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Etienne Aigner

Explosive (EDT)

1986

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1986

Explosive (Original Release)

Price Range
$30 – $95

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"Explosive is a classic women's Eau de Toilette launched in 1986. Its character is centered on a spicy-floral chypre structure with a brisk, aromatic opening. Coriander, aldehydes, and bergamot create a bright and assertive introduction. The heart develops into a traditional floral blend of rose, geranium, orris root, and lily-of-the-valley. Oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, and musk provide a dry, earthy, woody foundation. The overall impression is vintage, elegant, and noticeable, with stronger projection than many contemporary floral fragrances."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Elegant
Mysterious
Sophisticated
Powerful

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Meeting
Date
Night Out

Fun Facts

Explosive was introduced in 1986 as a women's Eau de Toilette.

The commonly listed bottle size is 100 ml.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusSyntheticFloralPowderyChypreEarthyWoodyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

coriander
aldehydes
bergamot
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

rose
geranium
orris root
lily-of-the-valley
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

oakmoss
patchouli
vetiver
sandalwood
musk

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Explosive is generally characterized as a spicy-floral, chypre-floral fragrance with a distinctly classic and vintage profile. It is described as aromatic and floral, with above-average longevity and projection. Its assertive character is better suited to wearers who enjoy traditional, noticeable fragrances than to those seeking a soft modern floral.”

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