![]() But then there is the kind of beauty that trancends this notion. They say it is in the eye (or nose) of the beholder and that is undoubtedly true. That last part alone is enough, if I am honest. It is one of those scents that take you on a journey, that you can smell and marvel at what is going on, at what unfolds before you, at the depth and complexity and the sheer beauty. I feel loved and cherished and embraced by Lyric. It is not just beautiful, it is also warm and – for lack of a better word – loving. What more can you ask of a perfume?īut there is more. Performance wise, Lyric Woman lasts for the day and has good sillage, but is not too diffusive, it forms an intimate aura around me that makes me feel very feminine and beautiful. Its beauty rubs off on me and how I feel about myself. In the drydown Lyric is no longer a rose fragrance, the soft and warm spice-laden wood and incense base holds forth and smells stunningly gorgeous to me. It is a floral-oriental fragrance with the emphasis on oriental, the rose is there but it is not center stage, it works more like a unifying element that ties the spices, the woods, the incense and vanilla together to form one smooth package of dramatic, yet restrained beauty. The fresh, spicy top, the dark rose heart and the incredible dry down that reels me in the most. Created in 2008 by Daniel Maurel, its notes include bergamot, spicy cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, rose, angelica, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium, orris, oakmoss, musk, wood, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, and frankincense. I can appreciate this approach, but to tell the truth in my heart of hearts I am a minimalist. Maximalists are happy with Amouage’s more is more principle. If you are on the lookout for clean and simple, move on. This also works for me, but the mood and the weather and the company and the day’s plans, everything has to fit and work together or I will feel off and get a headache for sure.Īmouage is not known for its restraint. Heavy oriental, strong, long-lasting and powerful in every sense of the word. The other end is best represented by Malle’s Portrait of a Lady. ![]() This is on one end of the rose spectrum, light, airy, pink and carefree. There are roses that always work (probably because they are not really roses), most notably Hermessence Rose Ikebana, a perennial summer favorite. I am fickle when it comes to roses and whether I like or even tolerate a rose perfume is highly dependent on my mood. ![]() Rose perfumes are very much hit and miss with me. My turn with Reflection ended in mutual respect, but not love, and I sampled Ubar, Memoir, Dia, Jubilation 25 and Gold and none were really made for me. A good thing, since it is no fun craving too many expensive things. Well, I did try other Amouage’s and I am almost glad not all of them were winners for me. As I explained in my first review of an Amouage perfume – Epic Woman – I tried to stay away from the line, as to not fall down an uncontrollable rabbit hole.
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