The Perfume Library

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

8.1

Aramis · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose pairs Turkish rose absolute with myrrh, labdanum and frankincense, making a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent. It opens with saffron, oregano and honeysuckle, and in the heart sets the rose beside myrrh, styrax and French lavender. The base holds labdanum, frankincense, musk and ambergris. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and oriental, with woody and smoky tones weighing down the rose's floral side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. It has been discontinued, and it has a close profile to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and Balmain Ambre Gris.

Aramis 900 (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Aramis · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis 900 Eau de Cologne is a chypre-leaning men's scent that carries a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and green notes through a jasmine and rose heart into vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and coriander, while green notes and rosewood pull it towards a dry, herbal side. The heart adds jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and geranium for a floral layer, and the base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, faintly animal trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and the occasions are spread fairly evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and business. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued; Animale Animale and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin have a close profile.

Havana (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Aramis · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Havana Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a classic feel, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and green with basil, tarragon, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened by caraway and aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral note while tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and smoke. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and slightly earthy. Polo and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Devin (Eau de Cologne)

7.8

Aramis · 1977

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis Devin Eau de Cologne is a green, spicy chypre, fresh and earthy with a leathery edge, suited to those who want a classic masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Devin's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. About half of voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, orange and lavender, while mugwort and galbanum add a green bite. The heart brings carnation, cinnamon and caraway spice, softened by jasmine. The base of labdanum, leather, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss is woody and earthy. Nina Ricci Phileas and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

J•H•L (Cologne)

8.0

Aramis · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

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

Aramis Tobacco Reserve

8.1

Aramis · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aramis Tobacco Reserve is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with woody, smoky and resinous tones, and it has been discontinued. Tobacco leaf and oakmoss lead, while tonka bean sweetens and softens them. Nutmeg adds spice, blackcurrant a faint fruitiness and iris a powdery touch. Clary sage stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Creed Oud Zarian and Molinard Ambre.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

Perfume Calligraphy

7.5

Aramis · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy is a unisex scent that links an opening of lemon and cinnamon to a warm, spicy core of rose absolute, myrrh and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and cinnamon; saffron blossom, rose absolute and myrrh lead the heart. The base settles into musk, patchouli, amber and oud. Floral and sweet accords sit alongside spicy, woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones, with an earthy, animalic depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine.

Perfume Calligraphy Saffron

7.6

Aramis · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Saffron is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around saffron, Turkish rose absolute and lavender in the heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in the middle. It opens with bergamot and tagetes. In the heart, saffron, rose and lavender form a floral, spicy core. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, while vetiver and styrax add a woody, resinous, powdery warmth. Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose and Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tuscany per Donna (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Aramis · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Aramis Tuscany per Donna Eau de Parfum pairs rose, peony and jasmine with vanilla and sandalwood, making a floral, sweet and powdery scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top holds rose, citrus notes and Mediterranean plants; in the heart, peony, jasmine, honeysuckle and caraway add flowers with a little spice. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and dries down warm, woody and oriental. Laura Biagiotti Venezia and Yves de Sistelle Doriane have a close profile.

New West for Her (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aramis New West for Her is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent for women, suited to everyday spring and summer wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with calone, melon, plum and bergamot, a watery, fruity freshness softened by violet and peach. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a floral side while pine brings a green touch. Musk, cedar, amber and moss form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Feminine is the character voted most, followed by modern. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Mülhens Sumatra Rain.

Aramis Gentleman

7.0

Aramis · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Aramis Gentleman is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards daily and office wear, mostly in spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, black pepper and grape leaf, then turns spicy and woody in the heart with saffron, oregano and Atlas cedar. The base holds myrrh, tobacco, Haitian vetiver and amber, so the citrus freshness gradually gives way to a warm, leathery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, followed by summer, while winter comes last. It is chosen mainly for daytime, business and leisure, less for evenings and nights. It reads masculine and classic. Boss Bottled Beyond and Xerjoff Torino25 have a close profile.

Aramis Black

6.6

Aramis · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aramis Black is a masculine fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, suited to the office and daily wear, opening fresh and green before settling into leather, resin and wood. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most see it as masculine and classic in character. It sits back in summer and wears more easily in cooler seasons. The top is elemi resin, mastic and grapefruit, which gives the fresh, green start. In the heart, leather, cognac and juniper wood add a spicy, smoky edge. Vetiver, tonka bean and Omani white frankincense leave the base woody and lightly sweet. Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey have a close profile.

Aramis Adventurer

6.6

Aramis · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Adventurer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, citron and bergamot, where the spice sharpens the citrus. Absinth, geranium and lavender add a green, aromatic heart, and patchouli, Irish moss and cedarwood lay a woody base. Its aquatic, slightly sweet side is balanced by that woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads masculine yet modern. Al Haramain Signature Blue and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Havana Reserva

7.7

Aramis · 1996

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aramis Havana Reserva is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance in which tobacco, leather and sandalwood are softened by a fresh citrus opening; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, tangerine and citrus notes, which give it a green, fresh lift. In the heart, cedar, jasmine, spices and vanilla turn it sweeter and add a powdery warmth. The base is led by tobacco, sandalwood, woody notes and leather, leaving a resinous, earthy, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though all four seasons get similar support, and it is chosen most often for evenings and leisure. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it classic. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Tom Ford Bois Rouge have a close profile.

Aramis Life (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Aramis · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Life Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that pairs the crispness of lime and bergamot with the green freshness of cucumber, mint and violet leaf; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime and bergamot, bright and citrusy. At the heart, cucumber, mint, cardamom and violet leaf give it an aquatic, green character, with cardamom adding a light touch of spice. The base of sandalwood, leather, olive tree and cedar settles it onto a woody, faintly leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings, and most voters read it as masculine. Aramis Life My Summer and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport have a close profile.

Havana pour Elle (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Aramis · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Aramis Havana pour Elle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral: juicy melon and peach sweetness softened by flowers in the heart. It opens with melon, mandarin orange, apple and peach, cool and juicy like a basket of fruit. In the heart, ylang-ylang, freesia, heliotrope and rose bring a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with honey, tonka bean and vanilla, while cedar adds a light woody balance as it dries. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daytime. Most find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Le Parfum Citoyen Femme-Enfant and Mancera Roses Greedy have a close profile.

Intuition

5.5

Aramis · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Intuition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by grapefruit, lavender and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some choosing it for sport. It reads masculine. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with a fruity, sweet side. Grapefruit and lavender carry the brightness while the air accord keeps it light. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, which orris root and leathery notes soften. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Aramis Modern Leather

7.6

Aramis · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aramis Modern Leather is a green, smoky men's fragrance built around thyme, patchouli and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted on them. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Use is spread evenly across work, daily wear and evenings out. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with thyme and basil, which give a fresh, spicy and green start. Patchouli and geranium in the heart add a floral, earthy turn. Oakmoss and leather settle underneath, leaving a woody, smoky and leathery trail.

Aramis Impeccable

7.5

Aramis · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aramis Impeccable is a fresh, woody and spicy men's fragrance that opens with citrus and juniper and settles into leather, Atlas cedar and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It begins with citrus notes and juniper, giving a fresh, green start. Black pepper and spices move in at the heart and dry it out. In the base, leather, Atlas cedar and patchouli take over, with a fruity touch staying in the background while the woody, earthy and leathery side comes forward. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a measured scent that does not fill a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and office are also named. It reads mostly masculine and classic.

Aramis Always

5.9

Aramis · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aramis Always is a men's fragrance led by cucumber, lime and mandarin orange, with a fresh, aquatic character; it has been discontinued. It opens with cucumber, lime, mandarin orange and ginger, a cool, green and citrusy start. In the heart, tagetes, cardamom and mint add a floral, spicy touch. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody ground, and the overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the wearer. As a men's fragrance its fresh build suits everyday wear. Karl Lagerfeld Paradise Bay pour Homme and Otto Kern Change Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aramis Cool Blend (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Aramis · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Cool Blend Eau de Toilette is a fresh, chypre-leaning men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It is positioned as a masculine scent and reads as a fresh, everyday fragrance. The top is a bright citrus opening of bergamot, lime and lemon. In the heart, jasmine, cinnamon, sage and cardamom bring a floral and spicy turn, while leather, sandalwood and amber settle the base into a woody, leathery footing. A synthetic edge also shows in its accords. Its dry, clean line sits close to Penhaligon's Quercus and Scorpio Inferno in profile.

Aramis Voyager

7.7

Aramis · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aramis Voyager opens with juniper, black pepper and ginger and settles into the soft sweetness of tonka bean and musk, a spicy, woody scent for men that has been discontinued. Juniper, black pepper and ginger give the opening a sharp, spicy lift. In the heart, lavender, nutmeg and sage turn it aromatic. The base of musk, amberwood and tonka bean sweetens it, while the fruity, gourmand and powdery accords add a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the sample of votes is small. Voters place it across night outs, daily wear, leisure, evenings and the office. Giorgio Armani Armani Code Profumo and Maison Alhambra B.A.D Homme have a close profile.

Aramis Special Blend

8.1

Aramis · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Special Blend is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky men's fragrance led by cinnamon, clary sage and whisky. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It is described as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon, clary sage and bergamot, a spicy and green start. In the heart, whisky and cypriol add a smoky, earthy touch. The base settles into Virginia cedar, cashmeran and tonka bean, woody, sweet and creamy, with leathery and resinous accords in the background.