Aramis by Aramis — Notes & Longevity

WS-A-1966

1966Men

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into earthy.

Aramis by Aramis is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Aramis was launched in 1966. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Chant. Top notes are Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot and Gardenia; middle notes are Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom and Orris Root; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Musk,…

aromatic woody earthy leather

Nose: Bernard Chant

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot, Gardenia
Heart· 2–4h
Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom, Orris Root
Drydown· 6h+
Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

87%

76%

69%

59%

55%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall35%Winter33%Spring21%Summer11%Day50%Night50%Wears male83%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Aramis picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Aramis smell like?

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into earthy. Dominant accords: aromatic, woody, earthy.

What notes are in Aramis?

Top: Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot, Gardenia. Heart: Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom, Orris Root. Base: Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut.

How long does Aramis last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Aramis loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Aramis best for?

Fall is the top pick (35%). Winter is second at 33%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Aramis?

Day wear leads at 50%. Night is a secondary pick at 50%.

Is Aramis for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 83% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Aramis?

Composed by Bernard Chant. Released in 1966.