Etienne Aigner 2018 EDT

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First Class Explorer

by Dominique Preyssas

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Etienne Aigner First Class Explorer is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Dominique Preyssas. First Class Explorer opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Etienne Aigner's First Class Explorer carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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First Class Explorer 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

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.

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

  • 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

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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Where to buy

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