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Explosive by Etienne Aigner (1986): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Etienne Aigner/Explosive

Explosive by Etienne Aigner

Fragrance / 1986

Explosive

FEMININE

8.2/ 10768 ratings

WoodyEarthyaromatic

fresh spicy

mossy

Released: 1986
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

ExplosiveEtienne Aigner

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Coriander Aldehydes

Heart notes

Lily Of The Valley Orris Root

Base notes

Patchouli Vetyver

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Earthy

aromatic

fresh spicy

mossy

patchouli

rose

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.1 / 10

Sillage5.4 / 10

Value7.9 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Day59%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male2%
Female55%
Unisex43%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.2/10

Excellent

768 ratings

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Explosive compared

Explosive vs Rose Explosion Etienne Aigner & Fragrance World Explosive vs Debut Etienne Aigner & Etienne Aigner Explosive vs Xi Ignis Etienne Aigner & Etienne Aigner Explosive vs Explosion Etienne Aigner & Reghen's Masters Perfumers Explosive vs Icon Etienne Aigner & Etienne Aigner Explosive vs Ô Intense Etienne Aigner & Lancôme

Frequently asked

What does Explosive by Etienne Aigner smell like?+

Explosive by Etienne Aigner features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Coriander, and Aldehydes at the top, Rose, Geranium, and Lily Of The Valley at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is woody, earthy, aromatic.

What are the notes in Explosive?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Coriander, and Aldehydes. Heart notes: Rose, Geranium, Lily Of The Valley, and Orris Root. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Vetyver.

Is Explosive for men or women?+

Explosive by Etienne Aigner is designed for women.

When was Explosive released?+

Explosive by Etienne Aigner was launched in 1986.

What fragrances are similar to Explosive?+

Fragrances similar to Explosive include Rose Explosion by Fragrance World, Debut by Etienne Aigner, Xi Ignis by Etienne Aigner, Explosion by Reghen's Masters Perfumers, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Explosive by Etienne Aigner is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Explosive was launched in 1986. Top notes are Coriander, Aldehydes and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Geranium, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are oak moss, Patchouli, Vetyver, Sandalwood and Musk. Explosive was launched in 1986 . It opens with notes of bergamot, coriander and aldehydes. The heart consists of Damask rose, lily of the valley, geranium and iris root, wrapped with the base of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, moss and musk.Available as 100 ml EDT.