Amouage 2008 Oil

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Homage

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Amouage Homage is a perfume oil launched in 2008. Homage opens with Taif Rose and Incense, settles into a heart of Amber, Oud, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Lemon, Orange, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Homage carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a masterpiece for some, a disappointment for others, and a victim of significant batch variations. If you get a good batch, it's a divine rose-citrus-incense blend. If not, it can be soapy or overly sharp. Proceed with caution and try before you buy.
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  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Homage Perfume Oil bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Taif Rose61%
Incense39%
Heartas listed
Oud37%
Jasmine32%
Amber31%
Baseas listed
Lemon37%
Sandalwood32%
Orange31%

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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'eternal' longevity and rich, opulent profile, Homage is best suited for special occasions or dates where it can be appreciated without being overwhelming. While it can be worn casually, its intensity and luxury make it less ideal for everyday office or active wear. Many reviewers describe it as majestic and suitable for feeling like royalty.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Homage opens with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and orange, quickly intertwined with the opulent, dewy freshness of Taif rose. As it settles, a sophisticated incense note emerges, smoky and ethereal, blending seamlessly with warm amber and a subtle, refined oud. The dry-down reveals a creamy sandalwood, providing a smooth and lasting foundation to this complex and evolving composition.

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