Amouage 2009 Oil

U ££££ Acquired

Tribute

by Gras

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Amouage Tribute is a perfume oil launched in 2009, created by Gras. Tribute opens with Taif Rose, Spicy Notes, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Amber, Rose, Jasmine, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Amouage's Tribute carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly epic and profoundly divisive scent. Some find it a masterpiece of dark rose, leather, and tobacco; others get an overwhelming, acrid smoke bomb. Not for the faint of heart or blind buyers.
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Tribute Perfume Oil 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With eternal longevity and enormous sillage, Tribute is far too potent for office or casual wear. Its dark, heavy profile and opulent feel lend themselves better to formal events or intimate evening dates, though even then, a light hand is crucial.

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

Ethics and formulation

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

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About

Tribute opens with a punch of dark Taif rose and spicy saffron, swiftly followed by a thick, resinous incense heart. The journey deepens into a rich, smoky blend of leathery tobacco, earthy vetiver, and robust cedar, with a hint of juniper providing a final, dry flourish. It's a complex, brooding composition that unfolds with immense depth.

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