Coty 1989 EDC

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Aspen

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Coty Aspen is a Cologne launched in 1989. Aspen opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. Coty's Aspen carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive yet iconic, Aspen has its champions and its detractors. Some see it as a cheap, synthetic mess, while others hail it as an unbeatable green classic. Either way, it's undeniably a blast from the past.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Woody
  • Confident
Aspen Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes41%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam25%

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, green character makes it ideal for casual wear, errands, or post-shower freshness. While often compared to a 'barbershop' style, its strong green and woody elements, combined with its reputation as a 'cheapie', make it less suited for formal or romantic settings. Many reviews suggest it's perfect for around the house or after a workout.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

This is a brisk, unapologetically green scent that plunges you headfirst into a dense pine forest. Sharp bergamot and lemon cut through fresh-cut greenery, giving way to a heart of herbaceous lavender and crisp juniper. The base is an anchoring blend of fir resin, earthy oakmoss, and a clean musk, completing a rugged, natural, yet undeniably traditional profile.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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