Aramis (fragrance)

Aramis is an American luxury fragrance brand, introduced by Estée Lauder in 1964.[1] It was the first prestige men’s fragrance widely available in department stores, and is now sold in 120 countries.[2] Aramis was created by perfumer Bernard Chant.[2]

The fragrance was introduced early into the UK market after prompting by pharmaceutical legend Erick H. Varty of Glaxo Industries.

It is classified as a leather chypre; its top notes are fresh/bitter herb combined with a body odor note from cumin, followed by gardenia, jasmine, amber and sandalwood.[3]

Top notes: Aldehydes; Myrrh; Artemisia; Thyme; Clover; Bergamot; Gardenia

Middle notes: Patchouli; Sage; Jasmine; Cardamom; Orris Root

Base: Leather; Oakmoss; Musk; Vetiver; Sandalwood; Amber; Coconut.

Perfumer and fragrance historian Roja Dove has called it "an incredibly refined and distinctive fragrance”[2] that is "as much of a legend as the hero it was named after."[4]

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References

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  1. ^ aramis.jobs Our history
  2. ^ a b c Lee Kynaston, Aramis: the smell that just won't go away 29 September 2014
  3. ^ Aramis by Estee Lauder (1965) June 18, 2010
  4. ^ Michael Paterniti, How to Smell Like a God GQ Magazine, October 2, 2014