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Lilly – :
i know that the most of u will disagree with me, and i respect that, but i have to say i dont like this fragrance at all. very herbal, potent roses in a old, dusty, dated way. i love dated fragrances but this is something unwearable for me, it reminds me the old lady in “downtown abbey”. it’s only my opinion, happy so see many of u love it. returned with no regrets. profumo non banale ma per me impossibile da indossare.
my vote:5
in one word-outdated
Pavabirmvag – :
When it was manly fragrance, I searched a lot about the box that my father owned. I could only find a picture on the internet that was cylindrical and Aramis wrote on a piece of iron to give the bottle and perfume a special charm,
Alaster35 – :
Aramis 900 is my new number 1! Knocking Hermes Bel Ami out of first place. It is THAT good! Priced at around $25, you can safely blind-buy this. All fragrance connoisseur’s should try this, you will be amazed.
Bernard Chant was a genius. Possibly the greatest perfumist that ever lived.
BoinoSobe – :
This is regular Aramis, plus a clean blend of tea, greenery, and flowers. I like it better than the regular Aramis. (Note: this is based on the green bottle with the vertical ridges. I haven’t tried the latest version.)
osadsh – :
I find it to be a very masculine fragrance. the florals temper the woods and herbs which otherwise might be too heavy. good longevity. this is one of those scents where the sillage smells better than the up close. can see why it’s a classic.
vadim30 – :
Just got the reformulation and to be honest it’s pretty much as I remember. Used to wear the original formula, and still have the bottle (dark and ribbed!) but was probably a little young at the time.
Fast forward 20 years and it seems to sit a bit better. I would say if anything it’s a “light” version. The overall notes seem similar (comparing after having a sniff of the old bottle) it just seems a bit fresher and more airy. The deeper base notes and herbal quality are still there just not AS deep as the original. With the old one I was sometimes aware I may be assaulting other peoples noses even with 2 sprays but for me the new version is probably a little more wearable, more often.
The new formulation lasts well, at least on my skin. A good 6-8 hours and it can still be easily noticed. Perhaps I got a good batch!
Overall a nice blast from the past and the sort of fragrance you don’t smell that often and for once a modern reformulation that hasn’t disappointed, at least on a personal level. Just a pity the bottle itself is so lacklustre
voy22 – :
My first impression is that of a perfume made in Ireland; Fraoch by BRIAN VINCENT – not in the Fragrantica data base.
The Fraoch, in turn makes me think of Chanel #5 although no aldehydes are listed in the notes.
This is interesting but, for me, only viable if it gets compliments.
And yes, I’ve always considered Chanel #5 as able to be worn by men.
6678 – :
The Civet comes out in hot weather and warm skin, otherwise a lot of florals.
I personally prefer not to smell like my old Grandmas house because she had waay to many cats.
I think this could be unisex, but it would smell odd on a young person.
Very long lasting for an EDC, well blended and smells quality. Another very high quality fragrance from Aramis.
My bottle is from 2012.
GermanGRIND – :
Ahh, yes… the lovely stink of Civet blissfully wed to the floral freshness of Rose. Genius! My abstraction of Aramis 900 resembles my Leyendecker avatar. Like that dapper gent, I imagine 900 as unequivocally old-fashioned, elegant and elitist. C’est Moi!
Andreyflacceboolice – :
Aramis 900 is the perfume of royalty. Imagine a wealthy businessman, a King and Queen, a delegates from other country. When you want to be seen as important by the others, you wear Aramis 900. Yes, it DO smell dated & matured, but still wearable in this era. It is one of a kind fragrance. Quite versatile too. Rose, civet, oakmoss….ermmmmm…delicious!
бузулук – :
نسخه های قدیمی را نمیدانم ولی نسخه جدید به لعنت خدا هم نمیرزد
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Scent & Qualiy: 3/10
Longevity: 5/10
Sillage: 5/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 3/10
Affordability: 8/10
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Overall: 4.8/10
1122333 – :
Just arrived yesterday and I’ve been wearing for a day and a half. Yes I get the Aromatics elixir but on a far softer level which is much more wearable. Immediately upon spraying I get the civet which smells a bit farty farmyard but it quickly disapates and gets in to the spicy woody rose. I find it a rather ‘spare’ perfume if that makes any sense, in the Cabochard/Equipage vein, and I’m really enjoying it. I think this would wear particularly well in the summer. A perfect unisex fragrance.
nikkk – :
just arrived today…I had the vintage one (still have) and this new version is quite different…Longlivity and intensity is way less then the original..
I find the whole new line far more lacking in longlivity…
such a shame..
abb – :
Aramis 900 is a beautiful classic green chypre perfume. I don’t know how they pass the IFRA regulations, coz I can smell lot of Oakmoss, may be they have used synthetic oakmoss, but I don’t feel it synthetic. It’s beautifully blended with civet, floral and green notes, have a nice sillage. Performance is not so great though, around 5 to 6 hours with close to skin projection.
If you like MDCI Chypre Palatin and you find it very expensive then this is a good alternative, of course they are not exactly the same thing, but similar enough to consider in the same vein. So if you are on a budget, Aramis 900 is a very good oakmoss dominant chypre perfume.
111jester111 – :
TheIndianReviewer
My bottle (my father’s) got empty in 2012, mind it 5 years ago. I kept tossing the bottle from one shelf to another, even threw it on roof, brought back in, finally gave it shelter with other bottles (didn’t want to dispose it) guess what, I am smelling it’s sprayer right now and it still smells loud and amazing! No kidding. Imagine the roar it made when it was alive and used to be worn. This is sophisticated rose. Peace. Wealthy men who eat in costly restaurants and roam in suits no matter what season or occasion, wear this stuff.
SkexSkirl – :
All the notes on the list show up, but it definitely has the rose, civet and oakmoss, right out front, followed by patchouli. This is Aromatics Elixir, slightly more low key and “behaved”, but beautiful in its own right because of it. In the dry down, it veers off into something more soft sweet, woodsy and slightly smoky than Aromatics Elixir, ironically making it seem slightly more feminine than AE. This was a pleasant surprise. I love them both.
Дарья098 – :
Some 6 months ago, when I got this perfume, I mainly got the civet and rejected it by its dominance.
Now I get all the rose, tamed by the civet, and I’m becoming a big fan.
It might be a seasonal thing, or just that I get more educated as time passes.
engemedaw – :
Aramis 900 is a case that reformulation might be a bless sometimes…
Among all the perfumes that I’ve tried, both reformulations and vintages (most of them are before 1990), Aramis 900 is such a rare example for successful inheritance to the soul of its vintage version and keeping up with the times by duly modernising the composition.
In fact, the biggest or maybe the only difference between the reformulation and the black-bottle vintage is the animalic note, while the oakmoss is really not a big deal here since some big business who own a resourceful research team can have the capacity to simulate this accord by some compounds, see what Guerlain managed to do in Mitsouko 2013.
Civet in the vintage, only in the first 30 minutes or so, is the very incarnation of hyperandrogenism, overwhelmingly dirty and carnal. As for the reformulation, civet is restrained to accord with modern aethetic taste as to be more versatile today but by no means to lose the spirit of its former glory. And there is almost no other difference you can tell anymore, especially in the drydown.
If you are looking for a more rooty and woody interpretation, or a unisex and younger variant of Aramis 900, don’t forget to check L’Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses.
Rating: 8.5
Dr.BaTcoH – :
This review won’t get me many balloons but it needs to be written.
If you like Aramis by Aramis and Havana then you… won’t like 900. There’s no wood in this. It’s all floral, it smells like an old lady perfume. Really!
It left me wondering if I’d been sent the wrong fragrance by mistake, or if I’d picked up the wrong bottle.
potasnic – :
I forgot this fragrance on my closet for six months.
Shame on me. It’s gorgeous, manly and it really smells good!.
It will be my favorite this week and I know it will project for 4 hours or so, and it will last till the evening.
sifon245 – :
old school balmy rose,spicy on the bottom..will perform like a cologne with very modest sillage and 3 hrs. duration..don’t expect more, with better performance would have been perfect!
lomak76 – :
A well cut suit and a spritzing of 900 will instantly turn you into a man others aspire to be. Hmm, let’s flesh this out. In today’s world, men under the age of forty simply don’t wear fragrances like these. They’re *shudder/cringe* DATED. God, how I abhor that term when it comes to fragrance. So many bandy it about, but inevitably follow it up with, “….but I wear it, I just don’t tell anyone what it is.” Listen, if you’re not confident enough with yourself to tell someone the damn perfume you’re wearing, you’ve issues. This stuff is liquid gold. Fresh citrus and crushed herbs that turn into a musky, ALMOST musty, rose, and finally, the herbaceous and civet-y woodiness. THIS is a power scent. Not one that makes its presence known by screeching up your nostrils, but one that makes you turn your head when someone wearing it walks past. Anyone can make you look up by being loud and boorish, but it takes a cut above to get that second glance. Anyhow, tl;dr, buy this, wear this, smell good
axz056speagoessenda – :
Simply beautiful. The comparisons to AE are spot on. The thing is, I always loved AE on others, and I think it smell absolutely wonderful on ladies, but never was bold enough to pull it on myself. Something… maybe the aldehydes, just didn’t sit right on me.
Enter 900.
This is a patchouli rose fest, and the rose is loud. It reminded me also of LAP Voleur de Roses, without the plum note.
In short, this is a beautiful chypre from a bygone era. I do not think it’s dated, for the simple reason that I think it was quite brave to put out such a rose dominant juice in the early 70’s, specially for men. That is why I think this still works today, because it also smells like nothing else. It is not fruity, it’s not aquatic, fresh woody, blah blah blah. It is loud and proud of it. It is bold but not vulgar. Masculine but not macho.
Smell great, my friends.
xram564 – :
This might be a “cleaned-up” Kouros with some roses. Maybe.
garik1091 – :
A well blended classic Very Warm , very herbel yet a masculine WINTER fragrance which separates mature people from Young men league. The Old formulation with the black big bottle were much better then the new one but still its a good buy.
P.S If you are Aqua di gio, Channel Allure Homme, Versace Pour homme type of person, don’t just blind buy it. Try a tester first.
Bionazar – :
Gorgeous masculine floral scent!
Like all Aramis’ early works there is real character here, a true manly scent that would suit a variety of scenarios.
Perfect for a romantic meal with your partner.
As it is a cologne it’s somewhat light and perfect for autumn/winter.
Very sharp and animalistic opening but soon mellows out.
Excellent!
(Edit: I also have the old and reformulated version and they are both excellent IMHO, 900’s reformulation is a good example of how to keep a scent’s spirit and character, a modern remake done right)
menedger28 – :
A very green, bitter, floral and herbal masterpiece. There is also a dirty and dark feeling I experience when I wear this. This is not a pretty fragrance, but a fragrance that engulfs you in mystery and class. Welcome back my friend…………..
aski – :
Beautiful rose old school. I love this reformulation.Incredible performance. 8/10 give me a little headache…i overspray it.
balyaev10 – :
Is this really for men? Well, it would be great ! If a woman buys this for you, you know she wants to be around you.
My first thought was a rosy, airy coriander added to Aromatics Elixir. In fact, I think you could get an almost exact, but stronger, replica by layering Jean Couturier Coriandre with Aromatics Elixir. I’m certain I’ve done this mix before, because I love A.E. on my hair no matter what perfume I have on otherwise. It goes with practically everything if it’s like second skin to you.
LOVE this on me….on anyone. It is grounding, comforting, sexy and individual. The introvert’s perfect scent. Clean but Earthy like autumn. This is catnip that creeps up on you!
I only have a sample that sprays lightly and still found this to be fairly light after several squirts. Perhaps it will be different for those with a bottle spray, but my impression is:
Low-moderate sillage and fair/good longevity.
Fantastic in the heat of summer, but it would be nice any time of year and perhaps more green in winter.
DaNek95 – :
The twin of Aromatics – just a little lighter and less expensive. Earthy. Herbal. This reminds me of the Aromatics lotion actually, which is a little lighter and easier to wear. I can see buying Aramis 900 instead of Aromatics. The difference in cost is significant. Aside from that, I always have a concern about wearing Aromatics to work because of its loud nature. I think Aramis 900 would be a little more wearable – Very, very nice.
Yurok801996 – :
scent : 6/10
sillage : 8/10
longevity :8/10
100% night fragrance
old-school fragrance
matros1311 – :
Aramis 900 is relaxed confidence in a bottle. It’s also, incidentally, the scent that finally allowed me to understand the appeal of masculine floral fragrances.
This review is for the current formulation of Aramis 900 which, to my nose, is a powerful blend of herbal, mossy, soapy and floral notes. It opens with a sharp blast of green, citrusy spiciness. But the star of the opening is really the richly elegant rose note, which is bolstered by carnation. The opening really smells like you’re gently crushing the soft, powdery petals of a luscious young rose between your fingers.
Don’t be put off if, like me, you’re not generally a rose fan – the floral notes sit nicely atop a deep and very masculine base of moss, vetiver, patchouli and civet. Be warned, however – while the civet note is intoxicating and subtly animalic if Aramis 900 is applied with restraint, it is almost fecal if over-sprayed. Four sprays, max. Especially in warmer weather.
I haven’t tested the original formulation, so I can’t compare. That said, I find the current formulation a little lacking in longevity and projection. It’s not terrible, but it’s also not a lingering monster.
I found Aramis 900 worked better in cooler temperatures. With a bit more heat, the rose dissipates too quickly and the civet can become stronger than desired.
Overall, this is a classic scent – or an old man’s scent, if you will. But anyone with class and a good nose will appreciate Aramis 900, regardless of age or era. I’m in my early 30s, and I have no qualms wearing this casually or to the office. It’s distinctly masculine in a very gentlemanly way – and quite simply lovely.
DamageBySaw – :
I recently re-visited this old friend of mine…last time we were together was back in the 1970’s….then we parted ways. A reunion was way overdue!
I forgot just exactly how it performed until the first several sprays. Yes…this is most certainly Aramis 900…sharp and cutting opening…but wait….something a bit different now…something that I really didn’t remember. Yes, the rose was there. Very prominent. But something else….a very obvious (to me anyway) fecal note….Roses and fecal matter….ugh! What’s going on here? Probably the civet note. Well after about 30 minutes, Aramis 900 calmed down to the beauty I remembered from the past and remained with me for the entire day….performance that I do not get from any of my other fragrances! Hurray! Glad to be reunited again….Will be using this fragrance quite a bit from now on and confident knowing that there aren’t many others that will be doing the same….
8/10
Neteununtee – :
Warm and spicy – earthy and floral of rose
Classic (too classic of strong ) and steady influence
Evening and formal – more suited warm seasons
The second trilogy of triple Bernard Chant on Aramis brand
Aramis Brown 1966
Aramis 900 1973
Bernard Chant Triple Maybe he did not know at the time of the creation of this masterpiece that is what ‘s memorial
Whenever a great kick out of some anonymous works and emerging tight and frustrated I am coming to work Klasykm , including Aramis I refuge
Rose and geranium , clove and jasmine flowers to reinforce the fragrance of roses , but power comes first .
Civet very subtle fragrance enhances the animal . Bergamot and lemon too little road kill just for their presence and sandalwood, amber ,
patchouli and vetiver have a strong presence . However, with regard to reformulation not present in the new series of I’m sure oak moss
Otherwise must be extremely durable thanks to its presence would mean something.
If you’re a fan of classic works not miss this memorial Bernard Chant
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کاری گرم و ادویه ای – خاکی و تند و گلی از نوع رز
کلاسیک ( بشدت کلاسیک از نوع سردمدارش ) و البته محکم
مجلسی و رسمی – بیشتر مناسب فصول گرم سال است
دومین تریلوژی از سه گانه برنارد چانت در برند آرامیس
آرامیس قهوه ای 1966
آرامیس 900 1973
آرامیس دوین 1977
برنارد چانت در زمان خلق این سه گانه شاید خودش هم نمیدانست چه شاهکار هایی را دارد به یادگار میگذارد
بشخصه هر گاه از بعضی کارهای بی هویت و نو ظهور به تنگ میایم و نا امید میشوم به کارهای کلاسیکم , از جمله آرامیس ها پناه میاورم
سالها قبل داشتم و دیگر سراغش نرفتم ؛ تا اینکه دیدم همان شیشه قدیمی بالای یک میلیون تومان قیمت خورده , و این شد که دوباره سری جدیدش را گرفتم
به نسبت قبل ماندگاری و پخش خیلی کم شده ولی به نسبت حدود یک دهم یک میلیون تومان کاریست ارزنده
رز و شمعدانی , میخک و یاس رایحه های گلی را تقویت میکنند که البته قدرت نمایی رز حرف اول را میزند .
زباد خیلی لطیف رایحه حیوانی را تقویت میکند . ترنج و لیمو خیلی کم فقط جهت حضورشان سرک میکشند و صندل , عنبر , نعنای هندی و خس خس حضوری قاطع دارند . هر چند با توجه به بحث ریفرموله شدن حتم دارم خزه بلوط در سری جدید حضور ندارد وگرنه باید به یمن حضورش کاری بشدت ماندگار را شاهد میبودیم.
در این لحظه که در حال نگارش این سطور هستم زیبایی نت های ارامیس 900 کمکم میکند تا حسم را بهتر بیان کنم .
اگر طرفدار کارهای کلاسیک هستید این یادگار برنارد چانت را از دست ندهید
nadyn – :
Herbal to my nose. The rose may be present but on me don’t really smell rose as I do in others which have that note. Primarily herbal. Also notice the civet but I bought it for civet and that is my favorite note by far so am good at finding it. At first this was almost kind of meh to me. However, like the ones you find yourself returning to and thinking you want to smell that way again. This is really the only fume I have that smells as this does. It’s a dirty clean, not sure how else to say it. Very much like the floral heart and a break from musk in the base. Woody and vetiver. Maybe you gotta like the notes? For me? Put some wood, vetiver and civet together? Chances are I already like it. You just need to know what works on you and your personal taste.
iliuha – :
The new formulation (gentleman series) has little similarity to the vintage (brown bottle) I have both, and I much prefer the vintage. Aromatics Elixir” by Clinique is similar to the vintage formulation. BTW the original bottle when it came out was clear bottle with a big 900 on it. I think the bottle has been changed about 4 times. Check out the images on google.
teoretikxxx – :
I took the chance recently to do a wrist-to-wrist comparison of my vintage bottle (brown stripy glass with a gold lid) and the current version from the Gentlemen’s Collection, and yes indeed I did find them to be slightly different from one another, especially in their openings. Immediately on spraying, the rose note in my vintage is much sharper/shriller/harsher and sweeter than the current formula – frankly at this point the vintage could knock someone out with its strength. The current formula is still a close copy of the original but overall is smoother with a more refined vibe. I also noticed a strong civet note in the current formula that is missing in my vintage formulation – I’m not sure, perhaps the vintage had that civet note originally but it has since disappeared due to the age of the bottle? Anyway, they both settle very quickly into the familiar and excellent woody-mossy-herbal base. The current formula lasts around 6 hours on my skin compared to the 4 hours of the vintage, although it could be explained by ageing of the basenotes in my vintage causing a loss of their potency.
Much as I love the vintage and prefer its evocative bottle, I think the current version although smoother is still excellent and perhaps even the better of the two. Good job Estee!
cerber170578 – :
Not my style. I was expecting the herbal notes, but what I got was more of a wet powder smell. Reminded me of my grandmother. It smells better after an hour or two but the strength is so weak at that point that it’s not worth it.
близнецы – :
Today is a very crisp fall day here in the Midwestern USA. It is rainy, gray, and 45 degrees F.
Aramis 900 was my choice today.
The scent is mysterious, melancholy (but not sad), and a perfect fit for this weather.
I love this stuff.
Batch # A14
BepitoI81 – :
My Dad had this fragrance several years ago and when I saw the older vintage bottle of this in his cabinet, I had to try it out. I may have tried it in the stores back in the 80’s but I can’t remember now.
The thought of how nice this fragrance smelled lead me to search it out on the internet and buy a bottle.
This fragrance is kind of strong. It’s very herbal with floral tones in it. For some reason or another it reminds of Easter because of the Easter lilies that are out at Easter time in church.
Many people are saying that this fragrance is the opposite or cousin or brother to “Aromatics Elixir” by Clinique. I have a sample of that one so I just did a side by side comparison. They really do smell quite the same.! I prefer the scent of Aramis 900 over the other one though.
I like this fragrance and I can’t understand why I don’t wear it more.? But that holds true to many of the other ones I have too.!
Supdiuniori – :
Purchased it based on Dr. Marlen’s “Gender Bender” series. While I do think this has the smell of Cliniques Aromatics Elixir, it does not have quite the depth and that edge of feminity I prefer. This one went to my husband….
Avtredhop – :
Aramis 900 pushes most of the buttons for what I consider a masculine, sexy but somewhat gentlemanly fragrance, the stuff I like. A bit soapy, clean n’ funky, rose, vetiver, a bit civety, a bit of oakmoss, some spice, the works. I like it and it is a part of my regular rotation of fragrances. It is very nice but isn’t the dashing gentleman of Givenchy Gentleman, the erotic sexual athlete of Kouros or the seductive lover of Ungaro Pour L’Homme III. Aramis 900 however has something of a lighter aspect of all the above however doesn’t ascend to what it could be due to it’s relative weakness and lack of depth. This is surprising because of it’s powerhouse reputation. I find it to only have moderate sillage and what this website calls moderate but I deem rather weak longevity. Aramis 900 is a nice fragrance to indulge in when you really don’t want the scent to last too long. It’s nice to spray on when just casually spending an unplanned day ahead of an anticipated evening when one can wash up, change clothes and their fragrance moving towards a new chapter.
toka0520 – :
I recently blind bought a 100ml bottle of this because it’s one of the scents I remember from my youth, and I felt it had to be in my new and rapidly expanding collection. The last time I tried it was approximately 1990, so 25 years ago. It is and it isn’t how I remember. I think I would have recognised it and dare to say been able to name it, but I remember something more fruity, more intensely herbal too.
Now: yes herby at the start. I thought rosemary, but it’s not listed as an ingredient I think, so I’m wrong there. Definitely rose from start to finish, but not the flower rose, once I thought Turkish Delight, but mostly it reminds me of old fashioned rose soap. Having said that it’s not feminine, definitely masculine. To me it’s an honest, clean, wholesome scent.
This is the picture it gives to me: a large but quite stark hotel room, white walls, bright, a B&B, England, about 1950, a bright summer morning, but it rained the night before, the large sash window is wide open to a garden. A man, about 35, clean shaven, dark hair, wearing trousers and braces hanging down, shirtless, standing at a white porcelain sink in front of a small mirror washing his body with the rose-fragrance soap provided by the hotel. The water is cold. The bed behind him is empty. He’ll put his white shirt, tie and blazer on, pay at reception and never return.
Silage is good (it always is on me as I’m trigger happy) and it fades completely after about 5 hours. Definitely a thumbs up from me.
July 2015.
qmtswhpx – :
Reformulations, reformulations, reformulations. why destroy what once was one of the greatest male scents of all times?
“Et tu”, Aramis?
This is but a shadow of Aramis 900…
Longevity is gone, so is the nuclear silage!
What a shame!!!!
aleksey111 – :
This was my signature scent in the late seventies and eighties; great cologne, always got compliments. Sadly it has been reformulated a couple of years ago and the magic has gone; try it every once in a while again, to be disappointed every time. But if you can get the brown-with-golden-cap-bottle somewhere for a reasonable price, buy it; you won’t get disappointed.
cyj590speagoessenda – :
از كارهاي كلاسيك هستش كه توي ايران خوب اين كارو مي شناسن ماندگاري بالا و با رايحه اي دلنشن بيشتر براي افرادي كه بالاي 40 سال سن دارن مناسبه .
carpinteyrolto – :
By far this is the sweetest, frutiest, & most flowery sweet smelling colognes I’ve ever owned. With that stated… don’t be fooled. Aramis 900 Herbal is a MASCULINE scent. I wish they would have kept the original packaging, as it makes the new re-packaged bottle look cheap! The original box and bottle were far more appealing, and had a more elegant sexy look that went along with its scent, and complimented it all around. Nonetheless, it is a true classic scent I still like, and will purchase again in the future. I rate it at a 9/10. However, keep in mind its most def for an older gent, probably early to late 40’s & up.
yan433 – :
I like this for myself, but it smells oak moss gorgeous on my husband. The rose blooms delicately with his chemistry, nothing like the herbs in Aromatics Elixir which I love for myself. An elderly gentleman’s fragrance? No problem. We’re in our earliest 70’s.
miras007 – :
Like so many people have said this is almost exactly the same as Aromatics Elixir by Clinique. It is softer, fresher and less strong than AE and lacks a bitterness of oak moss. To me it is more wearable than AE – on a woman. I really struggle to imagine this on a man. My husband and son refused to try it! This is the reformulation. Maybe it used to be more mossy and bitter.
Sillage is moderate ( much less than AE) which is what makes it more wearable and sociable than A E. Longevity not bad for an eau de cologne at about 6 hours.
7feet – :
The first dozen times I used this, I smelled roses most strongly. But either the fragrance aged a bit a changed (which I think is really the case) or my sensitivity to patchouli changed. Either way, this is a very powerful patchouli fragrance. It is bracing and herbal With astringent use of florals, which is typical of geranium in my experience.
This enjoyable and suitable in any weather.
dic2000 – :
this is a true gem! even though the scent has changed a bit but still is good!
AnderRS – :
I used this gem two years back and still remember the aroma. This is dark, haunted and spooky as per i feel. It has a mystery and tends me to remind a haunted rose garden with a dark traces of night. I am gona get this once again, coz i also belong to same goth league.
alectronik – :
Aramis 900 is really masculine fragrance, not for youngster I guess. The similarity with Aromatics Elixir (AE)is undoubtful, and since have AE in my collection, I skip this one. But will put in my collection, later
sla19801989 – :
Aramis 900 is the ultimate scent for gentlemen above 40+. It smells clean, seriously and noble. No other scent separates the men from the boys like this.
maxim80 – :
Tested this with my mom who is an avid Aromatics lover – she’ll always have a bottle around. And yes – this is like the perfect summer version of it! Same scent but somehow more airy
jurecn95 – :
This is the male version of Jean Couturier Coriandre – they are almost identical (both released in 1973). 900 is a bit sourer, the dominating notes a lily-of-the-valley, rose and oakmoss.
tyd854elipseskism – :
Let everyone debate… the masculinity… I’d rather smell the world the way it used to be… a little Aromatics doesn’t lack… the sillage that this does… I’m goin’ back.
lezgin – :
The Best . Gonna get this once again. Dark beauty.
auv679Negeltzex – :
Whoa! WAY too rosy and floral for me! I didn’t see this coming at all, from an Aramis. I don’t get oakmoss, or civit or anything else – just flowers.
nadyanadya – :
A more masculine combination of Aromatics Elixir and Rive Gauche. In my opinion it is not dated at all. Nowadays that most perfumes have this ethereal unisex character A900 has gained a new position and has something different to offer. It s well blended with quality materials and in cold weather gives me a crispy clean feeling. I wouldn’t dare to test it in a hot climate. If you are a fan of AE and RG and you like the combination of citruses with rose and vetiver , a blind buy would never disappoint you!
hasaeva1980 – :
aramis and aromatic elixir are cousins, but I like aramis loooong. And meaner, more persistent and slightly more sophisticated.
I do not like the rose but here the rose is dressed in dark green and gets intriguing. With my luck I bought a vintage from a dear friend for just 10 €. I’m really happy!
zosia86 – :
ادمو یاد بچگیم میندازه اون موقع که میخواستیم بریم عروسی بوی شدید گل و لوازم ارایشی میده.من که گذاشتم داره خاک میخوره به امید اینکه یه روز به جای عتیقه بفروشمش
Bason1996 – :
First thing I smelled was a good dose of civet with rose/oakmoss playing beside it. Now its turning very floral on me. Nice, but not for me.
ismail 78 – :
A fine old style fragrance from the 1970s: very masculine, very heavy. Those were the days when men in business and science wore dark brown suits and glasses, and of course they smoked. This one can’t be worn by anyone born in the 1970s or later, but it still suits men who were in their 30s back then. Let’s hope this one will remain on the market for some time to come.
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chirik77 – :
Not for the young it’s for real men .
Not for Dating it’s for real man to Appearing real man.
Not to meet with the women for sex time it’s for meet all as strong man.
Not for romantic moments or quiet moment it’s for real time For serious times.
who is feel as real man and serious man you should be wearing this fragrance ..
as for me :-
WaW for your scent Aramis 900 for your smell Aramis 900 i don’t know why i’m in love with you just i feel good feeling when i smell you or wear you .
as for scent it’s a beautiful and rare
this fragrance is amazing and the perfume of Leaders and managers, meetings and events big Gents
Manly fragrance shows the prestige and power and confidence masculinity and men’s grea