Aramis 2017 EDP

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Aramis Modern Leather

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Aramis Aramis Modern Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Aramis Modern Leather opens with Thyme and Basil, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather and Oakmoss. Aramis's Aramis Modern Leather carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a curveball. Despite the name, Aramis Modern Leather is less about a hard-hitting leather and more about a clean, herbal-woody vibe that's surprisingly versatile. Don't expect a leather bomb, and you'll find a well-blended, easy-wearing fragrance.
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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Aramis Modern Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Basil57%
Thyme43%
Heartas listed
Geranium55%
Patchouli45%
Baseas listed
Leather57%
Oakmoss43%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, woody-aromatic profile make it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not a typical date night heavy hitter, its subtle sophistication works for more relaxed evening occasions. It's too subtle for formal events and certainly not for sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opening with a fresh, aromatic burst of basil and thyme, this scent immediately sets a green, herbaceous tone. The heart introduces a subtle earthiness from patchouli, alongside the refined, slightly rosy nuance of geranium, adding a touch of floral sophistication. The 'leather' in the base is more of a soft, sueded whisper, blended seamlessly with the classic, grounding depth of oakmoss, resulting in a modern, woody-aromatic character rather than a traditional, animalic leather.

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