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Lui Rochas Rochas 2003

8.2 / 10 120 Ratings

A popular perfume by Rochas for men, released in 2003. The scent is woody-spicy. The longevity is above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Sweet

Citrus

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Neroli

Lemon

Heart Notes

Cedarwood

Sycamore wood

Sweetgrass

Base Notes

Vanilla

Patchouli

Amber

Perfumers

Michel Almairac, Amandine Clerc-Marie

Ratings

Scent

8.2120 Ratings

Longevity

8.191 Ratings

Sillage

7.483 Ratings

Bottle

8.095 Ratings

Value for money

7.222 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 10/16/2025.

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Reviews

14 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/20/2015

ColinM
516 Reviews

ColinM

Helpful Review 7

Criminally underrated

The “classic” citrus-woody masculine fragrances (what was once the original and only “eau de cologne”, shortly) have always been quite an issue for me. I respect them and most of them smell really nice for me, but (call me shallow) a really boring kind of nice. I never owned one, mostly because I always find them too light and inoffensive; more than proper “fragrances” as I like to enjoy them, they seem more toilet waters to splash on after a shower and forget about them. Something fresh and clean, and that’s it. Usually with a crap longevity, too. Nothing wrong with that; just not my cup of tea. Well, Lui by Rochas is finally the first citrus scent that amazes me instead – not only I like it, I am literally *amazed*. Briefly put, it is a sort of soapy, woody citrus scent with a dark amber-patchouli shade: from this description it may seem the most generic, demure and boring masculine designer ever, but on the contrary... well, for some reasons that I don’t get (I guess this is the “magic” which sometimes sets the difference between good scents and mediocre scents), it smells incredibly good. Irresistibly good, much (much!) more than it may seem. It has a really peculiar dense texture which makes it velvety, bold, sophisticated in a sort of sharper, more “self-conscious” way than most of other citrus-centered “barbershop” scents – which are often more understated. The “trick” here is probably the warm roundness of amber and the earthy darkness of patchouli, which blend together with a hint of vanillic dust to create a richer scenario for the formal and clean brightness of the citrus-woody (and slightly floral) notes. The result is this irresistibly distinctive, refined, pleasant scent: clean and cozy on one side, making it versatile and safe, but with creative and unusual darker nuances making it something more than that – a true statement of contemporary elegance. Perfect projection and fantastic longevity. Ridicolously good, criminally discontinued, grab it if you find one.

8,5/10

08/22/2022

RhythmnHues
51 Reviews

RhythmnHues

5

Woody-Amber Fougere

From the very first spritz, this fragrance leans more toward a woody-amber fougère than a traditional chypre—thanks to its linalool-rich top and coumarin-heavy base.

The structure is anchored by Iso E Super and Vertofix, giving it a solid woody spine. Right out of the gate, you get a burst of woody-citrus brightness: think mandarin, tangerine, and petitgrain with a zingy squeeze of lemon to elevate the whole citrus accord. The heart softens into a delicate bouquet—neroli and muguet take center stage, with subtle rose flourishes and a whisper of ionones, elegantly linking the florals to the woody base. Interestingly, I couldn’t pick up a strong Hedione presence, often used to enhance diffusion—though in this case, the muguet notes alongside Iso E Super and Vertofix do a fine job of radiating the scent.

As it dries down, soft hints of sandalwood usher in a creamy, comforting base. Coumarin adds its signature sweetgrass nuance, paired with vanillin for a touch of cozy warmth. Then come the darker players—patchouli, labdanum, perhaps a dash of benzoin—lending depth and earthiness to an otherwise airy composition. Cedarwood slices through with a fresh, slightly rough edge, and there’s even a ghost of powderiness. Finally, clean, linen-like musks tie everything to the skin with a subtle, lasting elegance.

It wears like a modern ode to Guerlain’s Habit Rouge—a smoother, quieter cousin perhaps, following a path of citrus > white florals > woods > vanilla & patchouli. Much easier to wear, far less bombastic.

A beautiful fragrance, no doubt.

8.5/10

10/27/2015

9Scent

GMK
30 Reviews

GMK

3

The Legend died in Oblivion.

Many of the classic fragrances have unfortunately been discontinued or reformulated , i dont know if its a money making strategy by introducing new aquatic, bland watery , cheapo synthetic things or something else but LUI was undoubtedly an underrated fragrance , smells very natural and has some soothing elements.
Whenever I wear this legendary fragrance I feel like very special, receive tons of compliments and always think why they discontinued such a marvelous scent, anyway I have managed to keep some juice with me for rest of my life.

Stunning stuff.

10/14/2022

BrianBuchanan
363 Reviews

BrianBuchanan

3

Long and Sweet

"C'est trop bon !" the French sometimes say; 'it's really good' : meaning literally - it's too good.
A powdery toffee woods with a weird hint of medicine ... those who know Joop! Homme will see the connection...
If you want Bitter-Sweet you may like this, but be careful how you go, you may find it "trop bonbon".

01/03/2025

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Samgrade
9 Reviews

Samgrade

2

Hidden Gem

Truly a gem that deserves more. Toffee woody vibe, office safe, with 5-6 hour range, become a skin scent after 3-4 hours.

Quality/price above average and the bottle might be a bit tricky but so lovely.

Addictive scent, signature candidate 100%.

Might not be the best for strong summer days, although very versatile.

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