233 community ratings

J•H•L (Cologne)

Perfumer: Josephine Catapano

1982MenClassic

8.0/ 10

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233 ratings

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Aramis J•H•L is a spicy, sweet men's cologne from 1982 that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 187 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does J•H•L (Cologne) smell like?

It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange, with pimento adding a spicy edge. The heart brings clove, cinnamon, rose and fir, so floral and spicy sides run together. In the dry-down, vanilla, labdanum, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a sweet, resinous, woody base, with smoky and leathery tones in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. It reads masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Paris Corner Mysterium and Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice.