Etienne Aigner 2013 EDP

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Debut

by Thomas Fontaine

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Etienne Aigner Debut is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Thomas Fontaine. Debut opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Sunflower, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Etienne Aigner's Debut carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Aigner Debut is a pleasant, affordable white floral that punches above its weight. It's often compared to more expensive niche options, offering a clean, fresh, and slightly mature elegance, if you don't mind the hit-or-miss longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
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Debut 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
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and elegant profile makes it a strong contender for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. While some experience poor longevity, others report impressive lasting power, making it versatile enough for day-to-night if re-applied.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a zesty burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and crisp green apple, Debut quickly moves into a luminous heart of jasmine and orange blossom, softened by the aquatic touch of water lily. The dry-down reveals a subtly woody base with earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and a whisper of vanilla, grounding the initial fresh floral exuberance. It's an elegant blend of citrus and white florals with a clean, musky finish.

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