We are embarking on an olfactory journey with emotional resonance, orchestrated by the Amouage house, featuring juxtaposed layers inspired by the wild landscapes of the Sultanate of Oman.
We have previously discussed Amouage – a reference name in the world of exclusive perfumery. Collections like The Library and The Attars were mentioned when we described Amouage Opus XV King Blue, as well as Amber Sogara and Santal Sohar, olfactory masterpieces bearing Amouage’s signature.
As I mentioned before, Amouage represents the opulence of the Orient, evoking that part of the world where legends, treasures, and dreams lie hidden, waiting to be discovered – the Sultanate of Oman.
Three decades after its founding, the exclusive perfume house from Oman, Amouage, now presents a repertoire of over 50 unparalleled perfumes, all bearing the mark of a unique vision and a high standard of quality. Speaking of Amouage, whose foundation lies in the Arab culture of creating legendary perfumes, it is well-known that every creation under this iconic name tells a fascinating story, featuring bold, captivating aromas.
The Exceptional Extrait is the perfume collection with which we continue our journey. This collection is a sublime union of extraordinary iconic creations from the legendary perfume brand, Amouage.
In 2023, Amouage expanded its fragrance collection with the introduction of Guidance Eau de Parfum. Crafted by the talented perfumer Quentin Bisch and overseen by creative director Renaud Salmon, this scent quickly gained recognition for its intricate composition. By incorporating traditional Amouage elements such as rose, incense, and ambergris, the fragrance took a fresh approach, elevating the brand’s olfactory profile. The delicate harmony of pear, hazelnut, and sandalwood gave the perfume a modern twist, making it a new favorite among Amouage’s offerings.
A year later, with the intent to preserve the original formula while enhancing specific ingredients to make the elements of the structure stand out more strongly and complexly from each other, Salmon and Bisch revisited the creation to unveil Guidance 46 Exceptional Extrait. This new release amplifies contrasts (light and shadow, fragility and strength, subtlety and ostentation) and delves deeper into the mysteries of the Guidance narrative. Inspired by the distinct interaction between quiet elegance and bold elements from Guidance Eau de Parfum, Guidance 46 promises an even more captivating and seductive experience, with unique contrasts that leave a lasting impression. Captivating and alluring, Guidance 46 is dosed at a stunning concentration of 46%, which explains the name of this olfactory creation.
The diverse conceptual inspirations behind the new Guidance 46 conveyed a delicate yet commanding essence, evoking power, beauty, and a hint of danger. These qualities served as the model for Guidance 46, aiming to draw wearers into its captivating world. The result is an exploration of light and shadow, fragility and strength, subtlety and ostentation; paradoxes brought together through the art of perfumery.
Upon opening, the scent develops with surprising lightness and luminosity. The familiar pear note gently unfolds, carried by a delicate floral breeze, enhanced by hints of bitter almonds and pink pepper, creating a nuanced connection with the hazelnut. However, rose, saffron, jasmine Sambac, and osmanthus extend the composition to grand proportions. Incense further supports the blend, revealing an epic tale of wonders and guiding us through a hidden garden of smoke tendrils. The wood deepens into a darker, more imposing tone with notes of georgywood and cypriol, while ambrette adds opulent intimacy, echoing the pear note for clarity and cohesion. Combined with vanilla, sandalwood, cistus, ambergris, and akigalawood from the Eau de Parfum, these elements form a rich and creamy base of unparalleled complexity.
Noteworthy is not only the impact of the raw materials but also the balance with which they are presented, alongside the remarkable sillage and tenacity of the composition – a testament to Bisch and Salmon’s ability to create an olfactory journey with emotional resonance while maintaining the mystery of the collection.
The Guidance 46 bottle is a reinterpretation of Amouage’s iconic bottle. Like other Exceptional Extraits creations, it features a rich inner lacquer in the vibrant translucent pink shade of Guidance Eau de Parfum. The exterior presents a gradient color effect.
The packaging is once again adorned with the distinctive visuals of Belgian artist Louise Mertens. She enhanced the color contrasts and added golden accents. As with other Exceptional Extraits, gold dust adds an elegant finishing touch to the packaging.
The gift-wrapping ceremony offered by the House of Amouage is worth experiencing. Gifts are elegantly wrapped with Amouage’s exclusive packaging and ribbon. Buyers can add a personalized message to make the gift extra special.
Guidance 46 by Amouage is a unisex perfume belonging to the floral-woody olfactory family. Its black-and-white, warm-and-cool, translucent-and-opaque, and light-and-dark nature was created after a maturation period of 4 weeks and infused with a 46% perfume oil concentration.
The talent of perfumer Quentin Bisch, the creator of Guidance 46, lies in an unquenchable thirst for beauty and his ability to reinvent his art through bold statements.
Guidance 46 is a fragrant masterpiece, an Exceptional Extrait that combines tradition with innovation, offering a complex and captivating blend of notes. Every spray reveals a new facet of this remarkable perfume, making it an ideal companion for this century's modern, sophisticated individual.
Wearing Amouage Guidance 46, the exceptional extrait of rose – pear – incense – jasmine – ambergris – bitter almond – hazelnut – vanilla – saffron – ambrette – sandalwood, will guide your obsession for perfume further toward infinity.
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