Aramis Cologne by Aramis, Men who appreciate more traditional colognes will want to wear Aramis. This item was released in 1966, and it has a timeless quality to it, making it ideal for practically any occasion. Its scent profile is mostly built around sharp, woody notes. It opens with scents of gardenia, bergamot, Artemisia and cinnamon. The middle consists of sandalwood, patchouli, pelargonium and vetiver. The base contains amber, oak moss and leather. The brand, Aramis, belongs to Estee Lauder, and it has been a pioneer in luxurious grooming products for men. The company officially began in 1964, and it draws its names from a character in "The Three Musketeers." The brand has gone on to manufacture dozens of great fragrances for men and women over the decades. Bernard Chant is the perfumer behind this cologne. Chant has developed a number of great fragrances for a number of brands, including Halston, Gres and Clinique.