Argos Adonis Awakens is an extrait de parfum and launched in 2022. The notes of this fragrance are grapefruit, bergamot, pink pepper, raspberry, rose, vanilla, jasmine, chestnut, rose, cashmere wood and Mysore sandalwood.
From the brand - "John Waterhouse was an English painter known for embracing the Pre-Raphaelite painting style and ancient Greek mythology subject matter. According to legend, Adonis, the Greek god of beauty, desire, and rebirth, would tragically die while hunting. Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans) would rush to his side, cutting herself on a thorn from a rose bush. The rose, a symbol of Aphrodite, created pure and white, was now a brilliant crimson shade of red, stained by her blood. A kiss from the goddess Aphrodite would awaken Adonis; thus, the circle of life would continue. This romantic scent is both opulent and timeless. Argos ADONIS AWAKENS opens with Bright Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Pink Peppercorn. It transitions beautifully into a bouquet of Bulgarian Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Creamy Vanilla, Chestnut, and Juicy Raspberry. Base notes of Mysore Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, and Rose Absolute produce a strikingly provocative and alluring fragrance."
Argos Adonis Awakens Reviews
Fragrantica - "Adonis Awakens is a scent that challenges my typical preferences — and still wins, just slightly. I’m not usually a fan of rose-forward fragrances unless the rose is subtle and well-balanced, and in this case, the rose is definitely prominent in the opening. That said, once the dry down begins, everything softens and blends beautifully into a fresh, slightly seductive everyday wear that feels refined and elegant."
Fragrantica - "I don’t wear rose oud fragrances. But they left the oud out and added this freshness in the opening that is crazy good. Later it fades to the back behind the rose but it’s still there singing background. This is an obvious head turner And projection is nuclear. This is a forever bottle for me. This is what 10/10 smells like.
Fragrantica - "This is the best rose scent ever. If as a Man U don’t do rose bc it’s feminine. Try this. They put the fresh notes with the rose that makes it hard to beat. It’s Danae mixed with love triumphs over war. 9/10 This is the best in the Argos line imo. It’s full bottle worthy. Figured it out!!! It’s fresh dryer sheets with rose in the best way possible."
Fragrantica - "This is excellent! Very beautiful of course, but the scent itself is just what I always wanted from a "masculine" rose. I've tried several fragrances in that vein but never something made me want a bottle like this did. Opening is very delicious, invigorating, rather fitting with the juice color and the whole art behind it. Very much like an awakening for the seasons to change, like I recall the mythology behind Adonis. This is a great transitional fragrance, not too bight but not to heavy, while still having great performance. This is Argos' freshest (if not, then just behind Pour Homme) until Neptune's Trident hits, probably. Very wearable, even signature worthy."
Fragrantica - "You have to love this profile in order to love this fragrance. The brightness, rose, and raspberry vanilla woodiness make this fragrance perfect, but only if you love these types of notes. However, if you love these notes get this and thank me later. So so good though, so good. I only collect fragrances that I love with a passion and this is definitely one. A beautiful scent for men or women. Like the one dude said if you currently have narcissism, don't get this. Makes you feel powerful and radiant. 9.5/10"
