Aramis 1977 EDP

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Devin

by Bernard Chant

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Aramis Devin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1977, created by Bernard Chant. Devin opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Caraway, Pine, Jasmine, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Aramis's Devin carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and unapologetically vintage, Aramis Devin is either a 'masterpiece from the 70s' or 'stinky' and 'awful' as per the community consensus. It's a raw, animalic green chypre that demands a bold wearer, and certainly isn't for those who prefer modern, sweet fragrances. Try before you buy.
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Devin Eau de Parfum 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Devin's strong, old-school profile and often intense projection make it less suitable for office or sport. It shines in casual settings where its unique masculine character can be appreciated, and can be intriguing for a date or a statement in formal events, provided it's applied sparingly.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Devin opens with a potent blast of aldehydic freshness, intertwined with sharp galbanum and bright citrus. The heart quickly emerges with a resinous pine, warm cinnamon, and a delicate jasmine. The dry down is deep, complex, and earthy, dominated by oakmoss and leather, rounded out with amber and musk. It's a stark, green, and unapologetically masculine scent.

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