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Chypre leather reference
Aramis, a side brand from Estée Lauder, was created to carry masculine fragrances and this one was created for her husband. The perfumer Bernard Chant created some classic masterpieces including Grès Cabochard, Clinique Aromatics Elixir (fantastic chypre), Estee Lauder Beautiful (which i absolutely love) and this one.
For many years, this was a reference and a heavy hitter for men. Along with Caron pour un homme, Old Spice and Brut. All different but all classics.
The fragrance starts super fresh and with hints of citruses along with a sparkling nature from Aldehydes but soon the spices, moss and leather became dominant and the fargrance became more herbal, bitter, sipcy (cloves mainly) and with a leather background.
Super sophisticated, grown up and masculine. I always liked this one but found it to be very dated.
Interestingly enough, i find it more modern nowadays with the resurgence of chypres in perfumery. Even Roja or Amouage has their chypres.
I have a bottle from the 00's and it's still very strong in performance and with a higher quality level compared to the ones on the market now, but still, if you are a fan of bitter mossy leather scents, this is a must have. The newer formulas aren't as good but they are still pleasant and worth smelling.
One of the first chypre-leathers out there and still, a reference in the game. I don't reach for it often, but when i do, i understand why i still have it.
Glorious mossy leather scent.
4/5
Check out the review below of JavSantana. A very interesting and insightfull review.
For many years, this was a reference and a heavy hitter for men. Along with Caron pour un homme, Old Spice and Brut. All different but all classics.
The fragrance starts super fresh and with hints of citruses along with a sparkling nature from Aldehydes but soon the spices, moss and leather became dominant and the fargrance became more herbal, bitter, sipcy (cloves mainly) and with a leather background.
Super sophisticated, grown up and masculine. I always liked this one but found it to be very dated.
Interestingly enough, i find it more modern nowadays with the resurgence of chypres in perfumery. Even Roja or Amouage has their chypres.
I have a bottle from the 00's and it's still very strong in performance and with a higher quality level compared to the ones on the market now, but still, if you are a fan of bitter mossy leather scents, this is a must have. The newer formulas aren't as good but they are still pleasant and worth smelling.
One of the first chypre-leathers out there and still, a reference in the game. I don't reach for it often, but when i do, i understand why i still have it.
Glorious mossy leather scent.
4/5
Check out the review below of JavSantana. A very interesting and insightfull review.