Amouage 2012 Edp

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Beloved Woman

by Bernard Ellena

Amouage Beloved Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Bernard Ellena. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Rose, Jasmine, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Violet, Immortelle, Labdanum, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Castoreum, Civet, Leather, and Sandalwood.

Our verdict on Beloved Woman: Acquired

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
Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 20%
Fruity 1%
Green 9%
Sweet 20%
Warm 18%
Woody 12%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 22%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
94%
Herbal
88%
Woody
85%
Musky
84%

Notes

Top Notes

Chamomile 20% Rose 16% Clary Sage 15% Lavender 13% Clove 13% Cardamom 12% Jasmine 10%

Heart Notes

Immortelle 20% Patchouli 15% Benzoin 14% Ylang-Ylang 13% Labdanum 13% Frankincense 13% Violet 12%

Base Notes

Civet 17% Castoreum 15% Leather 14% Ambergris 12% Musk 12% Sandalwood 10% Cedar 10% Vanilla 10%

Performance

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

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.

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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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