Louis Cardin 2011 EDT

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Aspiration

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Louis Cardin Aspiration is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Aspiration opens with Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Balsam, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. Louis Cardin's Aspiration carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a slow burner, but if you give it time, Aspiration reveals a sophisticated and fresh amber-woody scent perfect for the modern gentleman, and a brand deserving more attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Modern
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Aspiration Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Heartas listed
Balsam100%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Musk33%
Woody Notes33%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated woody-amber profile makes it suitable for formal and office settings, as noted by reviewers who associate it with a 'businessman'. While it develops into a fresh scent, its lack of overt brightness and subtle projection mean it's less suited for active casual wear or 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Don't let the initial confusion put you off. Aspiration settles into a refined amber-woody embrace, warmed by a gentle spice that never overpowers. Hints of clean musk and a subtle powderiness round out this mature composition, grounding it with an understated elegance. It’s a journey from a slightly muddled opening to a clear, confident dry-down that feels both fresh and substantial.

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Where to buy

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