Bast

Clarity, confidence and momentum. Decision by Amouage is a bright, woody-citrus fragrance that opens peppery and sparkling with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, cools into frankincense, juniper and myrrh, and settles on patchouli, cedarwood and warm vanilla. Fresh, woody and aromatic.

The Story

Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch under creative direction by Renaud Salmon, Decision belongs to Amouage's Odyssey collection (2025) and takes inspiration from Jebel Shams, the high Omani mountain. It captures the balance in a major decision between holding a clear goal and staying open to other possibilities. The Eau de Parfum is presented at a 33% oil concentration, aged five weeks, three of maceration and two of maturation.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and peppery: bergamot and pink pepper add a citrus-mineral sparkle, with cardamom.

Heart
Frankincense, juniper and myrrh bring a cool, resinous woodiness.

Dry Down
Polished Atlas cedarwood adds a smooth, glossy sheen as the fragrance settles into warm vanilla and patchouli.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot
• Cardamom

Heart

• Frankincense
• Juniper
• Myrrh

Base

• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Citrus · Aromatic · Resinous · Spicy

Fog, green mountains and wet earth after the Omani monsoon. Meander by Amouage is one of the house's most poetic and atmospheric creations, a modern iris-and-wood fragrance that feels introspective, elegant and deeply unique. Created by perfumer Mackenzie Reilly, it turns carrot, orris, frankincense and vetiver into a misty, meditative landscape.

The Story

Meander was inspired by the Khareef, the monsoon season in Oman's southernmost governorate, when fog rolls through the cliffs, the mountains turn lush and green, and streams run through the land. Amouage presents it as an exploration of the exhilarating happiness of that landscape. The fog is suggested by frankincense and smoky vetiver, the greenery by cypriol and jonquille, and the damp earth by carrot, orris and sandalwood. It was launched in 2020 as part of the house's Renaissance Collection.

How It Smells

Opening
Carrot seed arrives first: dry, earthy, slightly spicy and unexpectedly elegant, set against translucent olibanum and a flicker of pink and black pepper.

Heart
A smooth, buttery iris gives powdery sophistication without heaviness, joined by rose, the hay-like woodiness of cypriol and the green floral touch of jonquille. Frankincense adds a translucent, smoky, resinous lift.

Dry Down
Sandalwood and vetiver create creamy woody depth, with olibanum resinoid lingering underneath. The overall effect is misty, rooty, powdery, woody and quietly meditative.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Olibanum Oil
• Carrot Heart
• Pink Pepper CO2
• Black Pepper Oil

Heart

• Orris
• Rose Absolute
• Cypriol Heart
• Jonquille Absolute

Base

• Olibanum Resinoid
• Vetiver Oil
• Sandalwood Oil

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Iris · Powdery · Resinous · Green · Spicy

From Oman to Cuba, along the Tropic of Cancer. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco by Amouage joins radiant frankincense to rich tobacco absolute, liquorice, vanilla, myrrh and oud. Regal, dark and complex, it is widely regarded as one of the great tobacco fragrances in modern niche perfumery.

The Story

Released in 2022 as part of the Library Collection and created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, Opus XIV links Omani frankincense with Cuban tobacco traditions. Amouage describes it as a fragrant journey from Oman to Cuba, with a frankincense and tobacco accord that bursts alive; it also nods to El Lector, the readers who entertained cigar-factory workers with novels.

How It Smells

Opening
Radiant frankincense, cardamom, elemi, anise, basil and bergamot: fresh, spicy, resinous and immediately arresting.

Heart
Tobacco absolute and liquorice root form the core, warmed by fenugreek, lavender, orange blossom, osmanthus and rose for sweetness and complexity.

Dry Down
Vanilla, myrrh, benzoin, oud, birch tar, tonka bean, vetiver, guaiac wood and musks create a smoky, resinous, creamy finish, dark, sweet, spicy and extraordinarily rich.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Frankincense Oil
• Elemi
• Cardamom
• Anise
• Basil
• Bergamot

Heart

• Tobacco Absolute
• Liquorice Root
• Lavender
• Prunol
• Fenugreek
• Orange Blossom
• Osmanthus
• Rose

Base

• Frankincense Resinoid
• Peru Balsam
• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Myrrh
• Birch Tar
• Tonka Bean
• Madagascar Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Guaiac Wood
• Oud Assam
• Musks

Fragrance Profile

Tobacco · Resinous · Spicy · Smoky · Sweet

A forest of sequoia and sacred frankincense. Opus XVI Timber by Amouage is an elegant woody composition of cypress, juniper, cardamom, lavandin, fir balsam, frankincense and a creamy palo santo and sandalwood base. Created by perfumer Alexis Grugeon and launched in 2025 as part of the Library Collection.

The Story

Inspired by the giant sequoias of California and the frankincense trees of Oman, Timber explores strength, wisdom and nature. The Library Collection takes its cue from libraries and the knowledge they hold, and "Opus" is the Latin word for a writer's or perfumer's work.

How It Smells

Opening
Cypress, juniper, cardamom, pink pepper and cocoa: fresh, spicy, aromatic and subtly textured.

Heart
Lavandin, fir balsam and Hojari frankincense bring a green, resinous brightness with a sacred, smoky depth.

Dry Down
Palo santo, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and bourbon vanilla create a creamy woody base that feels polished and luxurious. The overall effect is woody, aromatic, resinous, smooth and quietly powerful.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cypress
• Cardamom
• Juniper
• Pink Pepper
• Cocoa

Heart

• Lavandin
• Fir Balsam
• Hojari Frankincense

Base

• Palo Santo
• Bourbon Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Resinous · Aromatic · Spicy

Oud Paradisio unveils itself: a fragrance at once powerful, captivating, opulent, and audacious. Dominating with majesty is a dark, enveloping oud wood. At the top, the fresh, citrusy brightness of bergamot is enlivened by the juicy, succulent sweetness of frosted pineapple, while a subtle veil of incense and saffron whispers through the composition.
The exquisite floral heart unfolds as a precious trio of roses, two essences 01 and an absolute 02, imbuing the composition with elegance and depth. The warm base marries shadowy oud with cocoa, creating an arrangement rich in intensity and sumptuous voluptuousness. Sensuality blossoms among a woody warmth, nuanced with subtle restraint. Its assertive character is sculpted by the animalic accents revealed through the potent olfactory presence of oud essence. Complex and surprising, Oud Paradisio is a nocturnal perfume steeped in mystery.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Pineapple ice cream accord, Incense, Saffron, Bulgarian rose, Turkish Rose, Cocoa absolute, OUD 

A chapel at dusk, smoke curling through burnt wood. Bois d'Ascèse by Naomi Goodsir is a bold, meditative composition that captures the raw essence of fire, smoke and sacred ritual. Created by perfumer Julien Rasquinet, it explores the beauty of destruction, where burning wood becomes something deeply spiritual and atmospheric. Dark woods, rich resins and curling incense make a scent that feels both ancient and avant-garde.

The Story

The inspiration is a wooden church in the hills of New South Wales, Australia, with the surrounding countryside on fire. The fragrance is a memory from the childhood of designer Naomi Goodsir and a tribute to her family's Scottish roots. The name translates roughly as the ascetic's wood. Unapologetically intense, it is for those who seek fragrance as an art form rather than an accessory.

How It Smells

Opening
The striking impression of smoldering wood, as if freshly burned logs were still glowing with heat. The smoke is dry, textured and almost tangible, touched by tobacco and whisky.

Heart
Church incense and resinous warmth emerge, with cinnamon and cistus labdanum, adding depth and a solemn, ritualistic feel, like a quiet cathedral filled with lingering smoke.

Dry Down
It softens slightly into ashes, warm amber, oakmoss and faint tobacco nuances, a haunting, meditative trail. This is not sweet, not clean and not conventional: pure smoke, structure and atmosphere.

Fragrance Notes

• Tobacco
• Whisky
• Cinnamon
• Amber
• Cistus Labdanum
• Oakmoss
• Smoked Cade Wood
• Somalian Incense

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Smoky · Incense · Resinous · Tobacco

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

A field of flowers inside the brain. Amygdala by Mendittorosa is one of the most emotional, cerebral and artistic fragrances in modern niche perfumery: a semi-abstract floral, woody and ambery extrait with an iris character, a prominent jasmine and an unusual bitter-almond, coffee and ginger opening.

The Story

Created by Luca Maffei for the Italian artistic house Mendittorosa, Amygdala explores emotion, memory, fear, instinct and olfaction, named for the almond-shaped part of the brain tied to emotion and smell. Founder Stefania Squeglia drew the concept from her psychology studies, imagining a vast field of flowers inside that tiny structure, with violets at its centre. Maffei built a complex floral bouquet around it, inspired by a brain scan that showed an iris-like shape.

How It Smells

Opening
An unusual contrast of bitter almond, coffee, ginger and green brightness.

Heart
A dense floral-woody cloud of iris, violet leaf, jasmine, orange blossom and ylang-ylang.

Dry Down
Balsamic labdanum and smoky vetiver, with a leathery, resinous warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Ginger
• Coffee

Heart

• Almond
• Iris
• Ylang-Ylang
• Violet Leaf
• Orange Blossom
• Jasmine

Base

• Vetiver
• Labdanum

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Amber · Spicy · Leather · Resinous

Crystal Saffron is a luminous and magnetic fragrance where precious Greek saffron meets airy musk, glowing ambroxan, and sacred incense. Sharp yet sensual, clean yet deeply seductive, this modern composition transforms saffron into something radiant and effortlessly chic. Bold, sophisticated, and unforgettable, Crystal Saffron is niche luxury with unmistakable presence.

How It Smells

It opens with a striking burst of saffron—warm, slightly leathery, metallic, and golden, but polished rather than dense. Habanolide musk adds a clean, skin-like brightness that gives the fragrance its “crystal” transparency. In the drydown, ambroxan creates an addictive amber glow while Somalian incense adds subtle smoky depth. The overall effect is bright, modern, spicy, musky, and powerfully elegant.

Fragrance Notes: 

Musk Habanolide, saffron, Ambroxan, incense

Ripe tropical fruit poured over smouldering oud. Passionfroudh by Fugazzi is a bold tropical-oud extrait where vibrant fruit meets dark sensuality. Juicy passionfruit and mango collide with spicy ginger and black tea, then unfold into black pepper, rose and smoky woods over oud, cypriol, gurjun balsam and incense.

The Story

Fugazzi describes Passionfroudh as inspired by the spirit of Brazil and the mystery of the Middle East, daring luxury in liquid form: exotic, modern and unforgettable.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy, slightly tart and energetic from passionfruit and mango, with ginger, tagetes and black tea adding freshness and edge.

Heart
Darker and richer: black pepper and rose, with peppery woods and smoky resin.

Dry Down
Smooth oud rises beneath the fruit, backed by olibanum, gurjun balsam and cypriol. The result is addictive, sexy and attention-grabbing.

Fragrance Notes

• Ginger
• Tagetes
• Black Tea
• Passionfruit
• Mango
• Black Pepper
• Rose
• Olibanum
• Gurjun Balsam
• Cypriol
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Oud · Spicy · Smoky · Resinous

Oud, coffee and the deck of a sailing boat. Agneta by Eight & Bob blends rich spices, roasted coffee, precious woods and sensual amber into a deeply sophisticated extrait de parfum, opening with bergamot, black pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, deepening with coffee, incense, magnolia and oud, and ending in creamy sandalwood, musk and amber. A statement fragrance for those who appreciate richness, elegance and distinction.

The Story

The fragrance centres on prized oud, valued for its scarcity and long maturation. Its name is that of Agneta, the sailing boat of Gianni Agnelli, and the scent is meant to evoke the boat's wooden deck: enigmatic, discreet and nostalgic, with a link to the sea and the themes of elegance and lifestyle that Eight & Bob is known for.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, luxurious and spicy. Cardamom and pepper sit over bright bergamot, with nutmeg adding warmth.

Heart
A rich roasted-coffee note is wrapped in incense and soft oud, with magnolia adding depth and character.

Dry Down
Warm sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk settle into a smooth, powerful trail that feels commanding and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Cardamom

Heart

• Coffee
• Incense
• Magnolia
• Oud

Base

• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Woody Amber · Spicy · Gourmand · Oud

A caravan of dried fruit, incense and oud crossing an endless desert. Zoologist Camel pairs rose and jasmine-infused dried fruits and sweet palm date with frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and amber, then settles into oud, sandalwood and vanilla. Perfumer Christian Carbonnel composed it for Zoologist Perfumes in 2017.

The Story

On a trek through an unforgiving desert, starting point and destination are indistinguishable. Terracotta-hued dunes twist and writhe, their shapes ever shifting, and only the merciless sun and aloof constellations can be trusted to point the way. Weighed down by treasures, some tempting the eyes with their glittering sheen, others enticing the taste buds with exotic aromas, the camel plods toward a far-off marketplace. Water is a dream for now, the taste of sweet dates a distant memory. In Zoologist Camel, beautiful aromas of rose and jasmine-infused, succulent dried fruits are joined along the way by an alluring blend of incense, myrrh, amber and cinnamon, then met by animalistic musks and authentic oud in a rich tapestry. This sensual caravan of fragrance carries you along on the camel's long, lonely journey across the ageless desert.

How It Smells

Opening
Sticky dried fruits and palm date, glossed with rose and a thread of frankincense.

Heart
Myrrh, incense, amber and cinnamon warm the middle, with jasmine, orange blossom and cedar adding floral and woody lift.

Dry Down
Oud, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and vetiver sit over musks and a civet accent for a deep, resinous finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Dried Fruits
• Frankincense
• Palm Date
• Rose

Heart

• Amber
• Cedar
• Cinnamon
• Incense
• Jasmine
• Myrrh
• Orange Blossom

Base

• Civet
• Musk
• Oud
• Sandalwood
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Oud · Warm Spicy · Fruity

The yummy oud: patisserie warmth over smoke and resin. Sweetie Aoud by Roja Parfums is an indulgent gourmand masterpiece in which rich patisserie accords meet the depth of oud, decadent and refined at once. Created by Roja Dove, it turns the warmth of a luxury dessert into a sophisticated, high-end scent.

The Story

Roja Dove has said that, while working in the Middle East, he saw that lovers of oud wanted something new and creative, and began combining aoud with gourmand elements, surrounded by indulgence and edible guilty pleasures. The house frames Sweetie Aoud as a contemporary reinterpretation of a traditional oud fragrance, set in the grand kitchen of a palace where a French pastry chef is at work: buttery sweetness, caramelized sugar and toasted almond against the smoke of agarwood and the frankincense of bakhoor incense. Dry woods and leather balance the sweetness, and the scent belongs to the house's Aoud Collection.

How It Smells

Opening
Slightly fresh with bergamot and artemisia, it almost immediately turns rich, warm and delicious, like walking into a high-end bakery.

Heart
A strong buttery, caramelized sweetness of warm pastry, toasted sugar and almond is wrapped around a smooth, refined oud with rose de Mai and cistus. The oud is present but never harsh; it blends into the sweetness, giving depth and luxury.

Dry Down
Subtle spices and resins add warmth, while woods and leather keep it from becoming too sweet: a luxury dessert that is rich, addictive and balanced between sweet and deep.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Artemisia

Heart

• Rose de Mai
• Cistus
• Patisserie Accord

Base

• Cardamom
• Cumin
• Gurjum
• Cypriol
• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Guaiacwood
• Aoud Wood
• Juniper
• Amyris
• Frankincense
• Labdanum

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Gourmand · Oud · Woody · Resinous

The mystique of ancient Egyptian kyphi incense, reborn. Zoologist Sacred Scarab pairs aldehydes and lemon with wine, plum and blue lotus accords, then a kyphi base of raisins, olibanum, myrrh, juniper, styrax, benzoin, oakmoss, labdanum and amber. Perfumer Sultan Pasha composed it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2022.

The Story

The dogged prospector strikes gold. Upon discovering a payload rich with nutrients, the scarab returns home, face down and guided by the sun, propelling the tightly packed dung backwards to a burrow lined with dusky spheres. Underground it tunnels into the ball to deposit a precious egg; in time the larva hatches and feeds until it emerges fully formed, and instinct drives it down the same dusty trail to repeat the cycle. Like Egyptians entrusting sacred mummies to tombs for the journey to the next life, a scarab burying its treasure marks the dawn of new life. Zoologist Sacred Scarab captures the mystique of kyphi incense, a blend of blue lotus, raisins, plums, olibanum, myrrh and juniper that was once bound with wine and burned in ancient rituals. Today this divine scent guides your spirit on a path to discovery and rebirth.

How It Smells

Opening
Sparkling aldehydes and lemon open on a faint animalic undertone.

Heart
Wine, plum and blue lotus accords form a dark, fruity-floral centre.

Dry Down
The kyphi blend of raisins, olibanum, myrrh, galbanum, cedar, juniper, styrax, benzoin, oakmoss, labdanum, musk and amber glows as a resinous, incense-rich chypre.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Aldehydes
• Lemon
• Civet

Heart

• Wine Accord
• Plum Accord
• Blue Lotus Accord

Kyphi

• Raisins
• Olibanum
• Myrrh
• Galbanum
• Cedar Wood
• Juniper
• Wine
• Styrax
• Benzoin
• Oakmoss
• Labdanum
• Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Chypre · Resinous · Incense · Fruity

The beauty of shadows and quiet seduction. In The Dark by Floraïku Paris is a mysterious, sensual oriental: a fresh, sparkling citrus-and-mint opening gives way to an opulent Turkish rose heart and a resinous base of incense, olibanum, patchouli and cedar. Smooth, elegant and captivating.

The Story

Floraïku Paris explores shadow and quiet seduction here. The house pairs rich oud and dark woods with velvety florals, while warm spices and soft resins add depth and intrigue, wrapping the skin in a luxurious trail that feels bold yet refined.

How It Smells

Opening
Deep and slightly spicy, with a smoky, woody richness that feels intimate and intriguing, lifted by bergamot, lemon, sweet orange and a cool touch of peppermint.

Heart
Floral nuances soften the darkness with Turkish rose and clove leaf, adding elegance and texture rather than sweetness.

Dry Down
Oud, amber, musk and creamy woods create a smooth, lingering warmth over olibanum and incense. The overall effect is dark polished woods, soft petals, warm skin and candlelit mystery.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sweet Orange
• Peppermint

Heart

• Turkish Rose Absolute
• Turkish Rose Essence
• Clove Leaf

Base

• Patchouli
• Olibanum
• Texas Cedarwood
• Incense

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Resinous · Incense · Oriental

The frail glow of the waning moon dwindles until only impenetrable blackness persists across the grasslands. A herd of deer venture tentatively into the expanse. Though their long necks dip to feed, their dainty legs remain tense, poised to flee. Nearby, gleaming gold eyes pierce the gloom, and silky ears stiffen, attuned to the softest tremor. The tiger advances haltingly, intent on its prey, anticipating a moment of vulnerability. In a seamless motion, it leaps and descends upon its victim, its razor-sharp fangs sinking deep into the deer’s throat. As the deer’s life fades, its herd is already gone, evaporating into the night.

Like the thrill inspired by a low, rumbling growl cutting through silence, Zoologist Tiger couples danger with majesty. Vetiver’s earthy body is licked with stripes of kumquat, saffron and jasmine in an elegant pattern. Incense lurks at the edges, shrouded by smoky undertones of papyrus and ebony wood. Tiger arouses intrigue, putting those around you on high alert.

Perfumer: Cristiano Canali

Fragrance Notes: 

Top Notes: Kumquat, Cardamom, Saffron
Heart Notes: Sambac Jasmine, Incense, Carrot Seeds, Suede
Base Notes: Vetiver, Ebony Wood, Papyrus, Ambrette Seeds