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First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner (2018): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Etienne Aigner/First Class Explorer

First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner

Fragrance / 2018

First Class Explorer

MASCULINE

8.2/ 1043 ratings

CitrusWoody

Powdery

aromatic

fresh spicy

Released: 2018
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Dominique Preyssas

First Class ExplorerEtienne Aigner

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Cardamom Pink Grapefruit Mandarin Orange

Heart notes

Base notes

Ambergris Cedar

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

The character

Citrus

Woody

Powdery

aromatic

fresh spicy

patchouli

violet

warm spicy

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.6 / 10

Sillage4.5 / 10

Value8.1 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night65%

Audience skew

Male79%
Female9%
Unisex12%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.2/10

Excellent

43 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner smell like?+

First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner features a layered composition opening with Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, and Cardamom at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Violet at the heart, Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, powdery.

What are the notes in First Class Explorer?+

Top notes: Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Pink Grapefruit, and Mandarin Orange. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, and Violet. Base notes: Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, and Cedar.

Is First Class Explorer for men or women?+

First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner is designed for men.

Who created First Class Explorer?+

First Class Explorer was created by Dominique Preyssas for Etienne Aigner.

When was First Class Explorer released?+

First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner was launched in 2018.

What fragrances are similar to First Class Explorer?+

Fragrances similar to First Class Explorer include First Class Executive by Etienne Aigner, First Class by Etienne Aigner, First Voyage by Shamal Scent, Honor Explorer by Christine Lavoisier Parfums, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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First Class Explorer by Etienne Aigner is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. First Class Explorer was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Cardamom; middle notes are Violet, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Cedar, Ambergris and Musk. First Class Explorer comes out at the end of 2018, described as a relaxed and playful scent to wear when on a weekend break. It is for a man who appreciates the latest trends and has an effortelsly cool persona.Top notes: grapefruit, mandarin, pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg Heart: rose, white jasmine, violet Base: cedar, patchouli, vetiver, musk, ambergris, tonka Available as a 50 i 100 ml Eau de Toilette.