Amouage 2012 EDP

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Beloved Woman

by Bernard Ellena

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Amouage Beloved Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Bernard Ellena. Beloved Woman opens with Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Patchouli, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Beloved Woman carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions between 'masterpiece' and 'old-fashioned mess'. You'll either adore its complex, classic charm or find it too dated; there's no middle ground here.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
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Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and extensive longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings and special events. The sophisticated, warm spicy, and animalic accords lend themselves well to formal occasions and romantic dates, where a bold statement is desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Amouage Beloved Woman opens with an aromatic herbal burst of chamomile, lavender, and clary sage, interwoven with a hint of rose and cardamom spice. This complex start evolves into a rich heart of immortelle and patchouli, deepened by resinous labdanum and frankincense. The dry down is a sophisticated animalic blend of civet and castoreum, smoothed by creamy sandalwood, warm ambergris, and a subtle leather note, creating a dense, classic fragrance experience.

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