Argos Fragrances 2022 EDP

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Adonis Awakens

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Argos Fragrances Adonis Awakens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Adonis Awakens opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Chestnut, Jasmine, Vanilla, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Mysore Sandalwood, and Rose. Argos Fragrances's Adonis Awakens carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive one, blending fresh rose with a sweet, almost laundry-like quality that some adore and others find rather synthetic. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, so definitely sample before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
Adonis Awakens 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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Given its impressive projection and longevity, Adonis Awakens is best suited for social settings where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's too prominent for most office environments, but perfect for a date or a casual evening out. Some find it suitable for formal wear, due to its elegance, whilst its strength and sweet notes make it unsuitable 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Adonis Awakens opens with a bright, sparkling burst of grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by a zesty pink pepper. This vibrant citrus quickly yields to a heart of juicy raspberry and soft rose, with a surprising creamy aspect from vanilla and chestnut. The dry down is a woody embrace of cashmere wood and Mysore sandalwood, leaving a clean, subtly sweet, and floral trail that lingers for ages.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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