The Perfume Library

Reception

7.8

Amouage · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reception is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening green and spicy before settling into a sweet, resinous woodiness. The top is built on coriander, pink pepper, pine and juniper, with coffee and lemon alongside, giving a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cashmeran, patchouli and frankincense form a woody, lightly smoky core. Vanilla and musk sweeten the base, while cypriol and gaiac wood keep it earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean masculine and modern. Mancera Hindu Kush and Pana Dora XVI have a close profile.

Line 618

6.6

Amouage · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Line 618 is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, setting a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn, winter and spring, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as open to both. It opens with pineapple, plum and peach for a fruity sweetness, while black pepper and milky notes pull it towards a spicy, creamy tone. In the heart, heliotrope, pine and coconut milk form a soft floral-creamy layer. The base of leather, sandalwood, patchouli and gaiac wood settles into a woody, smoky finish.

Overture 41

8.1

Amouage · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Overture 41 pairs a spicy opening of frankincense, saffron and cinnamon with a sweet, resinous warmth of sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla, and is classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick evenings and nights out, though some wear it for leisure or the office. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean clearly to one side. It opens with frankincense, saffron, calvados and cinnamon, spicy and resinous. The heart of sandalwood, benzoin, Rosa centifolia and geranium adds a floral, creamy softness. It dries down to labdanum, vanilla, leather and patchouli, sweet, leathery and woody. Amouage Overture Woman and Penhaligon's Cairo have a close profile.

Oud Ulya

8.8

Amouage · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Oud Ulya is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, an oriental built on oud, softened by creamy vanilla and darkened by the animal edge of birch tar. Oud Ulya is a strong perfume. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters give the longevity a high score. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, with a dense, full character. Assam oud leads, laying down a spicy, woody ground. In the heart, vanilla pulls that severity towards something creamy and sweet. The base of birch tar leaves a smoky, resinous, animal trail. Les Vides Anges Bois d'Agar 01 / Bonjour Madame (Eau de Parfum) and Ameenroma Aromatics Dehn Indian Oud have a close profile.

Incense Rori

8.2

Amouage · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Amouage Incense Rori is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, resinous character against a smoky, woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and leaves a reasonable trail. It reads as suitable for both men and women, with a mostly floral, spicy and oriental feel. It opens with frankincense, which brings a resinous, smoky start. In the heart, Virginia cedar builds a woody frame, and oakmoss rounds it off with an earthy depth at the base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, softened by floral touches. Mauboussin Cristal Oud and Le Labo Osmanthus 19 have a close profile.

Arcus

7.4

Amouage · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Arcus is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men that has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with lime, bergamot and fig leaf. The heart adds a floral, spicy layer of cyclamen, basil, geranium and lavender. The base settles on teakwood, patchouli and amber, with lychee adding a light fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with the office close behind. Khadlaj Shiyaaka (Blue) and Lattafa Ra'ed Luxe have a close profile.

Saffron Hamra

9.1

Amouage · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Saffron Hamra is a spicy, floral and smoky unisex fragrance built around Persian saffron, Rosa centifolia absolute and cade juniper wood. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings, so they show a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The character is dense and warm, sitting between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. It opens with Persian saffron, which gives a spicy, faintly leathery warmth. In the heart, Rosa centifolia absolute adds a soft, sweet, slightly fruity floral touch. The base of cade juniper wood is smoky, earthy and woody, and the oriental feel carries through to the end. Amouroud Oud du Jour and Tom Ford Ébène Fumé have a close profile.

Al Andalus

8.1

Amouage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Al Andalus is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, powdery and woody finish, presented as a men's fragrance; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, orange blossom and rosemary, bright and green from the start. Geranium, lily of the valley and clary sage carry the floral, herbal heart. Sandalwood, oakmoss and musk settle underneath, and the sweet, spicy and oriental touches spread over that woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good, though few voters have rated it, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads masculine overall. Rasasi Al Wisam Day and Francesco Smalto Molto Smalto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Aqor

7.9

Amouage · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Rose Aqor is a unisex scent built on Omani cistus, frankincense and sandalwood, pairing a fresh, floral side with a sweet, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these are indications rather than firm verdicts. It is not tied to one gender and can be worn by anyone. It opens with cistus up front; frankincense brings a warm, resinous heart, and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody base. The fresh floral character is softened by sweetness and carries a slightly synthetic sheen. Desert Eden and Rose on the Moon have a close profile.

Silver Cristal

8.4

Amouage · 1998

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Silver Cristal is a floral and woody women's perfume with powdery, resinous and earthy sides, and it has been discontinued. It opens with geranium, lily, rose and ylang-ylang, with carrot leaf and cyclamen adding a green edge. The heart brings heliotrope, iris, jasmine, peach and plum, with clove adding spice. The base is led by sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss and amber, while frankincense, vanilla and civet make it warm, resinous and oriental. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so that picture rests on a limited sample. The scent is dense, mature and distinct. Halston Halston (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Asrar

8.7

Amouage · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Asrar opens with saffron and spices before moving into oud, sandalwood and vanilla, a sweet, spicy, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly worn in the evening or on a night out, though leisure and office wear get votes too. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. Spices and saffron lead the top. Vanilla and ambergris in the heart sweeten it and add a creamy softness. The base of oud, sandalwood and moss leaves a woody, resinous, earthy depth, with an animal edge staying in the background.

Eau d'Amouage

7.3

Amouage · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Amouage Eau d'Amouage is a fruity, floral scent that settles into a woody, sweet and lightly spicy base, made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings only give a rough idea. Peach, papaya and mango open it fruity and fresh. In the heart, peony, magnolia and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood, musk and amber give the base a woody, sweet, oriental depth. Anfas Salam and Bond No. 9 West Side have a close profile.

Esprit d'Amouage

7.6

Amouage · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Amouage Esprit d'Amouage is a fresh, floral women's perfume whose fruity sweetness is balanced by spice and an oriental warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and business wear, with evening and night out further behind. Apricot, cardamom, bay leaf and red berries open fruity and spicy. The heart turns to magnolia, jasmine, freesia and rose, a floral garden feel. The base of sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, warm finish.

Tayyiba

8.6

Amouage

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Tayyiba is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around ylang-ylang and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang and jasmine in front. The heart keeps the floral texture going with rose, woods and lilac, while orange blossom, musk and sandalwood soften the base and sweeten it. Fresh, green and fruity tones lead among the accords, with a powdery, oriental warmth sitting behind them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Dior J'adore L'Absolu and Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas have a close profile.

Al Mas

8.5

Amouage · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Amouage Al Mas opens with rose and spices and settles into oud, cedar and sandalwood, a sweet, oriental-leaning fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only an indication. It is positioned as a feminine scent and has been discontinued. Rose and spices come first. In the heart, amber, saffron, musk and vanilla sweeten it, and the gourmand side becomes clear here. Oud, cedar and sandalwood form a woody base. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa have a close profile.

Santal Sohar

8.9

Amouage · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

Amouage Santal Sohar pairs sandalwood with basil, rose and clove in a unisex scent that reads spicy, sweet and woody. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it. There is no season or occasion information to lean on, and as a unisex scent it sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with basil and rose, giving a green, floral start. Clove adds spice in the heart, while sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody, resinous base. A touch of citrus lifts it slightly, and sweet, gourmand accords soften the whole.

Amanie

7.4

Amouage

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Badr Al Badour

8.8

Amouage

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Badr Al Badour is a unisex fragrance built on Bulgarian rose, amber and three different ouds; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good, though the votes are few, so these figures are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike and wears dense and heavy. Amber and Bulgarian rose lead, Burmese and Cambodian oud form the heart, and sandalwood and Indian oud sit in the base. The accords run from fresh and floral to sweet, resinous and smoky, with the woody, oriental side carrying the most weight.

Molook

8.6

Amouage

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Molook is a dense, male-leaning oud and rose scent that wears most comfortably in fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall or spring, a fair number choose winter, and very few pick summer. It opens with Taif rose; Cambodian oud and ambergris dominate the heart, and sandalwood and Indian oud sit in the base. The accords are floral, woody and oriental, with resinous, earthy, smoky and animal tones darkening the character. Amouage Ajwad and Majid Muzaffar Iterji Adghal have a close profile.

Afrah

8.2

Amouage

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Afrah is a floral and sweet oriental, spiced and woody, with a powdery, slightly animalic edge; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though both ratings rest on only a handful of votes, so they are best read with caution. There are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions it suits. The notes read as one whole: rose and champaca carry the floral side, while amber and sandalwood build a sweet, woody base. Basil adds a spicy lift and oud gives a darker, animalic depth. The overall impression is dense and richly oriental.

Bahjah

8.2

Amouage

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Amouage Bahjah is a fresh, citrusy floral scent set on a woody base, sold as a men's perfume and now discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. No season or occasion votes are available, so there is little more to say about when it suits. The top has lemon blossom and orange blossom, the heart ylang-ylang and ambergris, and the base sandalwood and lily of the valley. A fresh, citrusy, green opening gives way to a woody, oriental structure with a faint animal touch. Rabanne Mesh Metal and Zara Ylang Supreme have a close profile.

Al Shomoukh

7.4

Amouage

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Al Shomoukh is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that pairs rose and oud, softened by musk and vetiver. The scent reads as one piece: rose and oud carry the weight, musk rounds them off, and vetiver adds an earthy floor. The floral and spicy sides are balanced by woody, animal and leathery tones, giving a dark, dense impression. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good, though only a few votes stand behind these ratings. It has been discontinued. Arabian Oud Majestic Special Oud and Cartier Oud & Musc have a close profile.

Sandal / Sandalwood

8.7

Amouage

Fresh · Green · Woody

Orris Wakan

8.3

Amouage · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Orris Wakan is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green floral character with sweet, spicy and woody touches. Its longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate, so it is felt close rather than filling a room. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Orris butter leads at the start: fresh, green and slightly earthy in its floral feel. Sandalwood in the heart adds a creamy woodiness, and white musk in the base smooths everything out. Sweet, spicy and resinous tones give it a quiet oriental warmth. The Dua Brand Wakan Iris Orchards and Kinana Qamra have a close profile.