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Aramis Aramis vs Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for the community favourite, Aramis for the value.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeCloverBergamotGardenia
Heart
PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
92%
Earthy
84%
Leather
79%
Warm spicy
71%
Mossy
69%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Aramis by Aramis is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Aramis was launched in 1966. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Chant. Top notes are Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Thyme, Clover, Bergamot and Gardenia; middle notes are Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom and Orris Root; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut. Aramis was created in 1966 and dedicated to men who appreciate tradition and classic, and this is the reason why this perfume is always modern.The composition is built around woody, sharp notes, which are very powerful and masculine. Aramis is one of the few contemporary fragrances in which the well-known intensive leather note can easily be recognized. Aramis is one of the brands belonging to Estee Lauder. It is very popular in America, where fragrances with a stronger character are preferred.The opening notes are grassy green and fresh, spiced with cinnamon. The heart is woody with pelargonium, which possesses an intensive floral-spicy aromatic scent. The perfume ends with a massive leather note.Top notes: artemisia, bergamot, cinnamon, gardenia;Middle notes: pelargonium, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood;Base: leather, oakmoss, amber.
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Notes
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGreen NotesCarawaySageBergamotMarjoramCitruses
Heart
RoseCarnationPatchouliVetiverClovesJasmineCedarSpicy NotesArtemisiaOrris Root
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskSandalwoodLabdanumAmberCoconut
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
96%
Warm spicy
78%
Fresh spicy
76%
Earthy
71%
Leather
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Leather fragrance for men. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Louis Monnet. Top notes are Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil, Green Notes, Caraway, Sage, Bergamot, Marjoram and Citruses; middle notes are Rose, Carnation, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cloves, Jasmine, Cedar, Spicy Notes, Artemisia and Orris Root; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber and Coconut. This classical leather scent for men appeared at the time when ultimate intensive chypre and masculine leather fragrances were very popular. It became a synonym for classical men\'s elegance in the world of fragrances. The fresh aromatic opening includes the notes of basil, bergamot, green notes, juniper berries, marjoram, thyme and lavender. The heart is warm and even hot, featured with woody notes of Guaiac, patchouli and vetiver, tender floral and sensual spices. Dark and mysterious, masculine base notes are composed of amber, castoreum, smoky incense, dark leather, oak moss and musk. The perfume was created by Louis Monnet in 1978.
Notes in Common
41% sharedShared (13)
ArtemisiaBergamotPatchouliSageJasmineOrris RootLeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut
Only in Aramis
AldehydesMyrrhThymeCloverGardeniaCardamom
Only in Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
LavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGreen NotesCarawayMarjoramCitrusesRoseCarnationClovesCedarSpicy Notes+1 more
Rating
3.99vs4.26
Ratings
4,517vs1,296
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1966vs1978
Which should I buy?
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for the community favourite, Aramis for the value.
- Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is rated higher by the community: 4.26 from 1,296 ratings, against 3.99 from 4,517.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Van Cleef & Arpels is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Aramis is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Aramis if value for money matters most.