Amouage
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Founded Year:1983
Country:🇴🇲Oman
Popularity Score:85.7
Amouage
Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
Every Amouage decant and perfume sample at Scento is hand-decanted from a sealed, original bottle — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. A house from Oman founded in 1983, Amouage is known for signature notes like Benzoin, Bergamot, Osmanthus; explore 37 fragrances in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml sizes from €11.95 – €39.90 and test a scent properly before committing to a full bottle.
- Authentic · hand-decanted from sealed bottles
- Sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml
- Tracked shipping to 27 European markets
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Founded Year:1983
Country:🇴🇲Oman
Popularity Score:85.7
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About Amouage
- Established
- 1983
- Origin
- Muscat, Oman
Amouage is an Omani luxury fragrance house founded in 1983 in Muscat and known as 'The Gift of Kings.' Built on rare, precious materials — above all Omani frankincense — its perfumes are opulent, complex and richly resinous. Celebrated creations include Reflection, Interlude and Jubilation, spanning luminous florals to dramatic incense.
Maximalist, resinous and built around precious Omani frankincense, Amouage layers rich florals, spices, smoky incense and deep woods into complex, long-lasting compositions that feel ceremonial and unmistakably luxurious.
Signature notes
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Rose
- Orris
- Incense
- Amber
- Sandalwood
- Oud
Signature fragrances to try
Reflection ManThe house's most wearable signature — airy rosemary and pink pepper over jasmine, neroli and orris with creamy sandalwood. Elegant, clean and effortlessly refined.€11.95
Interlude ManDramatic and smoky: oregano, bergamot and pimento over a powerful core of frankincense, opoponax and amber. Complex, regal and intensely long-lasting.€11.95
Epic ManA spicy, woody journey along the Silk Road — pink pepper, cardamom and chilli over geranium, oud and incense. Bold, aromatic and opulent.€11.95
Honour WomanA luminous white-floral inspired by Madame Butterfly — tuberose, jasmine, lily of the valley and gardenia over incense and musk. Pure, radiant and emotional.€10.95
SindbadA warm, leathery oriental from the house's adventurer line — spices and labdanum over amber, tobacco and woods. Rich, characterful and enveloping.€39.90
History & heritage
Amouage was founded in 1983 in Muscat at the request of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who wanted to revive Oman's perfume-making heritage and create an authentic gift for visiting heads of state. The house was conceived as 'The Gift of Kings,' and its name blends the French 'amour' with the Arabic word for waves.
The legendary perfumer Guy Robert created Amouage's debut fragrance, Gold (1983), setting a benchmark for lavish compositions using rare naturals such as Omani frankincense, silver frankincense, rose de mai, orris and sandalwood. Frankincense from the Boswellia sacra tree became the defining signature of the house.
Under creative directors including Christopher Chong and, from 2025, Renaud Salmon, Amouage grew into a globally collected house available in more than 80 countries, with celebrated lines such as Reflection, Interlude, Epic and Jubilation expanding its opulent, incense-rooted identity.
How to choose your Amouage
Amouage is among the most concentrated and projecting perfumery in the world, so decants are the ideal way to explore it — a 2ml or 5ml sample reveals how a fragrance evolves over a full day and whether its incense and resins suit you before committing to a bottle.
Choose by mood and intensity. For everyday refinement, Reflection Man and Reflection Woman are the gentlest entry points; for dramatic, smoky incense reach for Interlude; for spice-and-wood opulence try Epic; and for radiant florals, Honour and the Love series. Most Amouage scents favour cooler weather and evening wear thanks to their depth.
Because the house's compositions are layered and slow-evolving, sampling several side by side helps you find your direction — light floral, resinous incense, or warm oriental — then invest in the one that feels most ceremonial and personal.
How to buy Amouage samples in Europe
To buy Amouage samples in Europe you have a few honest routes: official Amouage boutiques and authorised retailers for full bottles, or Scento for authenticated Amouage decants in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml. On Scento, Amouage samples start at €11.95 — and a 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so you can try the scent properly before committing to a full size.
Best way to buy Amouage in Europe
| Route | Smallest commitment | EU delivery & customs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Amouage boutique or site | Full bottle (50–100ml) | Set by the brand; varies by country | Owning the full bottle, sealed and gift-ready |
| Authorised retailer or department store | Full bottle | In store, or online where the retailer ships in the EU | Trying in person before buying a bottle |
| Scento authenticated decants | 2ml / 5ml / 8ml decant — from €11.95 | Ships from the EU to 27 European markets, no extra customs | Trying Amouage before a full bottle, at the lowest entry price |
| Official Amouage discovery set (where offered) | Brand-curated mini set | Only where the brand ships it to your country | Sampling a themed range chosen by the house |
Routes and availability vary by brand and country — always confirm current stock, sizes and prices with each seller before buying.
Amouage sample prices & decant facts
- Origin
- Oman
- Founded
- 1983
- Scents in stock
- 37
- From (2ml)
- €11.95
- From (5ml)
- €26.90
- Sizes
- 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml
- Signature notes
- Benzoin, Bergamot, Osmanthus
- Authenticity
- Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
- Last reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Which Amouage samples to try first?
Popular Amouage fragrances on Scento — start with a 2ml decant before a full bottle.
Amouage decants & perfume samples — your questions answered
What is Amouage known for?
Amouage is known as Oman's premier luxury fragrance house, 'The Gift of Kings,' built on rare materials and above all Omani frankincense. Its perfumes are opulent, complex and long-lasting, with celebrated incense-rich creations such as Interlude and Jubilation alongside refined florals like Reflection and Honour.
Which Amouage fragrance should I try first?
Reflection Man and Reflection Woman are the most approachable starting points — clean, elegant and easy to wear. If you want the full dramatic Amouage experience, sample Interlude for smoky incense or Epic for spicy woods. Trying these as decants is the best way to discover the house.
What does Amouage Interlude Man smell like?
Interlude Man opens with oregano, bergamot and pimento, then settles into a powerful, smoky heart of frankincense, opoponax and amber. It is complex, resinous and regal — one of the most distinctive smoky-incense fragrances in modern perfumery, with exceptional longevity.
Is Amouage a niche fragrance brand?
Yes. Amouage is a high-end niche house from Oman, prized by collectors for its rare ingredients, ceremonial frankincense signature and limited, artisanal feel. It is sold through a selective network of luxury perfumeries and boutiques worldwide.
Why is frankincense important to Amouage?
Frankincense from Oman's Boswellia sacra tree — often called 'liquid gold' — is the defining signature of the house and features across its main collection. Amouage reinterprets this traditionally spiritual material to feel contemporary and luxurious, most famously in Jubilation and the Interlude line.
Are Amouage decants and perfume samples authentic?
Yes. Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
How many sprays are in a Amouage sample?
As a rough guide, a perfume atomizer gives about 10–15 sprays per millilitre, so a 2ml Amouage sample is roughly 20–30 sprays, a 5ml about 50–75, and an 8ml about 80–120. Exact counts vary with the atomizer and how heavily you spray. Available sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml.
Do I pay customs or VAT on Amouage samples in the EU?
No extra customs for EU orders. Scento ships Amouage decants from within the EU to 27 European markets, so EU buyers pay no import duties or customs charges and usually receive their order in 1–5 business days. Orders to non-EU European countries may be subject to local import VAT set by your country, not by Scento.
Should I buy a Amouage decant or a full bottle?
Buy a decant to test or rotate a scent, and a full bottle once you know you love it. A 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so it lets you wear Amouage for days before committing to full-bottle price. For sealed presentation or gifting, an official boutique or authorised retailer is the better route.