Aramis Life

I have the old version of this fume (squat, ribbed blue glass) which may gave been reformulated along with all the bottle changes. I also have the aftershave which I use much more frequently as I feel slightly less bad about using it up than the actual EDT! This is one of the few fumes that brings a smile to my face upon application - I somehow forget how much I enjoy this until each time I put it on! It starts with a rush of juicy limes and evokes the feeling of a fluffy citric and vanilla cloud that gently caresses your nose...and those of any passerby as it is surprisingly potent and durable (it lasted on my wrists through 8 hours of physical labor and is still going 13 hours after application)! If I were to speak of any notes listed, I would say that there might be some candy coated violets mixed with a healthy helping of a sweetly spiced wood (sugar, cardamom, and cedar...maybe a synthetic sandalwood). To me, it smells like a giant candy fluff vanilla with hints of wood and violets with a pervasive citric accord that lasts nearly from beginning to end! I love it - it is great for any temperature and is unique in its citric deliciousness! I'd shoot for informal though - this does not come off as reserved or refined enough for serious or seductive affairs. Well, I hope you all go forth and create a little justice in the world - people like me really need a little every now and then. Stay fragrant my friends! Day 39 - What is just Listening to: Agnes Obel - Under Giant Trees (Again...it is that good!)

I first encountered this fragrance back in 2006 when it was still relatively new. I was given a sample at a fragrance counter and I quickly drained it wearing it out on early summer evenings. I fully meant to buy a bottle at that time but never did. Now 15 years later I am beginning a new fragrance journey and I have never forgotten about it, so I set out to find a bottle only to find it had been discontinued. Luckily I managed to find a bottle of new old stock online and it arrived today. Sprayed it on fresh out of the shower this evening for the first time in 15 years and for a moment or two I was worried. It just didn’t smell as I remembered. But then, the dry down. All of a sudden it was exactly what I remember: a surprisingly complex mix of freshness and wood. It does wear close to the skin as others have mentioned so that (combined with the super fresh tops notes) is why I feel like it performs better in the warmth and humidity. Right out of the atomizer, it seems generic. For a moment, it’s smells only like a fresh acquatic. I also bought Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu today and for a second I thought, “oh no, they are the same” But then the way that it opens up really is completely different and really phenomenal. AEB being purely clean acquatic and mineral, and this drying down to wood and leather. If you can find the original edition (ribbed blue bottle, silver cap) then go for it, you won’t be disappointed!

aramis life is a very good summer fragrance, simple yet complex in the same time. it opens with lime, then something like cucumber, violet leaf, mint, olive and cedar gives a strange, quite exotic vibe to it. the leather note is soft. very different from the current offering, this fragrance is uplifting and makes me feel on holiday even in the office. it's hard to compare with something else, maybe trussardi python, which is not the same fragrance, is the first thing coming to my mind. they have the same vibe, both are complex but very comfortable and relaxing. performance is just ok, both in projection and sillage, fits good for holidays, a day at the beach, tropical enviroments...for 27 and up. highly recommended! aramis life è un ottimo profumo estivo, complesso e semplice al tempo stesso. è molto diverso dalle offerte estive odierne, un pò fruttato, un pò erbaceo, un pò acquatico...comunque aramis fa sempre le cose per bene, questo è un prodotto magari meno giovanile ma assolutamente piacevole. scent-8 longevity-7 sillage-7 versatility-8 uniqueness-8,5 back up bottle?maybe compliment factor-7 presentation-7 my vote-8 in one word-exotic alternative- trussardi python ps- the review is based on a vintage version, blue bottle, silver cap with the sprayer inside.

When I first saw this and read the notes I knew it would be wonderful, and even though it is made by/for a sports figure; it has the Aramis name backing it up, and it does not disappoint... This begins with a clear, crisp opening of lime's slight bitterness with bergamot's bright freshness and some bittersweet kumquat to round it out. Juicy, tart and clean all at once, it is light and sparkling, yet definitely manly. As the citrus top notes fade, the heart becomes smooth and green with mint, violet leaves and cool, moist cucumber spiced with cardamom and a hint of corriander-a light spicy green that is renewing and uplifting. The dry down is a subtle leathery woody accord that has strength (from cedar and sandal) but is very sensual from the olivewood. This scent is virile, but an affirmation of life itself and is very lush, green, and natural smelling... Sillage: okay Longevity: good Overall: 4.25/5 This is lighter, compared to the original Aramis and I'm glad...it is clean, modern, bright and well-blended. An excellent summer scent that lasts and combines the best of citrus, greens and woods. Clean AND sexy-a great combo!

This is a nice scent. I don't know whether it's because I bought a bottle recently (could have been laying somewhere less than ideal) but for an Aramis fragrance this is quite understated and stays close to the skin, I have to spray nearly twice as much as my other Aramis fragrances to get the same coverage, just seems a bit weak for a company known for strong scents. As it stands, this would be a good choice for dates as only people who are close to you will pick it up. It's remarkably fresh and modern smelling and different from others in this brand. To sum up - Lovely scent but just wish it had a bit more projection and longevity. If you get a chance to pick it up I would recommend it. Thumbs up :)