StevenCryar]

This is one of those that I almost always seem to just forget about. I always enjoy it when I think to wear it's just not one I reach for often

[@vince_b]

So I bought this and thought there was an animallic note to it. Didn’t like that. So I RETURNED it. Now, weeks later I’m wishing I had it back. Especially after wearing both PR PH and Bogart Signature this past week. I think I was a fool to return it! Thanks again for all the insight! And Merry Christmas!!

[@rogergraves8108]

You probably developed your taste since then. I now love old school 😅the best .

[@Chernabog123]

I used to wear this in the 1980’s I recently bought a small volume sampler for nostalgia, not sure if it’s bad or not but didn’t smell anything like I remembered.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Always a possibility it went bad if it’s a vintage, the current one to me smells great and lasts long but I have. I thing to compare it with

[@brasstacksboxing409]

Have oscar de la renta "gentlemen". Fell in love with it. Luckily, I bought 2 bottles a year ago for 30 bucks each. Now, it is so rare, bottles are like 100 bucks each. But, I have been curious about "pour lui". My next snag, I reckon..

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I really enjoy pour lui, but damn gentleman went up in price huh

[@brasstacksboxing409]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey yeah, it is damn near extinct. Hard to find it. No lie, I would.pay 100 bucks for a bottle tho. It is that good. For a "low end" designer, it is a masterpiece. The champagne accord is intoxicating.

[@wordlife1997]

​@Brass Tacks Boxing just bought gentleman in 100 ml. 90 bucks😢

[@brasstacksboxing409]

@@wordlife1997 wow, you did great. That stuff used to be so cheap. I have a 50 ml bottle, full.. but yeah, used to be able to grab that stuff 40 bucks for 100 ml. I've seen it as high as 250, and usually around 150. Great score, and a gorgeous fragrance. To me, it is a mix of terre de hermes with some musk. Fabulous champagne accord.. Will definitely grab a backup bottle some time sooner than Later.

[@michaelhill7415]

Not tried this, but have just received Oscar for men, from 1999, and it's really good, a fantastic citrus, peppery fir opening with light florals and a really nice subtle vanillic woody dry down with hints of incense, reminds me of the original chanel allure, and adg profumo because of the incense in the dry down, a real hidden gem, love to know what you think of it.

[@Baz4]

I have two bottles of the Stern version and I love it almost more than Antaeus!

[@vettevert5284]

I would have to agree with you! I have two different versions of Antaeus, and neither perform.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I have to try a vintage now lol

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

I've got it, with da Silver Bird Package, on your recommendation.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

You did what now lol ??

[@perroli]

Amazing fragrance. The aldehydes in my vintage formulation are insane. Check out Gian Marco Venturi Uomo (Green bottle) you like Pour Lui they are very similar but the Venturi is greener and mossier.

[@nahuel.jaguar]

This is my favourite scent! Love ittt

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s a great fragrance for sure and super cheap to which is great. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@DanielMedina924]

Great review Kelan keep it up 👍 👏👏👏

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thank you Daniel ! Thanks for stopping by

[@Anthony_Spilotro]

The BEST fragrance on the planet. I like this stuff so much , I bough 4 back up bottles rite away for fear of discontinuation. 😂

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I’m happy it’s still around and available! Definitely a great fragrance

[@regismonkton]

Hi Kelan. Does your bottle have a blue-colored cap or a black-colored one? I've heard that the newer ones are made in the U.S.A (and have a black cap) and aren't as good as the ones made in France which have the blue cap. What do you think about it? I've never tried "Pour Lui", but I'm interested to try it.

[@SeanHH1986]

this will probably sound strange (unless you get what im saying lol) but with this i get essentially the full base of kouros with a coca cola or pepsi vibe on top, even having a fizziness to it. super funky when you first spray but within a few minutes one of the most beautiful masculine frags ever. i have a vintage bottle as well as the one pictured in the video, and to be honest theyre extremely close and the vintage doesnt last much longer.

[@lakevacm]

I just bought two bottles and the first thing I said to the girl behind the counter was it smells like Coca Cola

[@alexg.9279]

So does the new version lasts longer? Also, is the dry down smokey, leathery, spicy or woodsy?

[@mantia39]

@@alexg.9279 I get spice,but sweet like.

[@Anthony_Spilotro]

First time I smelled this...I thought Pepsi. Thought I was the only one.

[@seanmiller12]

Hey how about a review on Tom Ford beau de jour is a modern take on a classic barbershop fragrance I would like to hear your thoughts on this one

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I absolutely plan on reviewing that one for sure ! Thank you for watching and commenting Sean

[@Georgieez-nk7dz]

Ciao hello from Melbourne Australia, great video buddy 👍🇦🇺

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thanks so much for stopping by !

[@11BravoSicilian]

I just ordered that Fine American Blend in the balm, Does it have that Sen-Sen smell to it? Your Dad might remember Sen Sen.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yeah I’m not sure I know Sen Sen

[@davormargetic1881]

Great review!!

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thanks so much for stopping by dude !

[@Grodd70]

I like the older colognes and Pour Lui is a classic. How they classify this scent as a leather scent I don't get it. I get more of classic floral barbershop from it. I think it is a great buy.

[@marcelobecerra5083]

Huele y rinde muy bien hasta el día de hoy💯👏

[@megaren]

Hi Kelan, I love this fragrance so very much. So classy, rich and awesome. One of my top 5. Oscar for men is great too. Have you tried Montana Parfum D’homme? Awesome one as well which is somewhat similar to Aramis Havana. I think Havana was inspired by Montana. Kind Regards Renoy

[@Anthony_Spilotro]

Oscar for men is amazing imo. I was so bummed when it was discontinued. I have about 80ml left in my bottle so I only use it a couple times a year...lol

[@megaren]

@@Anthony_Spilotro Oscar for men is easily available online here in Australia. Try sourcing it from here mate

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I have Montana Parfum D’Homme it’s awesome, I did a video on three scents from Montana that being the best of them for sure!

[@davidbgreensmith]

This is still on my list to buy since your top 10 fougere video. A question: have you tried Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men?

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I think I have once in a store at like a marshalls but I remember smelling mostly alcohol, what’s it like ?

[@davidbgreensmith]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey I would describe it as similar to Obsession but softer. A bit like the smell of a spice cake being baked. It does have that initial alcohol hit you get from many cheaper scents, but I find this boils off quite quickly.

[@rogergraves8108]

@@ScentsOfSouthJerseyit’s good. Passion fir men is a classic

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Nice Kelan!...Was wondering how many bottles you have in your collection?

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I’ll eventually do a video on that, could be a fun one to make

[@terrysmiles8599]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Sounds like a great video!!! And it would be fun to watch!!!

[@mrfragranceparis]

Love this stuff. Don't find any similarities with Antaeus. You might want to try and find a vintage version which are quite cheap

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Are they cheap ? I want to get one now once this bottle I have is done. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@mrfragranceparis]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey i think so. I often find 10ml miniatures for a few bucks

[@oleksandrrocks]

Do you see any similarities between OdLR and Santos Cartier?

[@hugofranco1159]

hello a clean perfume for men like babershop smell of soap and fresh like the ones you have review in the other videos.if this one oscar the la renta same if better or ther change the way of fell like aftershave soapy:)

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

There are so many, rive gauche, Gucci nobile, beau de jour

[@hugofranco1159]

Oscar de la rents pour lui is a great scent

[@hugofranco1159]

hello friend I see the video of acqua di Parma colonia did the one also smell like a aftershave soap smell.another one alvares gomez barberia the one is good for a clean aftershave Thank You

[@justinhight8880]

Your going to be stunned by Oscar for men!

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I just read about it, sounds pretty good

[@UKESRfertilizer]

Love it,,, id say cherry berry almond notes

[@ITatic-nf4wr]

Pure classic... everclassic.

[@mantia39]

Has this been reformulated?

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yes I believe so, what I reviewed in this video was the newer version. I got it in 2021

[@mantia39]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey I thought so. I first used it back in the 80's and the bottle I have now doesn't smell the same. At least not the I remember. Still like it,but I remember it being more citrus before. Really like your channel! I'm becoming a fragrance collector!

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

👋Picked up a 100ml bottle of Scorpio Inferno in TJ Maxx, good stuff, should do a review my friend 🤌

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Never heard of that before what is it ?

[@hugofranco1159]

hello what scent this is it have an Mexican named

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Oscar de la renta pour lui , thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@brianetheridge5459]

Got a bottle coming 👍

[@rockpaperscissors6521]

Don't bother with the domino Gentleman one. It's a fresh and contemporary smell, made to sound more sophisticated and unique than it really is by virtue of the champagne note listing.

[@Darkandahalf]

To me this is a blue fragrance, before blue fragrances were a thing.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Hmm I can’t say I see that but that’s an interesting thing

[@bahuay]

Cok ozel bir koku.

[@proodscot]

Think I must have a bum bottle of this - all I get is a faint odour of polish, no florals at all and nothing like Antaeus.

[@MakkoriBusto]

Don't lie to me, tell me it's shieet. Tell me I love rolling around in Oscar De La Renta's doodoo. Tell me I enjoy waking up next to a large brown surprise left by Amber Heard first thing in the morning, except it's really a bottle of Pour Lui.

[@gregpoirier4050]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@justaddlight]

The first time I ever smelled this scent, my mind immediately went to "church grandma." 😆 Literally, a grandma sitting next to me in an old church. Massively thick spectacles, curly grey hair, but very well groomed. 👵 Uncanny. It was like getting a massive whiff of her lipstick and perfume. And to this day, I have difficulty shaking that association. Would've been amazing to smell the vintage stuff though. No doubt it would've had a few more animalics.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Haha that’s a rough vision to come back from lol so I don’t blame you 😂😂

[@agooglecouple2228]

I thought the same thing! Aunties in church, lol. Opens: Grandma hair spray OR brother Jovan Musk (both 90s hair spray notes). While burning incense stick in the house from Even Greater Divide/headshop (aldehydes like eating Pop Rocks Candy, smelling incense sticks, lysol disinfectant aerosol). Mid: Grandpa sandalwood bar soap on a rope. Dry down: Dad shaving foam/balm OR Mom eating unsweetned yogurt or feeding baby Gerber pudding. Then they washed their hands in unscented liquid hand soap, then moisturized with medical petroleum jelly vaseline. In the cold winter, just smells like bitter and dry chai tea powder. Now that I think about it...😮 this might be the best fragrance for Church. Thanks 😂.

[@jeremyhinze8837]

Nice 🤌 I love this one, have for a long time. I have a couple bottles.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I’d look for a vintage as soon as this one’s done, see how different it is

[@jeremyhinze8837]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey ya I have a vintage splash and this one. I haven't even done a side by side myself 🙃 I think the older one lasts longer and as usual with these things has a deeper, slightly.more animalic base but they are both nice really.