Clint

Clint is a light and lively Chant-esque (it may even be Bernard, we don't know for sure!) quinoline-chypre that opens much like Aramis in its piercing aldehydes and bergamot, but no sooner than this fanfare are we met with the body of Clint (chicka-bow). It's a body of musky clary sage on a bed of vetiver and labdanum, with the IBQ the enduring current from splash-on to skin-scent. It feels more Wrangler-rugged outdoorsy than genteel and clean, and while some may find it redundant if Aramis already tickles their fancy, others may very well appreciate the somewhat greener, herbal earthiness of Clint as a welcome variation. Plus, who could resist a bottle like this? The cap alone is worth the price of admission.

While Clint definitely resembles Aramis, 1976 seems a bit late for Avon to have decided to copy that undisputed giant, then a full decade old. Who knows. But you know what else will remind you of Aramis? Avon's excellent Oland (1970). To me, Clint is a greener, less smoky version of Oland; so much so that I wouldn't be a bit surprised to learn that Clint is Oland reformulated to ease it up a bit. In any event, Clint will strike most as a gentler, friendlier, all-season version of Aramis. Depending on your tastes (and the tolerance of those around you) that might not be a bad thing. 👍🏻