Etienne Aigner 2009 EDT

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Evolution

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Etienne Aigner Evolution is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Evolution opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Violet, Nutmeg, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Leather, and Amber. Etienne Aigner's Evolution carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Aigner Evolution is a solid, agreeable everyday option, though its moderate performance might leave some wanting more. It's a powdery violet bomb for some, a well-blended aromatic for others.
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  • Powdery
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Soft
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Evolution Eau de Toilette 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and agreeable, clean scent profile make it excellent for everyday wear, particularly in an office or casual setting where it won't overpower. The powdery violet might feel a bit too relaxed for formal events and it's definitely not 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Evolution kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, spiced gently with cardamom. The heart quickly unfolds into a dominant powdery violet, softened by earthy sage and a hint of warm nutmeg. The drydown settles into a smooth, slightly leathery base, grounded by Virginia cedarwood, musk, amber, and a touch of patchouli.

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