Illusion

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 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

Liquid gold: a sunset-lit fruity floral with a creamy amber heart. Lamar by Kajal Perfumes Paris is a radiant, luxurious fragrance inspired by the golden beauty of sunset skies. Pineapple, red berries and apple sparkle over Bulgarian and Turkish rose, magnolia and jasmine sambac, settling into vanilla, amber, musk and woods. It was composed by perfumer Mark Buxton.

The Story

The name comes from the Arabic word for "liquid gold," and the scent is conceived as the glow of a golden sunset. Kajal Perfumes Paris pairs a juicy fruit opening with an elegant rose-and-jasmine heart and a sensual, creamy base.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, fruity and opulent: pineapple and red berries give a juicy, sparkling golden sweetness, supported by apple, cardamom and coriander.

Heart
Lush roses and jasmine sambac, with magnolia, bring elegance and softness to the fruit.

Dry Down
The dry down turns warm, creamy, musky and woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmere wood, cedar and moss. Glamorous and attention-grabbing, with real depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pineapple
• Red Berries
• Apple
• Cardamom
• Coriander

Heart

• Bulgarian Rose
• Turkish Rose
• Jasmine Sambac
• Magnolia

Base

• Vanilla
• Amber
• Musk
• Cashmere Wood
• Cedarwood
• Moss

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Floral · Amber · Woody · Musky

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.

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

Seduction, passion and strength, set to the rhythm of Spain. Flamenco is a magnetic eau de parfum by master perfumer Ramon Monegal, inspired by the fiery soul of Spain's most emotional art form. Raspberry, apple, violet and orange blossom ignite the opening, rose, jasmine and iris bloom at the heart, and cedar, cypress, pine and amber give a warm, textured finish.

The Story

Part of Monegal's Spanish collection, Flamenco is a personal exploration of the perfumer's cultural roots. It draws on the passion, emotion and wild, fierce expression of flamenco as an olfactory tribute to Andalusia and Spain, and sets out to express seduction, strength and sensual elegance in a single composition.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy raspberry and apple wrapped in soft violet, with orange blossom, give an immediate, luxurious sweetness that is fruity and floral.

Heart
Velvety rose and jasmine unfold with powdery iris, adding romance and refinement.

Dry Down
Woods, resins and amber create warmth and depth, with musk leaving a sensual trail.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Orange Blossom
• Raspberry
• Violet
• Apple

Heart

• Jasmine
• Rose
• Iris

Base

• Cedar
• Cypress
• Pine
• Amber
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fruity · Woody · Musky

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

Apple, cinnamon and rose over Laotian oud: royalty in a bottle. Alexandria II by Xerjoff is timeless royalty in fragrance form. Crisp apple, warm cinnamon, velvety rose, precious oud, creamy sandalwood, glowing amber and soft vanilla blend into a scent that feels rich, sophisticated and unforgettable: majestic luxury with effortless elegance.

The Story

Released in 2012 by the Italian house Xerjoff, Alexandria II is inspired by the ancient Arabian art of perfumery and by the history of Alexandria, a capital city more than a thousand years old. The house describes an oriental woody composition in which a touch of rose enriches the lavender and deepens the rosewood, while Laotian oud lends an aromatic woody quality that complements a vanilla amber base.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, elegant and immediately majestic, with apple, cinnamon, lavender and rosewood: fresh fruit brightness wrapped in warm spice and polished woods, with a balance of freshness and depth.

Heart
Softer and more refined, with Bulgarian rose, cedarwood and lily of the valley forming a velvety floral-woody heart that feels creamy, airy and beautifully blended.

Dry Down
Laotian oud, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk create a smooth, luxurious cloud. The oud is elegant and polished, never harsh or medicinal.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Apple
• Lavender
• Rosewood
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Bulgarian Rose
• Cedarwood
• Lily of the Valley

Base

• Laotian Oud
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Vanilla
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Woody · Oud · Amber · Spicy

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

Gothic, powdery and smoke-tinged, a night flight toward the flame. Zoologist Moth opens with a heavy dose of dark spices, settles into honeyed rose and powdery florals, and trails away over oud, guaiac wood, nagarmotha and smoke. Perfumer Tomoo Inaba composed it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2018.

The Story

Their days are spent secluded in camouflage, the intricate patterns of their wings disguising them against a coarse backdrop of bark and rock. When they finally stir, even their flight is concealed beneath the cover of night. Moonlight ripples off a delicate coating of tiny hairs as feathered antennae guide them in search of a mate, yet one temptation can lure them from their quest: should they succumb to the flame, the urge to procreate may be quashed in a wisp of smoke and a smattering of ashes. At first encounter, the rich, gothic scent of Zoologist Moth may surprise, but soon it hypnotizes. A heavy dose of dark spices jolts the senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals, then takes flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli, with a smoky undertone that reminds you of the danger within the tantalizing flame.

How It Smells

Opening
Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, cumin, nutmeg and saffron sharpen a bright lemon top.

Heart
Rose, iris, heliotrope, jasmine, mimosa and muguet form a dry, powdery floral heart sweetened with honey.

Dry Down
Oud, guaiac wood, nagarmotha, patchouli, vetiver and resins sit over ambergris and musk, with smoke drifting through.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Black Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Cumin
• Lemon
• Nutmeg
• Saffron

Heart

• Heliotrope
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Mimosa
• Muguet
• Rose

Base

• Ambergris
• Honey
• Resins
• Guaiac Wood
• Musk
• Nagarmotha
• Oud
• Patchouli
• Smoke
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Warm Spicy · Oud · Powdery Floral · Smoky · Woody

Guilty Crush by THOO is flirtation wrapped in luxury. Sparkling champagne, wild strawberry, black cherry, velvety florals, creamy vanilla, sensual musk, and warm amber create a fragrance that feels playful, seductive, and unforgettable. Sweet glamour with irresistible charm.

How It Smells

Guilty Crush opens bright, playful, and immediately irresistible with a juicy burst of wild strawberry, champagne accord, black cherry, and pink pepper. The first impression feels sparkling, flirty, and addictive—like red berries served with chilled champagne at a glamorous party. It is fun, feminine, and impossible not to notice. 

As it develops, the fragrance becomes softer and more elegant. Rose, jasmine, and heliotrope create a creamy floral heart that smooths the fruity opening into something polished and luxurious. The cherry and strawberry remain glowing in the background, giving the scent a playful sensuality. 

The dry down is warm, creamy, and seductive with vanilla, musk, amber, and woods. It settles into a silky sweet base that feels expensive, cozy, and magnetic. Bright and flirtatious at first, intimate and addictive later.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Champaign, black cherry, wild strawberry 
• Heart Notes:  Rose, lipstick accord, Jasmine
• Dry Down: Vanilla, cedarwood, benzoin, creamy musk