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Would Aramis seem too odd on a woman?

post #1 of 24
9/1/10 at 5:02pm
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Also, could someone direct me to any kind of "what mens' fragrance works well on a woman?" thread? thanks
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post #2 of 24
9/1/10 at 5:32pm
No, I don't think so. It is very similar to Cabochard.

If you like it, wear it!
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post #3 of 24
9/1/10 at 5:45pm
I wore this just yesterday. It is like Cabochard, but VERY similar to Azuree, also made by Estee Lauder. Both are rich floral leathers. Not for the shy.

Other "men's scents" that can be worn by women:

Habit Rouge
Le Troisieme Homme
Richard James
Pour Un Homme
Derby
Mouchoir de Monsieur

In my opinion, if you like it wear it. I concur with JC!
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post #4 of 24
9/1/10 at 5:55pm
The original Aramis? I would say it's a little too butch for a woman. But you can try it.

If you want a more feminine version of Aramis try Lauder Azurée.

Most of the other Aramii I have tried are quite unisex, especially Aramis 900 and Aramis JHL, but also Aramis Devin and Aramis Life.
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post #5 of 24
9/1/10 at 6:03pm
Not so much too "butch," but too widely-recognized as a men's fragrance. That's fine if that's the impression you wish to make, but it's the equivalent of men wearing Chanel No. 5. Smells nice, but many are likely to think you're fragrance cross-dressing.
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post #6 of 24
9/1/10 at 6:35pm
At this day and age i don't give it much thought, with the age of unisex colognes the line of women and men's scents
has gone out the window
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post #7 of 24
9/1/10 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by mrcologneguy View Post

Not so much too "butch," but too widely-recognized as a men's fragrance. That's fine if that's the impression you wish to make, but it's the equivalent of men wearing Chanel No. 5. Smells nice, but many are likely to think you're fragrance cross-dressing.

I see no issues with ANYONE wearing Chanel No 5 or Aramis if they like it. But if they like it and don't wear it because of what other people think, then I feel really sorry for them. Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite pitiful.
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post #8 of 24
9/1/10 at 7:08pm
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Thanks for the opinions. I am a guy. I like when women wear somewhat masculine scents. I was smelling my Aramis today, and it just struck me as kinda pretty from certain angles. I hadn't taken it that way before. I sorta think a woman could wear it, (or more to the point of my concern...I could give it to a girl without seeming like a block-head). I do think there are certain parameters on the male/female scent scale. Aramis may be outrageously cool on a girl, whereas Chanel Pour Monsieur would only seem drab.

I hate asking such questions because they too often get bogged down with the inevitable One-Should-Do-What-They-Want! / The Male-Female-Thing-is-A-False-Dichotomy!

Such a heavy drag.

Thanks again, interesting suggestions
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post #9 of 24
9/1/10 at 7:26pm
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MrCologneGuy: "but [Aramis] is the equivalent of men wearing Chanel No. 5"

I don't think there can be such an equivalent. Firstly, because women can get away with masculine scents much more than vice-versa. And secondly, well, just in terms of the two scents themselves, No.5 is WAY feminine, and Aramis is way manly...but with touches of flowers.

Anyway, not being combative, just talkin'
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post #10 of 24
9/1/10 at 10:11pm
No more odd than Bandit or the above mentioned Cabochard. It's on my to-buy list and I will not think twice about wearing it.
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post #11 of 24
9/2/10 at 5:40am
I wear Aramises of various kinds all the time. In fact, I remember stealing my dad's Aramis to wear when I was a wee girl way back when! Then I wondered if it was too girly for men!
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post #12 of 24
9/2/10 at 5:59am
Aramis is so close to Estee Lauder Azuree they are almost interchangeable. I would not have believed it until I did a side by side test.

As well, if you like Aliage, try Aramis Devin
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post #13 of 24
9/2/10 at 5:59am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

I see no issues with ANYONE wearing Chanel No 5 or Aramis if they like it. But if they like it and don't wear it because of what other people think, then I feel really sorry for them. Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite pitiful.

Agreed. As I stated, that's fine if that's the impression you wish to make. No problem with that.
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post #14 of 24
9/2/10 at 6:12am
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Originally Posted by Frip View Post

MrCologneGuy: "but [Aramis] is the equivalent of men wearing Chanel No. 5"

I don't think there can be such an equivalent. Firstly, because women can get away with masculine scents much more than vice-versa. And secondly, well, just in terms of the two scents themselves, No.5 is WAY feminine, and Aramis is way manly...but with touches of flowers.

Anyway, not being combative, just talkin'

I could see it. But with regard to the original question, my point is if you're concerned about "seeming too odd" by wearing a fragrance that's marketed to the opposite sex, you should consider how well-known that fragrance is as a men's or women's cologne.
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post #15 of 24
9/2/10 at 6:34am
I actually think it's very sexy on a woman's skin.
cheers
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post #16 of 24
9/2/10 at 6:36am
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Originally Posted by mrcologneguy View Post

Agreed. As I stated, that's fine if that's the impression you wish to make. No problem with that.

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Originally Posted by mrcologneguy View Post

I could see it. But with regard to the original question, my point is if you're concerned about "seeming too odd" by wearing a fragrance that's marketed to the opposite sex, you should consider how well-known that fragrance is as a men's or women's cologne.

I personally don't think that John and Jane Q Public would even know what fragrance you were wearing. And the only "impression" you would make is that you smell fantastic and have great taste.
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post #17 of 24
9/2/10 at 6:43am
To me, this question has everything to do with context. I think mrcologneguy has a good point about Aramis being a very recognizable fragrance. In certain contexts, a person might be "seen" as making an intentional statement if he/she wore a very identifiable opposite gender fragrance. If I were concerned about making a certain impression in a certain type of place, I would modify my choice to suit the occasion. Personally, I wear what I like first and foremost to please myself, but there are exceptions...like job interviews, when you want to consider the impression your clothes and fragrance make on others. I say, if in doubt, don't.
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post #18 of 24
9/2/10 at 6:47am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

I personally don't think that John and Jane Q Public would even know what fragrance you were wearing. And the only "impression" you would make is that you smell fantastic and have great taste.

That's a good point, too. Most people don't know what fragrance you're wearing, let alone that you may be wearing a fragrance intended for the opposite gender. They do know when you've over applied. But I think mrcologneguy still has a good point about very recognizable scents. E.g., "The Jehovah's Witness lady who rang my doorbell was wearing Polo," or "Hmm...my bank manager Mr. So and So is wearing Chanel No. 5!" Some people might have a strange reaction to that (not us).
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post #19 of 24
9/2/10 at 7:01am
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Originally Posted by lilybelle View Post

That's a good point, too. Most people don't know what fragrance you're wearing, let alone that you may be wearing a fragrance intended for the opposite gender. They do know when you've over applied. But I think mrcologneguy still has a good point about very recognizable scents. E.g., "The Jehovah's Witness lady who rang my doorbell was wearing Polo," or "Hmm...my bank manager Mr. So and So is wearing Chanel No. 5!" Some people might have a strange reaction to that (not us).

True, they may recognize it - or maybe they won't. A woman I work with commented that I smelled really good and wanted to know what it was. I told her Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue (a very popular fragrance). She was quite surprised because she said that is the fragrance that she wears all of the time - but it smelled completely different on me.
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post #20 of 24
9/2/10 at 7:28am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

...She was quite surprised because she said that is the fragrance that she wears all of the time - but it smelled completely different on me.

Another good point!
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post #21 of 24
9/2/10 at 8:30am
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Petruciccij: "Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite pitiful."

Well, I mean, it's nice when a person chooses not to stink up the room with a scent that he knows only he would like. No need to make an idol of rebel-independence. Let's not fool ourselves. We wear a fragrance in equal parts for ourselves AND for others. We wear fragrances to please. To be pleasing. To be...desired.

We can always flip the simplistic around to see if we approve its inverse.

Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite noble.

Sounds good to me.
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post #22 of 24
9/2/10 at 9:55am
Adding: one of my best male friends wears Chanel No5- often in parfum, and Eau Premiere as well. He gets lots of compliments, usually from women.

And if we think of what Coco Chanel said, "Wear perfume wherever you want to be kissed" that usually helps avoid stinking up the room

Now this thread has me lemming some Azuree and Aliage....
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post #23 of 24
9/2/10 at 10:13am
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Originally Posted by Frip View Post

Petruciccij: "Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite pitiful."

Well, I mean, it's nice when a person chooses not to stink up the room with a scent that he knows only he would like. No need to make an idol of rebel-independence. Let's not fool ourselves. We wear a fragrance in equal parts for ourselves AND for others. We wear fragrances to please. To be pleasing. To be...desired.

We can always flip the simplistic around to see if we approve its inverse.

Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite noble.

Sounds good to me.

I guess I am saying this from experience. As a once very closeted gay man, I didn't live my life for myself - and it was miserable. But now, I really don't care for the most part what other people think - and that applies to fragrances as well. I like Chanel No 5 so I wear it - for myself. If someone else likes the way it smells, then that's great. If they don't like the smell or think I am "cross-dressing", so be it - it's not going to deter me from wearing it.

Sorry if I am getting "heavy". I just feel people should enjoy life and not be so concerned about others - it is way too short not to.
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post #24 of 24
9/2/10 at 11:46am
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

I see no issues with ANYONE wearing Chanel No 5 or Aramis if they like it. But if they like it and don't wear it because of what other people think, then I feel really sorry for them. Living your life for others instead of yourself is quite pitiful.

Well said, JC. I concur totally.
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