Amouage 2003 EDP

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Ciel

by Lucas Sieuzac

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Amouage Ciel is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Lucas Sieuzac. Ciel opens with Cyclamen, Violet Leaf, and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Peach Blossom, Water Lily, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Ciel carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Ciel is a divisive little number. Some adore its fresh, clean elegance, others find it shockingly basic for Amouage, smelling of cheap shampoo or dated soap. Expect creamy white florals, but be prepared for potential disappointment with its subtle character and sometimes fleeting presence.
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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
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Ciel 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, its light nature means it's not a commanding choice. It isn't a dedicated sport scent, but its aquatic refreshness may suit light activity.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a dewy, almost aquatic freshness from violet leaf and cyclamen, quickly joined by the creamy, lush bloom of gardenia. The heart unfurls with a bouquet of water lily, jasmine, and a touch of sweet peach blossom, creating a spacious, airy floral core. As it settles, a clean musk emerges, underpinned by soft sandalwood and a subtle wisp of incense, grounding the ethereal florals without weighing them down.

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