Etienne Aigner 2018 Edt

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First Class Explorer

by Dominique Preyssas

Etienne Aigner First Class Explorer is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Dominique Preyssas. First Class Explorer opens with Nutmeg, Cardamom, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk, and Cedar. Etienne Aigner's First Class Explorer carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This one splits the room - some say it's a classy, underrated gem, others smell pure garbage. Clearly, something about First Class Explorer's blend of fresh spice, violet, and patchouli creates a Marmite situation, but if it works for you, it's a versatile stunner.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
First Class Explorer Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 29%
Fruity 4%
Green 5%
Sweet 22%
Warm 16%
Woody 14%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Fresh Spicy
84%
Woody
76%
Violet Floral
68%
Powdery
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Nutmeg 24% Mandarin 22% Grapefruit 20% Pink Pepper 18% Cardamom 14%

Heart Notes

Violet 46% Rose 29% Jasmine 25%

Base Notes

Patchouli 22% Tonka Bean 20% Vetiver 15% Cedar 15% Ambergris 15% Musk 13%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its blend of freshness and underlying warmth makes it office-appropriate without being too casual. The elegant, slightly mysterious notes are ideal for dates and dinner, though some find it a bit strong for daily casual wear, and definitely not for sport.

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Opens with a zesty burst of grapefruit and mandarin, sharpened by pink pepper and the exotic bite of cardamom and nutmeg. The heart unfurls a sophisticated floral trio of violet, rose, and jasmine, adding a powdery elegance. As it settles, a grounding base of earthy patchouli, warm ambergris, and robust woods like vetiver and cedar emerges, softened by musky undertones and a hint of tonka bean sweetness. It's a journey from vibrant freshness to a woody, musky embrace.

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