Aramis
Woody, aromatic, earthy, leathery, warm spicy, mossy, and herbal.
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot, Gardenia.
Middle Notes: Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom, Orris Root.
Base Notes: Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut.
Aramis opens with aldehydes and bergamot over a dense aromatic mix of myrrh, artemisia, thyme, clover, and gardenia. Patchouli, sage, jasmine, cardamom, and orris give the heart an earthy, spiced structure before leather and oakmoss take over the drydown. Vetiver, sandalwood, musk, amber, and coconut add depth and warmth, giving the fragrance the dry, substantial character that defines this classic woody chypre.
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot, Gardenia
- Heart
- Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom, Orris Root
- Base
- Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Aramis
- Perfumer
- Bernard Chant
- Release year
- 1966
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette
- Fragrance family
- Woody Chypre
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Woody, Aromatic, Earthy, Leather, Warm Spicy, Mossy, Herbal
- Full bottle size
- 110 mL / 3.7 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot, Gardenia
- Middle
- Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom, Orris Root
- Base
- Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Woody, Aromatic, Earthy, Leather, Warm Spicy, Mossy, Herbal
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Best for
- Office, Formal, Going Out
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Classic, Polished, Assertive
Warm amber and spice facets give Aramis a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its classic, polished, assertive character suits office, formal, going out.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Aramis is a classic woody chypre with a dry, structured character built around leather, oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver, and aromatic herbs. Aldehydes and bergamot give the opening lift, while myrrh, artemisia, thyme, and clover make it feel more herbal and resinous than a simple citrus fragrance. Cardamom and orris add spice and texture through the heart before the base turns distinctly leathery, mossy, and woody. It is a strong fit for someone who wants a traditional, substantial fragrance with clear presence and a polished, old-school chypre profile.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Aramis is a fragrance house established in 1964 and known for structured scents built around leather, woods, aromatics, moss, spice, and amber. The original Aramis fragrance, created by Bernard Chant and introduced in 1966, became the house signature with its distinctive woody-chypre construction and substantial leather-and-oakmoss base.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Aramis is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 110 mL / 3.7 fl oz.