Aramis 2018 EDP

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Tobacco Reserve

by Edouard Fléchier

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Aramis Tobacco Reserve is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Edouard Fléchier. Tobacco Reserve opens with Blackcurrant and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Iris, Nutmeg, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Aramis's Tobacco Reserve carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Aramis Tobacco Reserve by Edouard Fléchier: a masterpiece that was criminally discontinued. This isn't your average tobacco scent; it's a sophisticated, warm, and subtly sweet beast that divides opinion on its sweetness but unites all in lamenting its scarcity. If you can find it, snap it up.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Tobacco Reserve Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clary Sage58%
Blackcurrant42%
Heartas listed
Tobacco45%
Nutmeg28%
Iris27%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean56%
Oakmoss44%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its noted strength, longevity and rich tobacco character make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and warm profile makes it excellent for dates and formal events, though perhaps less so for casual daytime wear due to its depth.

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

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

Opens with an intriguing herbal and fruity jolt of clary sage and blackcurrant, setting the stage for a rich, aromatic heart. The star is a leafy, slightly dry tobacco, beautifully balanced by earthy orris and a hint of spicy nutmeg. It settles into a luxurious, warm blend of oakmoss and tonka bean, bringing a creamy, moderate sweetness that’s often debated, but always comforting. It's a journey from green foliage to a distinguished, mature warmth.

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