Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... by Giorgio Armani
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Fabien Baron
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Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... 1998

7.6 / 10 677 Ratings
A popular perfume by Giorgio Armani for women, released in 1998. The scent is powdery-floral. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Oriental
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LimeLime BergamotBergamot Mandarin orangeMandarin orange PearPear PineapplePineapple TuberoseTuberose
Heart Notes Heart Notes
HeliotropeHeliotrope Orris rootOrris root JasmineJasmine Lily of the valleyLily of the valley
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk Tonka beanTonka bean CedarCedar SandalwoodSandalwood VanillaVanilla AmberAmber

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Ratings
Scent
7.6677 Ratings
Longevity
7.1523 Ratings
Sillage
6.5485 Ratings
Bottle
6.0507 Ratings
Value for money
8.1186 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 10/28/2025.

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Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Helpful Review 2  
A vanilla skin-scent
In my area Armani She is extremely popular and has been for many years.

Armani She is one of those simplistic, yet likable vanilla skinscents. Meaning that it smells very natural and delicate on the skin.

The vanilla in this fragrance is warm, milky and creamy. The scent reminds me of Diesel Plus Plus Feminine, just without the synthetic edge. Honestly, the fruit in the top notes don't stand out much to my nose. The lime and pear are certainly present, however the white, flowery tuberose tends to dominate.

The white floral components of Armani She are what drives the fragrance until the vanilla kicks in. However the vanilla in this fragrance is not sweet, rich or syrupy. It is really soft, almost powdery.

I remember smelling Armani White last year sometime, and I recall it smelling a little similar to this fragrance. They both tend to have that clean, natural, creamy feel to them.

The lasting strength of Armani She is good, however the sillage is fairly intimate. Because of its softness and delicacy, I would recommend this fragrance for wear all year round.
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PerfumePL

31 Reviews
PerfumePL
PerfumePL
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A basic in your collection
One of the best fragrances to use on a day-to-day basis and turn into a signature fragrance.
Due to its composition, we could well think that it is a fragrance to go out and fall in love with whoever smells you, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, amber, tonka ... but the fragrance is so refined, it is so well assembled, that you can use it for everything showing off of sophistication and good taste.
The heliotrope makes the vanilla so velvety that far from cloying it makes it very fine and the citrus and the floral part make it an all-rounder.
It is a fragrance to smell very good without attracting attention, it is of short distances. that's why it is perfect for day to day.
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MrsGuerlain

534 Reviews
MrsGuerlain
MrsGuerlain
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Comforting and comfortable
Despite the tricky name there is nothing tricky about this scent. This is just pure elegance and charms. I love wearing it, especially on days when i want a discreet and comforting fragrance. Then Lei is the perfect choice.
The balance of the notes is spot on. The fresh start is supported by the powdery/sweet heart and the scent lasts for at least six hours. The sillage is tempered - you have to stand pretty close to smell it. The bottle gives the same impression. This is not a loud scent.
I feel great when wearing.
303/365
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JOSIEPIE

3 Reviews
JOSIEPIE
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Best of both worlds
This perfume is a classic. It does by its nature fall into the "basic" category. It is non-offensive, feminine, office friendly. I can see it being a staple day scent for women in their late 20s up to 50s.

On the first smell it is sharp probably due to the lime and some powder in the background, but within 30 minutes it transforms into somewhat of a skin perfume, it is right between powdery and sweet (vanilla). But these two opposites are not fighting against each other for dominance, as they are perfectly combined with heliotrope and jasmine. Suddenly, you are teleported in 90s Japan. I can easily imagine professional woman having a lunch under the cherry blossom tree while big modern skyscrapers surround the garden. Soft, yet strong. Feminine, yet modern.

If you need "basic/daily/office" perfume, and you can handle powder and vanilla this is a must have. Unlike other perfumes with similar DNA this one stands out. As "basic" it is, it is not unforgettable.
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Friesin

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Top Review 47  
Bulk Waste
"Come on, get rid of that old armchair, isn't it even from the bulk waste?"
"Yeah, I had it back in college."
"Sweetie, it smells like a guy and vanilla incense. Throw it out, you can afford something nicer."
"Yeah, no... maybe you're right. I've always been looking. But I can really just flop down in this one, it hugs me perfectly.
Besides, it doesn't smell, it scents like my body powder, mandarins, and my ex."
"Child, make sure you get rid of that thing!"
"Yeah, yeah Mom, and how's the hip??"

Armani's "She" has been around since 1998. Its opening is defined by a bergamot, lemony freshness. Quickly, a spice comes in that takes away the uniformity of the scent.
Sandalwood, musk, and cedar linger long but are powdered by Miss Tonka.

The bottle is an "Ice-Cold Tin Rocket." It's not pretty, but practical if you tend to drop things (sigh).
"She" is incredibly cheap (30€/30ml) and would probably be more successful if it were more expensive.

I won't retire it. It fits like an old bulk waste armchair on which one has lived, loved, and laughed. That's not a flaw but a gain.

P.S. This is my first comment, I ask for leniency.
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This Iris - Helio - Vanilla - Cedar - Musk powdery
little gem and I are celebrating our silver wedding
And there’s still love.
Indestructible
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Sexy, sensual, She - timeless beauty. It worked 20 years ago, it works today, it will work in 20 years... I give She a life companion trophy.
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Initially fruity floral
Sweet but subtle
Then the scent develops with wood and a hint of musk into an elegant, rounded fragrance.*
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like being caressed
like being warmly wrapped
like freshly moisturized after a shower
like premium body powder
like security & comfort*
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Refined warm-spicy charm fragrance - in my opinion, not unisex, but very feminine. I also like the soft matte gold bottle.
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A very pleasant scent that I, as a man, incredibly enjoy smelling on a woman. It has something delicate about it.
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Dark blue suit, white blouse. Bob. Nude look. Skin-colored bra, A-cup. She blends in well. The ideal employee of the year.
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Where has it been hiding from me all this time?! Very powdery, warm, cozy, slightly sweet, beautiful!
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Another gem from the 90s! It just smells different from the boring stuff that's been on the market for years. So beautiful!
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The first fifteen minutes a creative powerhouse, then a gossiping teenager, and finally a frustrated sweaty bus neighbor.
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