When was the last time you wore a perfume that became a reflection of your own personality? Have you ever felt that a perfume knows you, that it tells your own story?
In the heart of Muscat, Amouage has created The Essences, a collection that reflects the house's continued dedication to excellence, innovation and tradition. The three fragrances offer a distinct olfactory journey designed to transport you through unique experiences. Each scent - Reasons, Lustre and Outlands - embodies a different story, inspired by the richness of Arabian traditions and the constant quest to transcend the conventional boundaries of luxury perfumery.
Amouage has created this collection with a rare approach: each fragrance is matured for six months, a process that gives it a particular complexity. During these months of waiting, the notes in each bottle become deeper, more defined - it's as if the fragrance takes on a fuller 'voice', a unique presence. A fascinating aspect is how they have infused the fragrances with sandalwood and oak, ingredients that, like a fingerprint in wine craftsmanship, leave traces and influence the character of each essence.
The house of Amouage's dedication to innovation in perfumery is highlighted by this unique Double Infusion process. This meticulous technique enhances the depth and complexity of each fragrance in The Essences collection. The fragrance oils are carefully infused with sandalwood chips and aged for 6 months. Simultaneously, the bioethanol used in these fragrances is matured in oak barrels for the same period. This parallel maturation gives a distinct richness to the final blend. When the matured oil and bioethanol are combined, the result is what can only be described as the “double infusion effect”, adding layers of character and a deep, lingering quality to each scent.
The 3 Essences are created as a statement about the complexity, beauty and significance of time in the world of perfumery. Inspired by the concept of the connection between past, present and future, the collection proposes an interpretation of time as we feel and experience it.
Reasons - Echo of a Time Long Gone
Bertrand Duchaufour's Reasons is all about introspection. It's like an old photograph found in a box, an echo of a time you didn't live through, but which fascinates you. This fragrance starts with a subtle warmth of hazelnut, enveloping you in a warm, comforting and reminiscent sensation.
As it unfolds, Reasons brings in more complex notes, such as davana, which adds a slightly fruity and herbal undertone. The palo santo at the base of the fragrance creates a perfect balance, with a smoky note that feels like its core is deeply rooted in the earth. It is the fragrance that speaks of the past, of those decisions that shaped us and the lessons we carry with us.
Lustre - Brightening up the small moments of the present
Imagine a fragrance that not only embraces you, but speaks to you about things you may not have noticed before - those little moments in the present that often go unnoticed, but shine in their simplicity. In Lustre, Julien Rasquinet and Paul Guerlain captures precisely this fleeting yet unforgettable beauty, bringing with it a story about the harmony between refinement and profound calm.
The fragrance opens with a vibrant blend of cardamom and a fine dusting of iris, as if capturing the cool moment at the start of a morning - that stillness in which you lose yourself.
As the aroma develops, sandalwood and cedar subtly appear, transforming the moment into a deeper, darker experience. It envelops you in a soothing warmth, bringing you into the heart of a mysterious story with a perfect balance of sweet and woody. As a ray of light shyly appears through the leaves of a tree on a warm day, Lustre speaks of those rare moments that linger in your memory.
The scented base of vanilla and labdanum lingers delicately on the skin, like a distant yet vivid memory of the fragrance.
Lustre encourages you to stop, feel and live every second, with grace and elegance - a fragrance that does not dominate you, but entices you to celebrate your own story.
Outlands - Escape into the Unknown
Imagine a long drive away from the cities, where the air takes on an almost wild freshness and nature stretches vast before you. Outlands is a tribute to adventurers and the untamed spirit. Created by the talented Cécile Zarokian, this fragrance opens the doors to a new world with fresh citrus notes that seem to pulse against the skin like a cool breeze. As it evolves, Outlands reveals tones of patchouli and amber, bringing a light warmth that balances the initial freshness and gives an enigmatic air.
It's the fragrance you would choose on long journeys, when you lose yourself in the landscapes and the silence of nature. Outlands is about being alone, but in a way that makes you feel connected to the land. It's like walking barefoot on the grass after it rains, feeling the freshness beneath your feet and that infinite freedom.
This collection is not just a selection of fragrances; it is an invitation to live each moment more intensely. Each bottle have a new design after 15 years and it is created to be refillable, a gesture by which Amouage pays homage to the craft of perfumery, a symbol of sustainable luxury. In every drop there is a memory in the making, a moment waiting to be discovered, a gift we give ourselves to reconnect with our own essence.
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