The middle notes of anise, patchouli and amber and base of leather, tonka and basil give the fragrance its air of rich, sophisticated masculinity. From the classic, yet distinctly masculine, woody scent of Aramis Classic to the bold sophistication of Adventurer, successful all-day grooming starts with Aramis. This post may have affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission on purchases through the links (at no extra cost to you). Created by Aramis in 1984, Aramis Tuscany For Men begins with a sharp burst of lavender, lemon and bergamot, which gives the fragrance and aromatic and fresh character.

Dapper Confidential participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. This impacts the ability of the fragrance to last and around eighty percent of the oils in an EDT fragrance will evaporate within three hours of application. This is a modern take on the classic Aramis cologne and won’t fill the room since it has a weaker projection. This often creates a smooth and round texture, which is hard to achieve with the dilution represented in the other concentrations of fragrance.

The dry-down can be a bit abrasive, leaving you with scents of dry herbs, but it is a fresh and fruity aquatic fragrance. Created by perfumer Bernard Chant and launched in 1964 by Estée Lauder, Aramis remains one of the highest selling men’s fragrance lines to this day. As a woody chypre fragrance, chypres usually come with citrus top notes, floral middle notes and are often derived from oakmoss.

Continuing to cater to the needs of the contemporary dapper gent after 40 years, Aramis has since expanded its sophisticated offering to a complete luxury grooming range complete with aftershave, hair and skincare products. I’m not sure how they can capture the marine in the bottle, but this epitomizes the era and reminds me of holidays and vacations on the beach. Aramis adventurer is relatively safe and versatile, which is surprisingly contradictory to the name! I have been using this Aramis Tuscany Per Uomo Eau de Toilette since the eighties, always get asked by the ladies what I am wearing as it smells so good.

Devin is an intriguing scent like you’ve just finished riding horses and spent a lot of time in the saddle. Just imagine the scent of freshly chopped trees that lingers on a new leather jacket while you’re sipping on some hot cinnamon tea. The scent is as if you’ve just walked out of the smoke room after smoking a few cigars and drinking.