First Impressions – Amouage – Guidance

Amouage - Guidance - Amouage is back with four new scents titled "The Odyessy Collection - Chapter 3 - Escape". All four feature frankincense and are accompanied by the usual nonsensical marketing mumbo jumbo. Overall, it's a stronger collection than the previous ones under their new creative director, Renaud Salmon. Still, that wouldn't be difficult. In … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage – Guidance

First Impressions – Amouage – Boundless

Boundless bottle. Image from Fragrantica. Amouage - Boundless - I rarely enjoy the men's Amouage releases more than the women's. Yet, that's precisely the position I found myself in after sampling Boundless. Amouage released the fragrance simultaneously in 2021 with the women's marketed, Material.  Boundless is an easy scent to like, with a hard price tag … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage – Boundless

First Impressions – New Amouage for Men

Amouage - Meander - Late last year I tried the women's fragrances from Amouage's new "Renaissance Collection." I didn't like either. The new men's scents aren't any better. Meander seems like a poorly conceived combo of Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir and BDK Gris Charnel. I like the Narciso, although it isn't my pick from the brand. … Continue reading First Impressions – New Amouage for Men

First Impressions – Amouage

I often gravitate towards the women's collection from the Omani perfume house of Amouage. I've found them more interesting than many of the men's scents they offer in their line. So, while in the department store the other day, I happened upon their new releases, entitled the "Renaissance Collection." The bottles are rather striking, and … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage

First Impressions – Amouage

Amouage - Interlude Black Iris Man - A new perfume from Amouage always warrants a sample. Interlude Black Iris Man, is a significant release. It represents the first output for the brand since the tenure of Creative Director Christopher Chong came to an end. Interestingly, new Chief Experience Officer Renaud Salmon's first fragrance at the helm is … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage