Amouage 2020 EDP

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Meander

by Mackenzie Reilly

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Amouage Meander is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Mackenzie Reilly. Meander opens with Carrot Seeds, Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose, Iris, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Amouage's Meander carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Meander is a divisive beast, a Marmite scent. Some find it a creamy, elegant masterpiece - a gentle, meditative ride through spiced woods. Others reckon it's a weak, weird, or even 'pickles marinade' mess. Performance is a common sticking point, not the beast mode Amouage is known for.
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  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Meander 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and smooth, comforting scent profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While it can work on a date for an intimate, sophisticated vibe, its understated nature might be too subtle for formal events or sports activities.

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

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

Meander opens with a pinch of spicy black and pink pepper, underpinned by an unusual yet intriguing earthiness from carrot seeds and frankincense. As it develops, a creamy, powdery heart of orris and soft narcissus emerges, wrapped in a smooth sandalwood and dry vetiver base. There's a persistent woody-earthy core, softened by a comforting, almost milky warmth.

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