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Has anyone experienced any Amouage fragrances?

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The two I know are polar opposites in terms of their appeal:
Amouage Gold features a strong central civet note, wrapped in honeyed florals that leave the whole thing smelling like syrupy urine on my skin. Why would I pay $200 for this when I could pee in my pants? (I have no problem with civet in general, but I think it's handled very clumsily here.)
Others have experienced Gold quite differently, I must admit.
Then there's Dia - one of the most enchanting fragrances I've ever worn, and worth every single dollar I paid for it. Floral notes ensconced in frankincense and Cistus ladanifera, underscored by precious woods, spices, and the softest leather you can imagine. It transforms and develops continuously as I wear it, and to my nose it's beautiful at every stage.
I've never bothered trying Ciel, Silver, or Arcus, having decided to leave well enough alone after discovering Dia.
Most of the Amouage scents, especially Gold and Dia, are reviewed in depth here on Basenotes, and I'd suggest some browsing and some testing before making any decisions!

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Originally Posted by Vibert Amouage Gold features a strong central civet note, wrapped in honeyed florals that leave the whole thing smelling like syrupy urine on my skin. Why would I pay $200 for this when I could pee in my pants? Hence the name, Gold.
I have a samples of Gold, Dia, Ciel, Arcus, and Silver and none are remotely bottleworthy.

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^^ you forgot "imo."
I have Silver Crystal, Silver Cologne, Gold Cologne and Ciel BOTTLES. Oddly enough, I didn't think DIA was bottleworthy! I do have the spray sample, but again. not for me.

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Originally Posted by zr0e ^^ you forgot "imo."
I have Silver Crystal, Silver Cologne, Gold Cologne and Ciel BOTTLES. Oddly enough, I didn't think DIA was bottleworthy! I do have the spray sample, but again. not for me. This is what makes fragrances interesting!
;-)

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Arcus is a very nice (fresh and clean) scent. It is worth it for the summer.

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I have tried Arcus: citrus notes with a salty herbal accord. I like it more than Bulgari Aqua, but am not sure whether its worth the hefty price.

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I also have a few samples of Arcus, a very pleasant smell of rain and flowers. It is very similar to the opening of Bulgari Aqua, but then Aqua turns salty. The price is the only thing keeping me from buying a big bottle. I'll just have to ration my samples carefully :\

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I think many of the amouage fragrances are brilliant. I think they receive less attention than they deserve because they are expensive, and even some derision for this reason. If we leave aside the question of whether they are worth the price (which depends on how much you like them and your budget) and focus on whether they are interesting scents my answer is a resounding yes:
Dia is one of my all time favourites. Outstanding longevity, good sillage and fascinating development. Many classic masculine notes super-blended into complex accords which evolve constantly. This is one of the few long lasting frags which really holds my interest over an extended period.
Gold is also good for me. It is potent stuff, a single spray is often enough, never more than two. If you put your nose to it, it can smell messy with civet and aldehydic florals hitting hard but it has a different impact from sillage, away from the body. The way it evapourates from the skin is quite outstanding with a strong classical presence like a guerlain from 100 years ago on serious steroids. I like it, but not for frequent use.
Ciel is a really uplifting floral for fresh daytime wear. It is also strong in aldehydes and has a highly blended approach rather than single, detectable notes. I really enjoy it but find the longevity to be a little lacking.

Arcus is an aquatic with pathos. It captures the feel of building into a storm fairly well for me. The geranium is unusual and quite pleasing. I have difficulty with the whole aquatic/watermelon thing in general but I find this as its most acceptable incarnation.
Silver is a really fine daytime cologne. It puts me in mind of a toned down Dia somewhat, aimed at a younger buyer. The plumby notes in Dia's heart are ramped up here. It sparkles too.
The frankincense note in all of these is outstanding; really exceptional. It is apparent in different quantities in each
Cirrus tries to capture the ozonic accord with a fresh apple note which to me just veers off into "too synthetic" territory. The heart has a geranium note reminiscent of arcus with a light lavender in the background and a touch of bright wood. The notes are distinct if well blended, in contrast to other amouage scents where the blend overrides the individual notes. There is also a berry note, a little like silver mountain water.
I haven't tested the new one.

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Originally Posted by hirch_duckfinder I think many of the amouage fragrances are brilliant. I think they receive less attention than they deserve because they are expensive, and even some derision for this reason. What a marvelous analysis, hirch!
I think another non-scent factor that diminishes acceptance of Amouage products is the company's poorly conceived marketing campaign, which panders to gross ostentation and status mongering. I sometimes wonder whether their sales would improve if they dropped the utterly crass "most valuable perfume in the world" nonsense.
I believe that the controversy surrounding the Amouage line suggests that there is something to their scents. In order to breed such debate, a fragrance house needs to release products of distinct character. Whether you perceive them as cat pee or divine nectar, you have to admit that they are distinctive!