Aramis Black

First of all, I didn't like the other aramis fragrances since they seem to harsh on a rather young guy. In the older days people totally rock this kind of a smell in my opinion. But this is very different from what I can say wearing Aramis Black over a week now. It's very well suited for the younger generation (25+) I would say. It is very modern and elegant at the same time, I even suggest that the balsamic aspect turns it in a kind of a mysterious fragrance. You can easily wear this during work in office but best imho with suit and in colder months. At first I was sceptic but it turned out to be a very good purchase, I really love this smell and I'll tell you why: The opening is just fantastic- it starts very fresh (citrus or grapefruit) and sweet (cognag), maybe even a little sour (juniper?). Just around 30 minutes later it really opens up and you get a smoky/boozy vibe that holds on to around 3 hours on my skin. As longer you hold it the deeper it goes, I smell woods, tonka beans and especially the Incence and Leather are getting very dominant. This is what gives this scent such an exclusive appearence and I really like that about it. After 3 to 5 hours of moderate projection it gets very close to the skin which is really a pity since this stuff smells so good. But here is the solution: an atomizer- bam, problem solved. I highly recommend to try Aramis Black out and see for yourself. 8.5/10

This is an amazing smelling fragrance absolutely top marks to Aramis for making something fresh and accessible, without the usual generic trates. It opens fresh, and even a little green but instantly sweet and uplifting with that combination of resins, elemi, mastique...etc...combined with juniper making for a really sparkling opener. The fragrance is warm boozy and with some sweetness too but it's not easy to discern notes, apart from the apparent balsamic, incense vibe. Aramis black is never a cliche though and I can honestly say these notes are a breath of fresh air making for a unique opening. I'm afraid the bad news is the performance...absolutely pathetic and I coated myself in the stuff!!! I could still smell it faintly but very disappointing considering how good this stuff smells. I've put myself down as wanting a bottle but I'd only get it out of the bargain bin. This is not an exaggeration on my part I'm usually forgiving even to the weakest of scents but this one does die down very quick...it might just be my skin...who knows? Don't get me wrong the opening is fantastic though so I'd recommend you at least check it out for yourself.

A nice blend, not at all similar to the original. Most of the notes are subtle but it does have a bit of that berry-like quality (at first) found in many recent designer "masculines." There's a bit of this and that, and it seems to change shape, so to speak, often. I only used one spray and it's a fine mist so next time I'll wear more and report back. There's a kind of woody background hum but I don't get strong cognac, leather, or incense. On some level I'd say it's like a more interesting version of Midnight in Paris in the drydown (incense, tonka, a suede-like leather texture, lack of the usual "masculine" lavender, etc.). A far superior variation on this theme, IMO, is Phoenix by Keith Urban, but that one is quite sweet, by comparison. Note that coumarin, tonka, and tonka bean are all the same thing in this context. UPDATE: With a second full wearing I got more of the wood but less of the berry-ish element. I can see why some might say it's nothing special, so I'd say that for me it's only worthwhile in the context of having a lot of variety.

Aramis Black surprised me VERY much in a positive way! It's super elegant, masculine scent with formal vibe. The reason I love it right form the first test is the quality of the whole composition, which is refined and harmonious. I love the smooth balance between the spicy/aromatic heart notes mixed with the warm, smoky almost resin and woody base. I feared the tonka note could ruin the whole composition, but I was wrong and this note is not in a big role so no artificial, unexpected or useless sweetness here. If I have to say what brand made this scent on a blind test, I would say Atkinsons, because of it's refined character. The big plus is Aramis Black is very versatile, despite the smoky character in the drydown and it's very suitable for formal events, smart looking guys or just for the office. The classic mature vibe in it, doesn't give me sense of something outdated or hard to wear among modern younger guys :) To me, Aramis Black is a great find!

Aramis black is different and unique and deliously great. It is a very pleasant addition to my Aramis collection and I have to say I really do like this fragrance. Longevity is 6hrs+ and the projection is bad either at around 6-8ft.i give this a 8 out of 10 because with that kind of score all round. I could be bias being an Aramis fan but I have to admit the Aramis fragrances get the job done when doing a scent suppose to to which is to make you feel good and get you noticed!