Amouage 2013 EDP

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Fate Woman

by Dorothée Piot

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Amouage Fate Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Dorothée Piot. Fate Woman opens with Allspice, Bergamot, Pepper, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Amouage's Fate Woman carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive, take-no-prisoners chypre oriental that some declare a masterpiece and others a scrubber. Fans describe it as opulent, rich, and sexy; detractors find it overwhelmingly spicy, medicinal, or even fecal. Love it or hate it, Fate Woman is never boring.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Fate 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'crazy loud' longevity and 'insane sillage', Fate Woman is far too strong for the office or casual wear. Its opulent and elegant character makes it ideal for formal events and dates, where its bold presence can shine without overwhelming.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Fate Woman explodes with a bold, almost jarring, opening of fiery cinnamon and peppery spice, cooled by a hint of bergamot. As this initial blast settles, it reveals a smoky, balsamic core of labdanum and incense, intertwined with the heady sweetness of jasmine and narcotic narcissus. The dry-down is a deep, warm embrace of vanilla, amber, raw leather, and earthy patchouli, underpinned by a mossy, animalic growl.

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