A small, smoke filled sweatbox where underground Hollywood punk, country, rockabilly and reggae bands got their start. the only thing i've tried thats somewhat similar is petrichor from demeter, but even that isnt as soft as aramis feels. My impression is that this is a distorted/simplified/weaker (and "sticky" too) formulation than one from not that long ago that I own.

Even science is starting to take notice, as "Aramis" is increasingly prescribed as an effective alternative to surgery for female-to-male transitions. Animalic, piercing strong and slightly off putting, but that makes you sniff it a bit more like a guilty pleasure. Like great scotch and excellent jazz music, Aramis is a cologne that a young man grows to appreciate and identify with as he ages, which in turn keeps it modern.

But while it might be fun to drive around in grandpa's red '66 Ford Mustang convertible, I don't want to smell like 1966, and I don't imagine many guys under the age of 85 do. It emanates of aniquation and nostalgia, transporting you to the era of, when people exclaim, "they don't make them like that anymore". No matter how manly you think you are, "Aramis" will reduce you to little more than Uncle Joey doing his woodchuck impression for an audience of petulant pre-schoolers.

To me it speaks of a freshly shaved and showered gentleman who broadcasts the essence of success and confidence with every word, step, gesture and glance.C. Leyendecker's illustrations (especially the one for Interwoven Socks with the man sitting by a windows, smoking a pipe, reading a book and wearing a warm, red cardigan) or vintage James Bond. I think like most American guys, we've (many of us) grew up with some Aramis in the house, and probably wore it once in a while. but with Aramis you know you are going to get both longevity and projection which is a trademark of the house. Aramis Classic opens with bright Citrus and Bergamot oils, the heart notes lead on to warm Sage, Cardamom, Clove and Sandalwood.

I started wearing Aramis back in 1977 and this is one of those power-house colognes with high sillage which were so popular in that era. Top notes are Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Clover, Thyme, Bergamot and Gardenia; middle notes are Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom and Orris Root; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut. But before I could sell it I gave it one more try at home on skin and the fragrance became much more manageable, likeable even.With this the user can measure the advertising ROI as well as track Flash, video, and social networking sites and applications. I sprayed a little on my skin, and over the course of an hour or so I brought my nose back to it several times. At lunch, I was near my colleagues and my boss asked, “why does it smell like a new urinal cake in here?