Aramis Fragrance Review - A True Classic Power Frag Cologne For Men

[@ChoctawFlute]

I sprayed this on last night and woke up with a full beard.

[@fassenm6041]

made me ROTFL

[@daviddavies822]

ha ha ha ha brilliant!

[@delmasstout8709]

Lololol!!!

[@alexschmidt3349]

I can see the legend is till making laugh in 2024 😂

[@keziahdelaney8174]

😂

[@johncgw4011]

I wore this in my 20's and it is as distinctive as it is powerful. But as this reviewer states, worn correctly it is suggestive and then authoritative. I was sending a card to an old flame and I sealed the envelope with a mist of Aramis. Smell is a potent memory trigger, and this was a decade later or more. Let's just say she called me when she got that card.

[@Bespokeunit]

Very interesting! Thanks for the feedback and your insights!

[@beast1624]

AMEN. Been wearing this for 50+ years. The girlfriends of my youth, my wife of 44 years and both of my daughters WILL NOT let me wear any other fragrance. 2 sprays on the chest before putting on a shirt is perfect for all day.

[@CC33777]

Great review. This is a big bold unapologetic leathery fragrance. Seems like many of today's young women want their "men" to smell of something they could wear themselves. Sometimes you just gotta say WTF and step out of society's comfort zone. You'll be glad you did.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks for you comment! Yeah, we're big fans and it's great to see with these comments that it has such a well-deserved following. Best, CP

[@markart157]

absolutely, but some old school fragrances are horrible, i love old school ones but I recently tried on that was just repulsive. It's YSL Kouros, oh man that one smelled like not well cleaned toilets.

[@Lawful_Rebel]

@@markart157 Yeah, that'd be the Civitone (smells like old artificial piss and worse); it used to be made with real Civit, so you knew it was good - It smelt like pure gasoline, and burnt the nostrils, but when it came to the ladies, 60% of the time it worked every time 😎; or was that 'Sex Panther'? I forget. Anyway, New Kouros smells like Bigfoot's d**k 🤢

[@michelletammydenney1417]

I'm a woman and I bought this fragrance because Freddie Mercury use to wear it and I love it !❤

[@autumn1231]

Smart comment. I agree 100%.

[@FragranceGame85]

I bought this yesterday. I am 35 and I absolutely love it. My wife got emotional when she smelled it as it was her grandads daily scent so brought back some good memories

[@Bespokeunit]

That's fantastic to hear

[@hippiegirlrocks]

My daddy wore this fragrance in the late '60s early '70s. He was usually dressed in a suit wearing this wonderful scent. No wonder the woman would swoon when he walked into a room! I'll never forgot my daddy's smell. He passed away in 1983. Thank you for this review. It brought back beautiful memories.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Melissa, Thank you for this wonderful comment. It's a very touching story to hear and we're humbled that the video had such a profound effect. Best, CP

[@BG-sq7zf]

Thank you for your comment and experience. Be blessed both of you 🙏🏼💚🕊

[@melvinmckinney9120]

Aramis is my all time favorite, and was one of my father’s favorite colognes. I still wear it today.

[@eo6255]

is it long lasting?

[@FragranceGame85]

@@eo6255 yes its very long lasting

[@Kman.]

@@FragranceGame85 ...the _loooooooooooooongest_ of any fragrance I've even used! Paco and Givenchy are right up there too

[@FragranceGame85]

@@Kman. i got it and yeah it lasts absolutely ages haha. I really like it

[@edgaringoa1]

I live in Goa India it's hot humid and dusty none of the great names survive more than 3 hrs in this weather. Shifted to Aramis and it lasts all day. Quarter the price and you can splash all you need. Great pick and value for money.

[@BG-sq7zf]

Did you use the same one on this video?

[@edgaringoa1]

@@BG-sq7zf yes I used this and Aramis tobacco reserve too. Both r great provided they r original.

[@nikmansol]

I live in malaysia and it’s the same I think I need to buy it tomorrow

[@edgaringoa1]

@@nikmansol Sample the Aramis tobacco reserve too.

[@shrirams3442]

Does it work well on sweaty skin ? Here in the south we also have hot and humid conditions

[@deluxelex9056]

This and Drakkar Noir remind me of my childhood. Loved both of them.

[@Bespokeunit]

We recently reviewed Drakkar Noir on this very channel if you're interested to hear our thoughts!

[@riaanackerman6372]

This has been my only fragrance for the last 2 years. I wear it in winter, summer, autumn and spring. During spring and summer I would only use 1 spray, and in winter and autumn I would use 2. I have received a lot of compliments for using it, both from men and women. I even used it when I had my construction supervision job. This is the type of fragrance you can use if you are chopping down wood, or taking a lady out on a fine night. My GF wanted to buy me some, and the store attended asked her how old her bf is (I'm 26 btw). If you are looking for a metro man scent, then Aramis is not for you. Aramis is bold and unrefined as well as distinctive. I can't get through the day without my morning mist spray.

[@diogeneslantern18]

Dit klink soos 'n Afrikaanse naam

[@riaanackerman6372]

@@diogeneslantern18 Maar natuurlik ;)

[@Kman.]

Aramis for the win, YES!

[@vaportrails77]

Great presentation! One of my all time favorites! Very masculine and sophisticated and classy. I believe I had a baby size of the vintage but I do enjoy the reformulation. My father wore it for years. Brings back many memories. I will be wearing it for years to come. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Bespokeunit]

Thank you for your comment and thoughts. We always love to hear multi-generational stories. All the best - Paul

[@davidhirst1007]

Back in the 80's my younger brother wore kouros,gave me a bloody headache everytime i smelled it,me i wore amramis and loved it then and love it now,its timeless

[@Bespokeunit]

Timeless indeed!

[@Kman.]

This in *MY* humble opinion, is _THEE_ best fragrance of all time. Not too many fragrances stand the test of time like this one. Indeed, it a very sophisticated fragrance! *This is the 2nd video I've just seen of yours, and by **_FAAAAAAR_** the most thorough of a/thing similar! Great info you don't get elsewhere!*

[@Bespokeunit]

Thank you, your comment is much appreciated! Absolutely, Aramis is truly a fragrance with its own identity.

[@johntocho8954]

I have worn Aramis in the evenings during Fall and Winter since 1973, continue to enjoy to this day. It is a nice afterwork fragrance that should NOT be worn at the office. I enjoyed the review! Well done!

[@eo6255]

does it last a whole day?

[@nelsonmorrison-aldrich8924]

This fragrance actually had a stronger scent in the past..same as paco rabonne..I actually use these to scent my bed linen and occasionally for nighttime fun and games..I have a variety of colognes but these two remind me of college days...

[@Bespokeunit]

Yep, unfortunately we've noticed this trend with many of the classic fragrances over the years. While they claim to not have altered the formula, many users remember the same fragrance being more potent in the past than in current batches. Glad to hear you're still getting enjoyment out of it, though! Rafael

[@patricioemartin]

I absolutely love the elegant and "sartorialistic" British Style (old school somehow...) you have , and you transfer to your Fragrance reviews. CHEERS !

[@Bespokeunit]

Thank you for your kind feedback! Rafael

[@keithbaker5932]

Aramis is my favorite house - original, Devin, Havana, and 900 are all in my collection.

[@johnreynolds6291]

Excellent Review of this Timeless Classic Fragrance.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thank you very much!

[@uzi_187]

In your opinion, how does the animalic note of Aramis classic compare to that of later frags such as Kouros and Antaeus?

[@charlieboy13]

I actually really like Aramis. Unfortunately, I wouldn't dare wear it for the reasons you sum up perfectly!

[@Bespokeunit]

We agree that it's a tough one. Better to be safe than sorry with this animal.

[@sheyshah2848]

Life is short, unleash this beast!

[@benchampion3768]

Another fine review CP. Was my Dads signature in the 70s. Great masculine juice that still holds it’s own after all these years and women still love. A perennial classic.

[@Bespokeunit]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, like Brut and Old Spice, it's a classic dad's fragrance. However, it needed someone with a little more zeal to carry it off. We're sure your father carried it nicely!

[@benchampion3768]

Bespoke Unit - and I carry it nicely too albeit not as a signature scent as I have over 200 bottles. Still a great office friendly scent for someone like me who has a penchant for the old school classics anyway.. That and I’m a Dad now too so it’s fair game lol.

[@LolaCrazy2221]

Aramis is my favroite cologne. What do you think of Aramis 900? Have you reviewed it in a video? I think Aramis 900 is a big hit or miss too. I get a lot of rose in it but not in a feminine way. Back to talking about the origonal Aramis I am in my 40's almost 50 so I like fragrances that are classics that were around in the 70's and 80's. I've worn Aramis, Pino Sylvestre (even though it's been around much longer since 1955) and Polo Green a lot. Thank you for this video! I just subscribed. I will enjoy seeing your videos in the future because I think you give good advice and good reviews.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it. Planning on doing Pino Sylvestre soon but haven't considered Aramis 900. Will take a note of it, thanks! Best, CP

[@Lawful_Rebel]

Aramis is an all time classic, it's missing a bit of oomf these days compared to the old formulation, but it's had to move with the times. It's still Aramis and I love it

[@Bespokeunit]

Absolutely! And yes, it seems to have lost some of its power but it's still pretty darn strong!

[@The_whimsickal_artist]

Can you please tell me what does it smell like? I mean Can you compare it to another scent. Like Sebastian paul to me smells like old spice. I want to purchase this aramis but I'm trying to find out what it can be compared to. Like Halston Z14 smells like polo green...(which is a brilliant handsome smell) 🙏🏻 Thanks

[@zulufighter]

This is a fantastic review, you know your stuff

[@Bespokeunit]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@hamid237]

I just ordered Aramis Classic and Havana.Thanks for the video!

[@Bespokeunit]

Great to hear Rami. Please let us know how you get on with them. Cheers - Paul

[@gstevens6948]

Perfect description, I couldn’t agree more.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks!

[@aqsamkhan5933]

Hope it still performs even after reformulation.

[@marcjohn9404]

It doesn't, but there's a concentrated version called "Aramis Concentree" that I've intended to check out. The Aramis I bought in 2015 had terrible longevity and mediocre projection.

[@stevehorrill5755]

Has not been good since the 2005 reform when certain animal extracts were banned.

[@karimadel4309]

Keep these nice videos coming, perfect review mate!

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Karim! Thanks for your comment! I look forward to your comments in the future! Best, CP

[@nightlore000]

Thank you for posting .. The reformulated version doesn't smell much different to how it smelt in 1979 .. and the price in Argos 110 mil £25 .. in Boots 110 mil £72 ..

[@eddiemaxwell6949]

Back in the 1960s and 70s, the air was full of tobacco smoke and our clothes stank of it, even if we didn't smoke. So the aftershaves we wore had to be strong. I started using it in my late teens. The last bottle I had was stolen in a burglary and I haven't smelt it in decades. I'll have to find some to remind me.

[@Bespokeunit]

Sounds like you were the victim of burglars with good taste in fragrances! Jokes aside, this one is generally easy to purchase online. Rafael

[@eddiemaxwell6949]

Yes, they took lots of good stuff. I've seen Aramis on sites, so I know it's there when I go buying again. Spellchecker rewrote Aramis as Seamus. I wonder if it would have been as popular with that name!

[@Polo-mt9rb]

Hi there. My Aramis by Aramis 2017 batch code lasts 24 hours. I feel that leather shipra on my neck. The drydown is quite similar with Quorum 1982. Great review mate. Now I am trying to find vintage Aramis cologne bottle. I hope it will be much better. Best

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks! I did a quick search on ebay and there seem to be a ton of vintage Aramis bottles. Have you tried that? Rafael

[@Polo-mt9rb]

Dear Rafael I have vintage Quorum from late 80's. Polo Green and Drakkar Cosmair editions. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme from the 90's. They smell better than new formulations. Much better. Honestly. Do you believe that vintage fragrances from Ebay are real? Or fake. Skam??? The juice inside? Is it authentic? They have fantastic scent. But is it possible modern technology to imitate the scent of vintage fragrances??? Is it possible to produce the refill perfume nowadays with the same quality as Polo Green from the late 80's??? What do you think about that?

[@rjs1955]

I have been using aramis since the mid '70s and actually the only scent I will wear it's not quite as strong or potent as it used to be when it was a cologne and now an UDT. I can remember sending shirts to dry cleaning or washing at home and the scent would still be there not like that anymore. But my only and I mean only go to cologne

[@Santos-dq3qn]

I like it very much and woman really like it. I also can say, that it is a fragrance that will be remembered, because of individuality. I wore it when meeting my girlfriend and she always say, that she smell it and remember that day when I wear it

[@nikmansol]

Today I bought 3 Versace perfumes and just tested aramis on my arm . Only aramis survived the heat

[@Bespokeunit]

That doesn't surprise me!

[@ericagustin9442]

Nice review Chief... for the Aramis classic perfume is it the original scent or reformulated? thanks ...

[@vinucoltean755]

Very great review

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks!

[@ahsansiddiqui4020]

Is it project good or excellent?

[@Bespokeunit]

Both? :)

[@ahsansiddiqui4020]

@@Bespokeunit ... Dear projection wise which is better aqua di gio perfumo or aramis...

[@Bespokeunit]

@@ahsansiddiqui4020 We'd say that Aramis would be the better power frag. ADG is Profumo works well but not nearly as well as Aramis.

[@ahsansiddiqui4020]

@@Bespokeunit ohh. Thnx mate

[@suseendranbalakrishnan6529]

Hi Bespoke Unit, very nice and great review. I enjoyed it. Thank you. What do you think about the 240ml Deluxe Edition of this perfume? Any special in this version? No one reviewed about this Deluxe Edition (Available only in 240ml size). Cheers.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Suseendran, Thanks for your feedback! We have yet to try the Deluxe Edition you mention so can't really speak to it. Rafael

[@edwardchessun]

@Bespoke Unit thanks for the review, I brought a bottle from Amazon recently. I am wondering if it may be old or faked as it doesn't seem to last as long as you say it does. ( maximum 2 hours) the serial number is stuck on with a neat plastic label on the base, I wondered if you have seen this before? Or is the serial number on your aramis engraved/imprinted onto the glass bottle?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Edward, If it's any consolation, the serial number of mine is stamped onto a large sticker at the bottom of the bottom (BA6)! If it's a more recent batch, it may have been reformulated since I did the video. Alternatively, it could be a much older one, which may not perform quite as well. Another possibility is that you may be going nose blind after a while since it's so strong. The best way to check if it still smells is by asking somebody else. Best, CP

[@edwardchessun]

@@Bespokeunit thank you! Today it is lasting much longer too, suppose it's all body chemistry, like a cigar

[@Bespokeunit]

@@edwardchessun That's quite possible! Many factors such as temperature, humidity, and your own body chemistry can affect a fragrance's performance.

[@investigatorreports4311]

I just got this in the mail 2 days ago. When sprayed I got this big blast of cinnamon, a lot like Big Red gum. Wife got the same impression as I did. The drydown smells very powdery. That's all I got out of this fragrance, nothing more. I expected a much more masculine, dark, rich, aroma that lasted. When sprayed on wrist, scent is gone in 25 minutes. Extremely weak and definitely will NEVER repurchase this Aramis. I love the bottle though very classy.

[@Hooligan112]

It does not have staying power. I bought aramis after so many positive comments from the people who wear it. I bought it and i sprayed 5 times on my clothes and after an hour it vanished. I had to sniff my clothes to smell it. What wrong with it man. Is it diluted?. My bottle is genuine by the way. I don't know why people are saying it's lasting power is insane but it's hardly there.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Stallion. This is the first I've heard about that... Could it be that you go noseblind to it? Picking it up on textiles could be hinting at that as the fragrance isn't cycling or evaporating the same way as it does on skin, you won't get used to it the same way. Ask other people if they can smell it! Best, CP

[@Hooligan112]

@@Bespokeunit hey thanks for replying sir. I think they have changed the formula or something. Maybe it's more diluted now or too much alcohol and Less perfume. But i have tried it on skin also and i have to try hard to smell the fragrance. Maybe the new bottles coming are changed.

[@othermyke]

I have a newer bottle, 3-4 months old and it lasts all day I don't wear it much but my gf loves it thus the reason I bought it. Maybe you got a bad batch.

[@brandenmattox7062]

Dr. King wore this cologne.

[@Bespokeunit]

That's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@docsamson198]

Wow, that's awesome to know! I think I read somewhere that Sean Connery wore this, too?

[@NewLifeHRCM8832]

Yes, he did. I remember reading that somewhere years ago.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great review and I enjoyed it

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks, Michael! Much appreciated! Best, CP

[@ynnnnnnn84]

this morning i spray one in my left arm at 6:30 am and it is in my arm intel 5:00 pm

[@MrZZooh]

Awesome review. I blind bought it based on my experience with the brand as a kid. I read pn frangrantica that the post 2019 batches are an abomination. Is that true?

[@Bespokeunit]

We have yet to have issues with any particular batch of Aramis. Did you also have a poor experience with the one your purchased? Perhaps it wasn't a post-2019 batch.

[@MrZZooh]

@@Bespokeunit I just got Tobacco Reserve and the original Aramis reviewed here. This one took me back to my childhood. I am not old enough for when this was released. I was born in the 80s but a lot of the younger kids back then wore grandpa colognes in Iran, mostly due to the lack of variety I guess, and I was no exception. It has an old man's after shave kind of smell but I kinda like it. It brings back memories and is very different from what's trendy today , Dior Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel(so bland), which I love. I like the Tobacco Reserve more and it's perhaps my favorite Tobacco cologne because it's dry leaf tobacco and lacks that nauseating sweet smell found in most Tobacco colognes today. I think Aramis is pretty underrated like Guerlain.

[@MrZZooh]

@@Bespokeunit I haven't worn Aramis since the 90s so I don't actually have a solid answer on whether the pre 2019 batches are better or not. But the original EDT reviewed here seems stronger than the Tobacco Reserve EDP. Maybe I'm going nose blind.

[@Orochi_001]

Isn’t the Aramis package made to look like burled walnut? That’s what I always got from the design. My grandfather wore this 24 hours a day in the wet heat of Florida. Great vid!

[@Bespokeunit]

Ah, maybe! Would make sense. Awesome, good man!

[@78troland]

Thank you!😊👌

[@Bespokeunit]

No problem 👍

[@CroElectroStile]

What is your favorite Aramis fragrance? i want to pull a triger on one, was thinking of Tuscany or Havan , what would you recommend?

[@Bespokeunit]

Honestly, I only tried them once as they're not easily available in France. Personally, I prefer the original

[@Jamie5633]

Great review by the way !! Not sure if u can answer my question below

[@superamishguy]

for the others who wear Aramis, how many sprays do you apply/recommend?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Jay, I tend to stick to no more than two that are either: a) front of throat and back of the neck (for better sillage) b) each side of the neck (for better face-on projection) We offer a full guide on applying fragrances if you're interested: bespokeunit.com/fragrance/apply Best, CP

[@superamishguy]

Bespoke Unit perfect, thanks for your reply and your video. I'll check out your guide, I bet that'll help a bunch

[@Bespokeunit]

Great to hear it! Let us know if you have any more questions! Best, CP

[@andrewlosseff2361]

One ! No more !

[@Lawful_Rebel]

I never know how much to spray with strong colognes, so, I'm always a big wary - 1 spray?

[@Bespokeunit]

I'd say either one spray if you're feeling very conservative or two - one under each juggler vein. Occasionally, I'll add a third on the back of the neck, but that's if I'm going to be outside a lot.

[@J.DeLaPoer]

This for night, Xeryus for day; though depends on the season too. Just wish they hadn’t reformulated Xeryus from the ‘80s...

[@Bespokeunit]

That's another one that we need to review!

[@marcjohn9404]

Current formula doesn't last very well. I've heard the concentree is almost exactly the same as vintage though - super potent and good endurance. I'm gonna check that one I think.

[@Bespokeunit]

Let us know what you think!

[@yanassi]

Aramis story. In 1970 going to a pary with friends, i was wearing aramis. Walking in the door, a lady none of us knew screamed aramis, who’s wearing aramis? I raised my hand. My friends bought a bottle.

[@Bespokeunit]

Excellent anecdote! I'm sure I would've run out instantly to buy a bottle as well after that reaction :D Rafael

[@aramis9929]

Disculpa el anterior comentario fue de una hija, la fragancia Aramis es de las mejores que he probado y ademas asi me llamo en honor al mosquetero en la historia de Alejandro Dumas

[@Bespokeunit]

Not a problem! It's indeed a great fragrance. And you have a great name!

[@jamesedinger4956]

I know for a fact that Aramis does not smell the same as it did in the past...something is missing

[@Bespokeunit]

I never knew it until relatively recently (about 4 years or so) but that doesn't surprise me. Everything gets reformulated on a regular basis.

[@sandramontalvan2684]

Its truly the best cologne on the planet

[@Bespokeunit]

Classics never go out of style. Rafael

[@ExtremelySkilledGamer]

Would this be suitable for a 22 year old?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi there, It might be a bit tough to be honest. It's a very mature fragrance but if you have a distinctive retro style or mature personality, you might be able to pull it off. Best, CP

[@golgo1393]

It's up to your liking. I was wearing this proudly when I was 19

[@Bespokeunit]

Fair enough. And just to make it clear, we're not trying to dictate dogma of what men should or shouldn't wear but instead we're trying to help define expectations of the experience a fragrance can bring.

[@mikaeladisse8641]

What if you are 27?

[@Flosseveryday]

@@mikaeladisse8641 just try it

[@sfundonkosi8256]

Martin luther king's favorite perfume ♥

[@Bespokeunit]

That's interesting! I hadn't heard about this before - thanks for sharing! Rafael

[@harrymuhammad9835]

Nice vid sir.I found a bottle at a thrift shop that seems to be a vintage splash on with really good juice.What I think is the batch code is only two digits 99.Do you know the history/date of this fragrance splash bottle?

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Harry, I'm afraid that I don't know the old batch codes from Aramis so it's hard to say. However, you might get lucky with some deep Googling! Has it managed to keep its fragrance? Best, CP

Very good description of this fragrance

[@peterbosher6066]

I have recently bought this I used to wear it in the 60's. I remember it was made in the USA and was strong. The one I have just bought is made in Switzerland and seems very weak and doesn't last very long I wonder if the formula has been changed recently. Unlike this video I would have to over apply to get any reasonable lasting power.

[@Bespokeunit]

Hi Peter, It seems that there was a significant reformulation recently as the one I reviewed was still quite strong. This must have happened in the last year or so as other commenters have made a similar observation to you. All the best, CP

[@i.d.c9414]

I'm trying to find a scent that's strong enough and kind of that of nature. Maybe a smell like wood or something.

[@Bespokeunit]

Consider also Givenchy Gentleman (1974) or even Dunhill For Men (1934)!

[@jodhakzventhan2286]

Me aramis classic n drakar noir

[@Bespokeunit]

Great choices!

[@Jamie5633]

Has any other females worn this ? I saw a bottle in a photo of a vogue managers desk ( a lady ) I presume it was hers - she’s a mentor of mine I tried a tester today and liked it but is it for women can it be ?

[@Jamie5633]

The photo was from 1968 she was a real star of a person masculine feminine style

[@darryljones4584]

Classic my dad had this during the early 70s and I wore everyday to school I'm making a purchase soon tired of the weak fragrances out there today...'same old song"👍🏾

[@Bespokeunit]

Hard to go wrong. Let us know how you get on! Rafael

[@findingayoutubename2014]

LOL I searched up my name and this popped up

[@sayoussefsand2855]

nice

[@mayanpeetey3013]

I love it

[@GeneralVisa]

Tht squeak is stronger than the fragrance itself

[@Cyphoria]

13:40 minuts talk about fragrance that the viewers cannot smell

[@Bespokeunit]

That's the point of the video, to elaborate with words on a fragrance that cannot be smelled in person. Same thing with reviews of cigars... or food....

[@zurahashim5672]

wow

[@Bespokeunit]

Indeed!

[@donatas85]

I like my Aramis, but my girlfriend says that is smells like an old fuck :)

[@noname-cx9vs]

This is the worst cologne I’ve ever smelled

[@Bespokeunit]

I suppose to each their own. Rafael