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About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

A modern fairy tale in a bottle: pear, hazelnut and rose over a creamy, glowing base. Guidance by Amouage, released in 2023 and created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, became an instant sensation for its blend of pear, hazelnut, sambac jasmine, rose, saffron, sandalwood and creamy woods. Bold, emotional and magnetic, it feels luxurious and distinctly feminine.

The Story

Guidance reinterprets Amouage's signature triad of rose, frankincense and ambergris, reading, as the house puts it, like a poem and smelling like an embrace. The delicate strength of femininity is its theme, told in a dreamlike progression from a sweet, nutty opening, through a garden of osmanthus, rose and saffron, to a warm, enveloping base.

How It Smells

Opening
A striking contrast of juicy pear and creamy hazelnut with a veil of frankincense, sweet, smoky and instantly addictive.

Heart
A lush floral heart of rose, sambac jasmine and osmanthus blooms with richness and sensuality, while saffron adds warmth and intrigue.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, ambergris, Akigalawood, vanilla and cistus give smooth, creamy woody depth. The overall effect is creamy, fruity, floral and musky, and highly luxurious.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pear
• Frankincense
• Hazelnut

Heart

• Saffron
• Rose
• Jasmine Sambac
• Osmanthus

Base

• Cistus
• Sandalwood
• Akigalawood
• Ambergris
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Fruity · Gourmand · Musky

Tropical intensity wrapped in luxury. Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli is a bold, seductive Extrait de Parfum where vibrant passionfruit, luminous Turkish rose and saffron meet precious oud, rich leather, glowing amber and creamy vanilla. Exotic sophistication with irresistible presence, composed by perfumer Jordi Fernandez.

The Story

The house frames Oud Maracujá as a passion fruit tasting in remote oud wood forests: the richness of oud set against bright, exotic fruit, in a thirst-quenching fruity oud that is unisex and contemporary in design. Vibrant passionfruit wrapped around refined oud, rather than buried by it, makes it one of the most unusual openings in modern perfumery.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold and exotic: a radiant burst of passionfruit and saffron over Turkish rose, juicy, tart and sparkling, like fresh tropical fruit meeting warm spice and velvet petals.

Heart
Darker and richer as oud, benzoin and Indonesian patchouli leaf rise through the fruity brightness, a luxurious contrast between tropical sweetness and smoky woody depth.

Dry Down
Warm and sensual, a creamy resinous base of leather, akigalawood, amber vanilla and labdanum with a glowing sweetness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Passionfruit
• Ebelia
• Saffron
• Turkish Rose

Heart

• Oud
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Benzoin

Base

• Leather
• Amber Vanilla
• Labdanum
• Akigalawood

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Fruity · Woody · Leather · Amber

Tropical ginger flower in full sun. Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks is a radiant, addictive unisex Eau de Parfum built around native Australian Red Back Ginger, with sparkling bergamot, juicy mandarin and vibrant ginger flower, elegant magnolia and neroli, and a dry down of warm amber, creamy vanilla and smooth Australian sandalwood. Bright, sensual and effortlessly luxurious. Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani.

The Story

Ingenious Ginger is inspired by the lush tropical landscapes of Australia’s Atherton Tablelands. The brand calls it a world-first exploration of Australian Red Back Ginger, an interpretation of the otherwise unscented Torch Ginger Lily, balancing freshness with irresistible warmth.

How It Smells

Opening
A sparkling burst of citrus and fresh ginger, uplifting and energetic.

Heart
Soft white florals, magnolia and neroli among them, smooth the composition.

Dry Down
Vanilla, amber and sandalwood create a warm, sunlit creaminess.

Fragrance Notes

• Australian Ginger Flower Accord
• Bergamot (Italy)
• Lemon (Italy)
• Mandarin (Brazil)
• Magnolia (China)
• Neroli
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Patchouli (Indonesia)
• Vanilla
• Musk
• Cashmeran
• Amber
• Sandalwood (Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Fresh · Citrus · Creamy

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

Guidance turned into pure luxury armor. Guidance 46 by Amouage is the intensified Exceptional Extrait of the iconic Guidance, created by Quentin Bisch and launched in 2024. Pear, rose water, hazelnut and bitter almond open into rose, osmanthus, saffron and sambac jasmine, resting on a creamy, woody base of sandalwood, vanilla and ambergris.

The Story

Guidance 46 takes its name from its 46% perfume oil concentration, making it richer, smoother and more powerful than the original. Amouage presents it as a study in light and shade, fragility and strength, subtlety and ostentatiousness, and ages it for four weeks (two of maceration, two of maturation).

How It Smells

Opening
An intense blend of pear, rose water, hazelnut, bitter almond and frankincense: fruity, creamy and nutty, immediately addictive.

Heart
Lush rose, osmanthus, saffron and jasmine sambac bloom into a radiant floral richness.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris, labdanum, Akigalawood, Georgywood and cypriol build a creamy woody base with great depth, richer, smoother, creamier and more regal than the original Guidance.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pear
• Frankincense
• Hazelnut
• Rose Water
• Pink Pepper
• Bitter Almond

Heart

• Saffron
• Rose
• Sambac Jasmine
• Osmanthus

Base

• Cistus
• Sandalwood
• Akigalawood
• Ambergris
• Vanilla
• Ambrette
• Georgywood
• Cypriol

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Woody · Creamy · Nutty

Smoke, spice and resin at full volume. Outlands by Amouage is an ultra-rich composition of spice, patchouli, incense, amber and woods, created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian and released in 2024 as part of The Essences collection. Bold, complex and magnetic, it is a luxurious powerhouse.

The Story

Outlands joins Amouage's The Essences collection as an Essence de Parfum, composed at roughly 30% perfume oils and given a special ageing process for added depth. It reads as a modern take on classic amber and spice, resinous and smoky in character.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot, lemon, cardamom, Sichuan pepper, elemi and frankincense: fresh, spicy and immediately energetic.

Heart
Darker and more textured, with patchouli, saffron, cumin, coriander, rose, orange blossom, wormwood and anise adding warmth and complexity.

Dry Down
Amber, vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, oud, birch, ambergris, musk and opoponax form a smoky, resinous base of great depth. The overall effect is spicy, resinous, woody, ambery and highly addictive.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sichuan Pepper
• Elemi
• Frankincense

Heart

• Patchouli
• Rose
• Orange Blossom
• Cumin
• Geranium
• Davana
• Saffron
• Anise
• Coriander
• Wormwood

Base

• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Amber
• Ambergris
• Frankincense
• Opoponax
• Vanilla
• Birch
• Musks
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Amber · Woody · Resinous

Italian patisserie, glazed with blood orange. Xerjoff Casamorati Lira is a seductive gourmand that blends elegance with irresistible sweetness. Blood orange, bergamot and lavender give way to cinnamon and jasmine, then a smooth, creamy base of vanilla, caramel and musk.

The Story

Inspired by classic Italian patisserie, Lira turns rich dessert accords into a refined, luxurious scent. The house presents it as a tribute to vintage Italian perfumery, rooted in a Casamorati perfume first released in the late 1800s; the name is the Italian word for lyre. It belongs to Casamorati, the Xerjoff line honouring the historic C. Casamorati factory of Bologna.

Read the full story of Casamorati 1888: from a Bologna perfume factory loved by Queen Margherita of Savoy to Xerjoff's 2009 revival.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and slightly citrusy, like orange peel with a soft, sparkling freshness; lavender adds an airy touch that keeps it balanced.

Heart
A warm, sweet gourmand heart where cinnamon, jasmine and rose meet caramel and vanilla, with a distinct lemon-cake, dessert-like character that is sweet but smooth, never heavy.

Dry Down
Creamy, cosy and slightly powdery, with vanilla, caramel and musk wrapping the skin in a soft, luxurious finish, like a high-end bakery.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Blood Orange
• Bergamot
• Lavender

Heart

• Cinnamon
• Jasmine
• Flowering Rose
• Licorice Blossom

Base

• Woody Vanilla
• Caramel
• Musks

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Spicy · Vanilla

A diamond's brilliance, poured into fruit, flower and warm wood. Almaz by Kajal Perfumes Paris is a luminous, luxurious fruity-floral inspired by the brilliance of a diamond. Black currant, raspberry and rose glitter over a sensual base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk, giving it a polished, glamorous signature.

The Story

Almaz is the Arabic word for "diamond," and Kajal Perfumes Paris builds the fragrance around the stone's radiance, elegance and prestige: sparkling fruits, refined florals and sensual woods, rich yet graceful.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, juicy and vibrant, with black currant, Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi lemon and mandarin giving the opening a radiant sweetness with a slightly spicy edge.

Heart
The sweetness blossoms into a polished floral heart of raspberry, heliotrope, Turkish rose and orris.

Dry Down
Warm woods, amber and musk add depth and sensuality while keeping a refined glow, softened by brown sugar, Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. A smooth, luxurious finish for those who love opulent fruity-florals with real presence.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Black Currant
• Calabrian Bergamot
• Amalfi Lemon
• Mandarin Orange

Heart

• Raspberry
• Heliotrope
• Turkish Rose
• Orris

Base

• Brown Sugar
• Madagascar Vanilla
• Musk
• Tonka Bean
• Sandalwood
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Floral · Gourmand · Amber · Woody

The softness of a kiss and the elegance of quiet desire. And Your Lips by Floraïku Paris is a romantic, sophisticated floral: sparkling bergamot and mandarin, candied jujube, Turkish rose and Egyptian jasmine, resting on white musk, Madagascar vanilla and tonka bean. Refined, modern and irresistibly smooth.

The Story

A creation from Floraïku Paris, And Your Lips is made for those who love elegant florals with a warm, seductive trail. Its candied jujube accord, with a fruity sweetness reminiscent of apple and date, gives it a distinctive gourmand touch. Retailers also describe it as a feminine take on the fern accord, a structure more often found in masculine fragrances.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and airy, with mandarin, bergamot, clary sage and aromatic lavender, before turning softer and more sensual.

Heart
Velvety rose and jasmine form a luxurious floral heart, with the candied jujube adding its unique fruity sweetness.

Dry Down
Vanilla, tonka, patchouli, musk and moss leave a creamy, skin-like finish: a soft floral kiss with sweetness, warmth and effortless sophistication.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Mandarin Essence
• Bergamot
• Clary Sage

Heart

• Lavender
• Rose Absolute
• Jasmine Absolute
• Candied Jujube Accord

Base

• Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Absolute
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Patchouli
• White Musk

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fresh · Gourmand · Aromatic

The pulse of the city that never sleeps. New York by Widian blends sparkling citrus, elegant florals, smooth caramel, warm tobacco, creamy vanilla and sensual woods. Bold, refined and irresistibly magnetic: modern luxury with undeniable presence.

The Story

New York belongs to Widian's line of perfumes inspired by the Middle East, built around oud, amber, frankincense and rare flowers, here turned toward a cosmopolitan city and a tobacco twist.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, energetic and captivating. Bergamot, mandarin, lemon, pink pepper, lavender, coriander and juniper feel cosmopolitan and polished: fresh citrus with aromatic spice and a modern edge.

Heart
Rose, jasmine, patchouli, orris, geranium and a touch of caramel balance freshness with soft sweetness, clean yet warm, modern yet elegant.

Dry Down
White musk, tonka bean, tobacco, ambergris, vanilla, vetiver and olibanum create a creamy woody base with subtle sweetness and depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Mandarin
• Lemon
• Pink Pepper
• Lavender
• Coriander
• Juniper

Heart

• Geranium
• Orris
• Rose
• Akigala Wood
• Jasmine
• Patchouli
• Caramel

Base

• Vetiver
• Cypriol
• White Musk
• White Amber
• Vanilla
• Ambergris
• Olibanum
• Tonka Bean
• Tobacco

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Aromatic · Tobacco · Citrus · Gourmand

Warm marzipan, vanilla cream and soft tobacco wrapped in cashmere. BDK Parfums Velvet Tonka is a sensual gourmand masterpiece built around the irresistible richness of tonka bean. Almond and orange blossom open luminous and creamy, then the fragrance deepens into rose absolute and Balkan tobacco before settling on tonka, Madagascan vanilla and amber woods.

The Story

A modern comfort scent with undeniable sophistication, Velvet Tonka is a velvety, addictive composition that feels warm, luxurious and effortlessly elegant. It comes from BDK Parfums, the Paris house based in the Palais Royal district.

How It Smells

Opening
Almond-forward and smooth, slightly sweet, with a delicate floral touch from orange blossom.

Heart
Rose absolute and Balkan tobacco absolute add depth and maturity.

Dry Down
Tonka bean and Madagascan vanilla turn creamy, powdery and seductive over amyris and amber woods, leaving a velvety trail: cosy yet polished, sweet yet refined, like luxury in cold weather.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Almond
• Orange Blossom

Heart

• Rose Absolute
• Balkan Tobacco Absolute

Base

• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Madagascan Vanilla Absolute
• Amyris Wood Essence
• Amber Woods

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Woody · Tobacco · Vanilla

Creamy florals and vanilla over soft leather, a vertigo for the senses. Le Point G by Véronique Gabai is a magnetic, addictive fragrance where luscious florals meet creamy vanilla, soft musks and warm woods. Sensual yet elegant, playful yet refined, it melts into the skin with a glowing trail of confidence and desire: boldly feminine and irresistibly chic.

The Story

The house calls Le Point G a climactic perfume, a vertigo for the senses. It is designed to develop on the skin, adding a new facet with each wear, until it reaches its full completion in an exhale of pure pleasure. Rose, white musks, soft leather, vanilla, woods and amber form its core.

How It Smells

Opening
Smooth and radiant, with the brightness of pink pepper and fruity-floral nuances that feel joyful and inviting.

Heart
Creamy floral tones bloom at the heart, rose and iris softened by silky musks.

Dry Down
Warm vanilla, soft leather and woods, with cedar and amber, create a soft sensual base that clings beautifully to skin. The overall effect is seductive, creamy, feminine, musky and highly attractive.

Fragrance Notes

• Pink Pepper
• Rose
• Iris
• Vanilla
• White Musks
• Leather
• Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Gourmand · Musky · Leather

The passion of Flamenco, deeper and more dramatic. Flamenco Extrait by master perfumer Ramon Monegal is the richer, more intense interpretation of the iconic Flamenco, preserving its passion while amplifying its sensuality and power. Raspberry, saffron and rose lead to oud, leather, amber and musk.

The Story

Flamenco Extrait takes the original Flamenco further into spice, powder and smoke: a deeper, more intense reading of the same passionate idea, with a powdery iris heart and a resinous, smoky base.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy raspberry wrapped in saffron and rose, an immediate luxurious sweetness with spice.

Heart
Jasmine, orange blossom and cedarwood, softened by powdery iris and white florals into velvety floral warmth.

Dry Down
Oud, amberwood and musk with leather create a dark, sensual finish that lingers on skin.

Fragrance Notes

• Raspberry
• Rose
• Saffron
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Orange Blossom
• Cedarwood
• Oud
• Leather
• Amberwood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Spicy · Leather · Floral · Woody · Velvety

Overture Woman by Amouage is one of the boldest and most theatrical creations in the house. Released in 2020 and created by perfumer Annick Menardo, it was inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood and the emotional intensity of grand opera. Rich, dramatic, and unforgettable, it blends boozy fruits, spices, florals, smoke, and resins into a true statement fragrance.

What It Smells Like

It opens with a decadent blend of cognac, apple, saffron, and benzoin—boozy, fruity, spicy, and instantly rich. The heart reveals lush myrrh, cinnamon, rose centifolia, and delicate florals, creating warmth and grandeur. In the drydown, smoke, leather, sandalwood, frankincense, and animalic nuances add deep sensuality. The overall effect is dark, boozy, spicy, smoky, and glamorous with huge presence.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Saffron & Apple (Calvados Accord)
• Hearth Notes: Benzoin, Myrrh, Rose Centifolia, Geranium, & Cinnamon
• Base Notes: Pyrogenic Incense, Ciste Labdanum & Leather Vitessence

Golden desert luxury, caramelised and unforgettable. Moroccan Medjool by Electimuss London is an opulent fruity gourmand: caramelised Medjool dates wrapped in radiant citrus, velvety florals, cashmere woods and sensual amber. Boldly indulgent yet beautifully refined.

The Story

Electimuss London conceives Moroccan Medjool as a journey through golden desert luxury, built around the rich, honeyed sweetness of ripe Medjool dates. Its official notes place dates, citrus and cardamom in the opening, with the fruit returning at the heart.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, golden and immediately addictive: luscious ripe date wrapped in sparkling bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and cardamom, which give a bright contrast to the dense, caramelised fruit and keep it fresh rather than syrupy.

Heart
Opulent and sensual. Rose, jasmine, ylang ylang and carnation surround the date accord, adding exotic floral warmth; the sweetness turns deeper and smoother, like honeyed fruit on a silver tray in warm desert air.

Dry Down
Plush, warm and long-lasting. Cashmere wood, ambergris, vanilla, caramel and oakmoss form a creamy amber base with soft woody depth: decadent and luxurious, sweet but balanced by warmth and elegance.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Date
• Grapefruit
• Lemon
• Cardamom
• Bergamot

Heart

• Rose
• Ylang Ylang
• Jasmine
• Carnation
• Date

Base

• Cashmere Wood
• Ambergris
• Oakmoss
• Vanilla
• Caramel

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Gourmand · Amber · Floral

Bold elegance with a decadent, charismatic pulse. Bodacious by Boadicea the Victorious is an opulent blend of luscious fruits, warm spices and rich florals, wrapped in creamy woods and golden resins. Cherry, jasmine sambac and Moroccan rose lead to a base of amber, vanilla and tonka bean.

How It Smells

Opening
Sweet and vibrant, with cherry, clove and almond lending fruity brightness and warm spice.

Heart
Jasmine sambac, heliotrope and Moroccan rose deepen into warm florals and creamy, spicy woods.

Dry Down
Amber and vanilla create a creamy, seductive warmth with tonka bean, sandalwood, vetiver, tobacco and a refined touch of musk.

Fragrance Notes

• Cherry
• Clove
• Almond
• Jasmine Sambac
• Heliotrope
• Moroccan Rose
• Tonka Bean
• Amber
• Musk
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Tobacco
• Cognac

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Gourmand

Warm, magnetic and made to be noticed. Pheromones by Reinvented is a bold, addictive Eau de Parfum that draws you in from the first moment: a vibrant citrus and spice opening, a sensual heart of aromatic florals and warm woods, and a creamy amber, musk and gourmand dry down that stays close to the skin. Reinvented credits perfumers Cristian Calabrò and Douglas Morel.

The Story

Pheromones is built around the idea of a romantic encounter, the instinctive alchemy of mind, body and spirit that ignites when two people meet. It belongs to the Reinvented collection, which explores the links between mind, energy, emotion and spirit, and it was launched in 2023. The result is an intimate, magnetic aura meant for those who want attention and presence wherever they go.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and energetic: bright bergamot lifted by pink pepper and a glint of saffron.

Heart
Smooth and alluring, with cardamom, jasmine, rose, orris root and elemi laid over spicy woods and soft florals.

Dry Down
Rich, intimate and addictive: vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood, with vetiver, cypriol and a pheromone accord resting on musk, leaving a seductive, slightly sweet warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Saffron
• Pink Pepper

Heart

• Cardamom
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Orris Root
• Elemi

Base

• Vanilla
• Labdanum
• Vetiver
• Cypriol (Nagarmotha)
• Sandalwood
• Pheromone Accord
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Woody · Spicy · Floral · Musky