Etienne Aigner 2016 EDT

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First Class

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Etienne Aigner First Class is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. First Class opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Apple, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Pink Pepper, and Melon, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Etienne Aigner's First Class carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A reliable, understated office scent that punches above its weight for the price. While some find it too light, many appreciate its refined, masculine character, making it a solid choice for the discerning professional.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
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First Class 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its fresh, woody profile and moderate projection make it ideally suited for the office, where subtle refinement is preferred. While it doesn't shout for attention, its pleasant nature also works well for smart casual or formal daytime events.

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

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 a zesty burst of bergamot and grapefruit, brightened by a hint of crisp apple. The heart then introduces a subtle fruitiness from melon, delicately spiced with pink pepper. As it settles, a clean, woody base emerges, with vetiver and oakmoss providing an earthy backbone, softened by a touch of amber, keeping proceedings smooth and polished.

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