Aramis 2013 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

by Trudi Loren

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Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Trudi Loren. Perfume Calligraphy Rose opens with Oregano, Honeysuckle, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, Lavender, Myrrh, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Musk, Labdanum, Frankincense, and Ambergris. Aramis's Perfume Calligraphy Rose carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously stunning Middle Eastern-inspired rose, deep, jammy, and swathed in rich resins. A love-it-or-hate-it affair for some, but for rose aficionados, its discontinuation was a crime.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Perfume Calligraphy Rose 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, this is best reserved for evenings and special occasions where you want to make a statement. Its heavy, oriental character isn't suited for office wear, but many find it perfect for date nights or elegant formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

It kicks off with an unusual, almost savoury hit of oregano and saffron, quickly giving way to a rich, dark rose - that Turkish rose, thick and jammy. As it settles, deep balsamic resins emerge; myrrh, frankincense, and styrax lend a mysterious, almost chewy depth, with ambergris and musk providing a warm, sensual base. It’s opulent, aromatic, and undeniably luxurious.

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