Giorgio Armani 2020 EDP

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Ikat Rouge

by Annick Menardo

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Giorgio Armani Ikat Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Annick Menardo. Ikat Rouge opens with Bergamot, Labdanum, and Incense, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Iris, and dries down to a base of Amber and Guaiac Wood. Giorgio Armani's Ikat Rouge carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

If you can get your hands on this limited edition, prepare for an amber-woody sensation that's worth the fuss. It's a seductive showstopper, albeit with a price tag that had some reviewers wishing for a muscular man or diamonds included.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Ikat Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

Notes

Top

BergamotBergamotIncenseIncenseLabdanumLabdanum

Heart

IrisIrisPatchouliPatchouli

Base

AmberAmberGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood

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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
Also Works:
Casual

This is a rich, intense amber scent, best suited for evenings and intimate encounters where its seductive warmth can truly shine. While it has good performance, it's a bit too bold and special for a typical office environment or casual daytime wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

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Ikat Rouge opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot, quickly embracing a rich heart of powdery iris and earthy patchouli. The real star, though, is the deep, resinous amber, beautifully intertwined with smoky incense and a warm, balsamic labdanum. Guaiac wood in the base anchors it all, providing a sweet, woody longevity that truly shines as it develops on the skin, creating an intimate, captivating trail.

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