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Amarige
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Amarige by Givenchy is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1991, the nose behind this composition is Dominique Ropion. The top notes unfold with orange blossom, peach, plum, neroli, Brazilian rosewood, violet, and mandarin; the heart reveals neroli, mimosa, gardenia, ylang-ylang, jasmine, black acacia, carnation, blackcurrant, red berries, cassia, rose, and orchid; while the base notes settle on sandalwood, woods, amber, vanilla, musk, tonka bean, and cedar.
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orange blossom
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- Positivo 76%
- Negativo 20%
- Neutral 3.6%
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Amarige is old school, yellow flowers and amber, a floral sweetness not as sugary as modern scents. It’s a classic that never fails, elegant, with presence, but mature. It persists and projects quite well; good value for money; Rare Gold by Avon has all the vibe for a fraction of the cost. Who will like it: lovers of yellow flowers.
I agree 100% with Mayoral: the mimosa stands out with its contrasting aroma. Personally, it reminds me of my mum: it conveys joy, happiness, enthusiasm, and a certain innocence in the top notes. The strength of the flowers softens with the sandalwood and vanilla base, giving way to a delicate and seductive floral. It’s an unforgettable fragrance… just like my mum.
It was my first perfume, a gift from my mother. She took me to a department store to choose, and I picked this for its floral scent; it felt very feminine. Despite the woods, on my skin the flowers predominated, giving a floral-aldehydic sensation with a woody touch. Back then, there weren’t as many gourmands as there are now, I think, which is why it stood out against the others. I kept it in my collection for years; I tried it recently and don’t feel it has changed much; it’s still good and a classic.
Delicious at first, seems heavy after two hours, then it becomes a perfume delight.
I bought the original recently and loved it. It doesn’t last more than three hours on me. I say original because I first encountered the fragrance on my last holiday in Brazil, in an alternative perfume shop; I was fascinated, so upon returning home, I got a 100ml bottle.
I tried it and didn’t like it. It smells super acidic and bitter; my skin is just unusual. Also, I think it’s too heavy; it reminds me of a blonde-dyed lady in red lipstick with lots of hairspray, trying to project wealth and judging everyone. Nothing light. I wouldn’t use it even though I enjoy heavy fragrances; it just lacks distinction. Yes, it seems to last incredibly well, unlike modern scents which are so fleeting. It has character but isn’t for everyone.
What more can be said about this EDT that hasn’t already been said? For me, the fact that Ropion created it is part of its charm; this man always hits the mark. It’s an EDT that doesn’t need to be an EDP as it outperforms most in trail and longevity. It’s a beast of a projection on my crocodile skin, with an overwhelming trail. Every time I wear it, I feel happy, like the first rays of spring sun. It’s a sunny yellow floral. Beautiful, enveloping, and warm. What a beauty! It will always be in my collection.
I was eager to try Amarige. The first time I wore it on my skin, it fixed beautifully; I entered a fabric shop and a woman said I had soaked the entire place, yet I’d only sprayed twice. I bought it months ago but couldn’t use it as it deserves because it’s super autumnal and wintry, wrapping you in a heady embrace. At first, it’s very mysterious, hard to decipher each note, but as it develops, you notice the neroli, abundant blooming and wilting jasmine, with a subtle sweetness of mandarin and peach, very stately. Hours pass, the citrus fades, leaving behind wilting white flowers and fine woods; the tonka bean is just right and necessary, noticeable towards the end, with hidden vanilla. It’s exquisitely crafted, lasts excellently, and performs well with water. The projection is good; five to eight sprays are enough to perfume you and saturate rooms and corridors. The trail is rich and mysterious, typical of classics, clinging to clothes, so be careful as the liquid is amber and can stain. Ideal for a confident, strong woman; it reminds me of María Félix. On men, it’s interesting; I tried it on two people and the woods and amber change, so try it on skin… though in perfumery, there is no gender.
I used this on my aunt in the nineties. It smells exactly like the Argentine Cannon, L’Extreme. I checked the notes and Amarige contains the same five as Cannon, though as a Givenchy it feels more complex. It’s vintage but still very wearable.
What class. What a magnificent scent when I sprayed it, sublime. At first, it’s a dry chamomile, but suddenly it sweetens with a peach nectar from the gods. It remains one of the best in terms of aroma and performance, despite being an EDT (anyone would say so) and at an unbeatable price. It has exoticism, sweetness, innocence… well, not so much. It’s certainly not out of date, and if it were, what more could one ask for?
I had very high expectations but I’m not sure if I have the reformulated version. On my skin, the longevity on both skin and clothes is good, over 8 hours, but the trail is very low, right at skin level from the moment I apply it and keeps decreasing. Does anyone else experience this? As for the scent, it’s a bit heavy on the flowers, but I like it.
This perfume is definitely for grandmothers or ladies; the smell is truly unbearable, on the same level as Chanel No. 5.
This fragrance was a toilet water that behaved like a perfume before its reformulation. When I first used it (about 15 years ago), its longevity and projection were overwhelming. It was defined as ‘the bride’s perfume’ because its name is an anagram of marriage. In the opening, it achieves a good combination of fruity and floral accords. In the dry down, flowers like neroli, ylang-ylang, mimosa and jasmine take centre stage, very well accompanied by woods and amber. In 2007 I bought my first bottle, with a gradient on the front. But in November 2021 I acquired another bottle without a gradient, which means the presentation and contents changed, as in most reformulations. Amarige is no longer what it used to be.
Intense, complicated opening and perhaps a little overwhelming if it catches you by surprise. It’s a worthy prelude to white and yellow flowers so well blended that they exude class, style, elegance and a touch of hidden sensuality. I really like the woody base that supports the floral ensemble, which stands out positively. Of course, I can imagine it being for a bride on her wedding day, but those flowers say more than they seem: an innocent smile on a strong, determined woman, clear of words and alien to drama. It’s very rare to find young users with Amarige nowadays, and it’s a pity because it’s a very good complement. Duration and projection are quite good, so I advise moderation with sprays. I highly recommend trying it.
For me, it’s one of the most horrible perfumes I’ve ever smelled. I never found anyone who wore it well, although there are many fanatical women. It gives me a headache. It’s too overwhelming, like a karate kick to the head. It makes me feel nauseous after a while. Plus, it has a huge trail and is super persistent. There can’t be a worse torture than going on public transport during peak summer hours near someone smelling of Amarige. It’s the worst olfactory memory I have from the 90s.
I’ve just finished a bottle at 36 years old. I’ve been using it since I was 15. Yes, since 15! I never minded my aunts saying it was for people their age. It all started at 14 when a young man stole a little of his mother’s perfume and told me: ‘this is the best perfume in the world’. Amarige envelops you, blinds you. I was asked countless times what perfume I was wearing. Perhaps because they didn’t like it, but it was always there, accompanying me so I wouldn’t go unnoticed.
I first smelled it as a child, accompanying my mother on shopping trips. I was looking for a perfume for my grandmothers’ doctor and I think that day sparked my interest in perfumery. I remember several scents, including Amarige, which I would recognise a thousand miles away. It was etched into my olfactory memory. It’s a garden of flowers, exquisite in every stage of its evolution. Very elegant with a good trail. A perfume of excellent quality, it’s on my wishlist.
One of my top 5 favourites. Flowers, flowers and more flowers. It’s cheerful, feminine and sensual. A must-have in my collection. I love it ❤️
My mother used to wear this when she was a child, but I hadn’t smelled it since the 90s. Until I tried some vintage gems on a trip and sampled it at the airport. On the blotter, it was a nineties floral bomb: hyper-feminine, sweet tuberose and sticky with peach and mimosa. On my skin, it remained a bombastic white floral; initially sweet, then it left that typical faecal note of nineties indoles. You can tell it’s by Ropion because of that ‘faecality’ also found in Alien and Carnal Flower. At first, I didn’t detect any wood, only peach and plum sweetening the blend. As it settled, the sweetness faded and a book-old accord emerged that I didn’t like, probably carnation and woods. The projection started strong and then calmed down, lasting about 10 hours. It has disappointed me a little. It’s pretty and versatile, but it didn’t work as well on my skin as on the blotter; that dried-down woody-green note is what I dislike most and what lasts the longest. There are white florals at a similar price that work better. I recommend it to lovers of white florals; perhaps it will suit you better than it did me. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 6/10 Versatile: 9/10 Original: 2/10
Amarige is a must-have in my collection. This is bottled spring; I feel as if I am sitting in a field surrounded by flowers. It is the perfume I cherish the most, as it was one of the first gifts from my boyfriend and now husband, back in 1995. Beautiful memories and a lovely aroma. Clearly, it is not for beginners; it does not smell like a three-note cake like the perfumes of today (which are all the same); it is made of many notes, which makes it unique and immortal, as it has been on the market for more than 30 years and has many more to go. 10/10.
My mother’s perfume of old. At first, it smells like a vintage, stately bombshell—the kind that used to bother me when I was a child. Then, once it dries down, it becomes rich and warm, like a cinnamon flower, subtle and elegant. I smelled it again recently: it’s tobacco with white flowers and a fine wood. It’s her olfactory signature and will always have a place in my heart.
It is a perfume that people sensitive to indole should perhaps avoid. It is extremely indolic, one of the most. It remains extremely strong. In a previous comment, it was compared with Alien; I assume with an old formula, because the new one does not project, or not to this extent, that very high faecal note. As a person sensitive to indole, I have Alien as my signature fragrance and do not notice the faecal aftertaste that I clearly perceive when there is orange blossom, more than jasmine, neroli, and other white flowers that I enjoy very much. It smells of flowers, projects a lot, and lasts a very long time, for better or for worse.
Amarige was my grandmother’s signature fragrance for years. I remember that strong, intense, very distinguished, and extremely durable scent on her. Without seeing her, we knew she was near upon perceiving it. Her wardrobe was permeated with that smell. As one of my first perfumes, I did not mind wearing it from primary to secondary school, when everyone else smelled of fruits; there I was with my super-intense aroma that needed no touch-up, although I did so with my grandmother’s bottle, with that cap that never came off. Mandarin and jasmine are key, felt with that intensity in several perfumes I love, but with their unique seal and being, in my opinion, the driest of all. Brutal longevity, close to the skin until the next day, a trail of up to 10 hours. An elegant perfume, for women who distinguish themselves and leave a mark. For me, Amarige is always linked to my grandmother’s name and her undeniable memory.
Spectacular. At first, it is a slap in the face; it can be unbearable for many. It is complex; you can smell many things. After an hour, it changes; it is no longer so sweet and is more woody, but with strong flowers. It is a delight and special for demanding noses, certainly from another era. Great longevity.
It is quite a classic, a wonderful floral. I love its power and performance; few match it now. It is a mature and timeless fragrance, those sparkling florals that fill you with energy, leave a mark, and flood spaces. Although it is far from current trends, it has its own charm. Ideal for transition seasons and winter; on my skin, it lasts more than 8 hours.
Mimosa, the absolute queen, shines like rays of the sun. A beautiful perfume, 100% floral, luminous, elegant, and unique. You had to be you, Dominique Ropion. I recommend the original; the inspiration by Fraïche seemed horrible and faecal to me, ruining my memories. In contrast, the one from ‘Essences et Parfums Européens’ was magnificent (now discontinued). As a family doctor, one day while taking the blood pressure of a humble, neat elderly lady, I sensed a delicious, floral, soapy aroma, with the narcotic sweetness of yellow flowers and an elegant touch. It smelled of cleanliness and sweetness. I asked her what she was wearing, and although she did not know, the following month she brought me the card: ‘Our inspiration: Amarige’. An unforgettable delight. I rushed to buy it, but it was already discontinued. Now I buy the original, which is worth it for addicts. 10/10. Warning: if you do not like florals, do not even peek.
I have just received the 2023 reformulation and it has nothing to do with what I read before buying it. It smells nice, but lasts and projects a whisper; that is, nothing, not even close to the skin. I think they have killed this famous and praised perfume. What a pity; I had high expectations for a fragrance that everyone talked about.
It is my winter fragrance; it defines me and I would not change it for anything. It is quite a garden of flowers.
One of my favourite perfumes, but I would not buy it again due to the price and because my tastes have changed. Nevertheless, it is rich and lasts an incredibly long time.
The quintessential yellow floral: intense, powerful, and unique. Love it or hate it, there are no middle grounds. To me, Amarige is pure elegance and distinction. A floral scent with a woody base; mimosa, ylang-ylang, and neroli stand out. The woody part is strong yet fresh, almost green. It never smells of roses. An unparalleled classic. Eternal longevity, brutal projection, and opulent aroma. Do not buy blindly; test it first. One of the best in history, a must-have in my collection.
I’ve been replenishing my Amarige for over 30 years, time and again. I can’t believe how much time has passed since the first time I smelled it. Since then, I’ve felt it couldn’t be missing from my wardrobe. I’ve read it’s a fragrance of love-hate… and I can’t be objective about Amarige: I love it. There’s nothing more to add. The rest has already been said.
Exquisite. Although the bottle says EDT, it is the most floral. At first, I thought it was for an older woman, but in reality, it suits any age. It’s delicate and exquisite; the opening is strong, but then it softens. It has a moderate sillage and is elegant. I imagine walking through a field full of these flowers. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
I just bought it online and I have two options: either I’ve been scammed with a replica, or as Shannys says, they’ve ‘killed’ it by reformulating. It’s not what I remember. I’ll give it time, now that oxygen is getting in. I hope to review it again and reflect the charm I felt as a child when I first smelled it.
It smells delicious. I gave it to my mum, one of her favourites, and she was delighted. I love how it fixes to her skin; although it’s vintage, it has excellent longevity.
A relic. I came across it with a sample a month ago and can’t get it out of my head. I bought it today. It breaks the gender concept; I’m a man and I’ll wear it daily until winter ends. Pros: floral, sweet, evokes the elegance and class of the 90s, and it’s very long-lasting. Cons: none. Perhaps I didn’t choose Amarige, but rather she chose me to be my signature.
It’s a spectacle: a dream garden, fairy tales, and romantic literature. It smells like long-haired princesses and silk dresses. When I want to cheer up or escape a bad day, I reach for my Amarige; by magic, I’m flooded with happiness and transported back to those stories from my childhood.
Any collection, whether of 10 or 100 perfumes, should include a classic. I have CH, the classic Poeme, and of course, Amarige: a bottle full of sweet flowers. The opening displeased me a little due to that old trunk smell, but the development and dry-down are delicious. Longevity and sillage: 10.
Intense, luminous, and heavy all at once. Neroli, mimosa, ylang-ylang… a cloud of sweet, creamy flowers that leaves a trail. But beware: if you bring it close to your arm, it seems the skin fuses with the essence and releases a repulsive bitterness. Without that note, it would be a total ‘love it’.
A colleague used this in the 90s and hated it. When I tried it now, it smells different: on my skin, it releases a strong, unpleasant leather note not listed in the description, with flowers that don’t quite fit. The overall effect doesn’t appeal to me, and it doesn’t last; after an hour, there’s no trace left.
Top fragrance for my daily signature. Elegant and sophisticated, yet very wearable. Although it’s an EDT, it lasts longer than many EDPs; I wore it at 11, someone told me at 7 that it smelled wonderful, and at 10 I could still detect it right up against my skin. It’s an intense, mature floral bouquet, with jasmine, neroli, and ylang-ylang dominating. I wouldn’t recommend it for extreme heat or those who prefer soft scents, but if you love strong florals, it’s love at first sniff.