Aramis 2003 EDT

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Aramis Life

by Raymond Matts

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Aramis Aramis Life is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Raymond Matts. Aramis Life opens with Bergamot and Lime, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Cucumber, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Olive Tree, Leather, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Aramis's Aramis Life carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon, often divisive, but loved by those who appreciate its fresh, woody, and slightly sweet complexity. It's a modern classic that demands a second sniff.
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  • Clean
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Aramis Life Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for the office and casual wear without being overpowering. While some find it appropriate for dates due to its uniqueness, its lack of strong projection keeps it from being a formal powerhouse.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Aramis Life opens with a zesty, clean burst of lime and bergamot, quickly joined by a cool, almost watery freshness from cucumber and mint, softened by violet leaf. As it settles, a sophisticated heart of cardamom adds a peppery, warm spice. The base evolves into a surprisingly smooth blend of olive tree wood, cedar, and sandalwood, with just a hint of subtle leather providing an earthy depth that grounds the initial brightness.

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