What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Galbanum and aldehydes at the top, pine tree needles and carnation in the middle and leather and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1977
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Devin notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Aramis Devin EDC
Devin EDC comes from Aramis. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Other Aramis perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Tobacco Reserve, Havana and JHL.
Is Devin long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like leather and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Devin for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like pine tree needles and leather. Less obvious notes include artemisia, cinnamon and labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €75. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Azzaro.
If you like Devin, try these
Similar picks to try: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (13 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (12 shared notes), Azzaro (10 shared notes) and Jaguar (13 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace L'Homme starts from €33.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Devin come out?
It came out in 1977.
Can women wear Devin?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.