Lyric Man by Amouage

I’ve been wearing the sample for days, and it’s my fragrance of the moment. When I smell Lyric Man, I imagine a gentleman from another time—impeccable, ready for a romantic stroll or a theater date. It opens with citrus and woods, buying fresh roses and heading off to find his love. When she opens the door, she smells of wet flowers, clean laundry, and that citrus-woody scent; she closes her eyes, smiles, and keeps the memory forever. It starts very citrusy, green, and spicy, with ginger and nutmeg marking the freshness. Then comes the clean green rose, giving way to a crisp aroma where creamy vanilla joins sandalwood and musk, rounding out the cleanliness. I detect a touch of fine incense that fits perfectly. I’d love to smell it on a man, but it doesn’t clash at all on me. Thanks @Mithrandir for the ml of this gem.

LYRIC MAN 🌹 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Have you ever been in a Rose garden? Well, here I show you a world-class Rose perfume, and one of my favorite rose fragrances for all time. This composition symbolizes goodness, gratitude, and Joy. It starts with a Voluptuous and Vibrant Rose thanks to the green lime and bergamot that accompany it in the opening, while the Rose stays in the foreground, being bright; the musk comes to wrap the composition to leave a soft, powdery rose scent. As time passes, the Rose doesn’t stop being the protagonist, but the incense along with ginger give it a spicy touch underneath, making it sexier, bolder, and playful. Without a doubt, it’s one of the most romantic fragrances to be found in the masculine terrain, and one of Amouage’s best offerings, being this fragrance somewhat undervalued. Its longevity is Phenomenal, typical of Amouage, about 8-10 hours without any problem; its trail is very personal, I expected it to be so since it’s a romantic and intimate perfume, and its performance is a marvel in every sense.

At first, I was really impressed, smelling roses of tremendous refinement; honestly, it feels unisex despite being a men’s fragrance. But as it dried, my opinion changed: it left a shampoo-like scent that didn’t convince me. This is just my personal opinion, judge for yourselves. What’s clear is that, like all Amouage, the quality is there. It’s romantic because it revolves around the rose. I reiterate that the drydown is soapy, and that doesn’t work for me with this house. The performance is good, ideal for all seasons because it doesn’t overwhelm. It’s an oriental with more freshness than usual. For the scent and price, it’s better for special occasions.

An office perfume, nothing invasive. I understand the negatives, since the rose and musk dominate, which are feminine components, but it smells very natural. I do like it; although I bought it on discount, I wouldn’t pay the regular price.

Lyric Man is a luminous, aquatic rose, with many green and floral nuances that make it dense and non-volatile. I agree with JacobChile: as it dries, it has talc-like and musky tones, giving it a clean and versatile character. However, it’s not the type of rose I like (I prefer dark or sweet ones); perhaps the galbanum or angelica leads me to a green nuance I don’t like, without denying it’s original and beautiful. I see it as super unisex, good for breaking stereotypes, with excellent performance all year round thanks to its fresh and dense projection. Personally, I wouldn’t own it and would opt for other Amouage fragrances or roses like Rose Noir by Gallagher. Note: 8/10 composition, 6/10 for my preferences.

Just say wow, what a lovely aroma, what delicacy in its composition, it really blew my mind. Its opening is a very synthesized (but very well done) rose with the smoky citrus mix that gives it an almost celestial combo. I can only say positive things about this fragrance. Its trail and projection are very good, powerful, lasts almost intact for a couple of hours, then gradually fades down until it stays only on the skin for 7 to 8 hours, which is very good performance, considering the notes and composition of this perfume. To finish, just say that despite being almost an angelic drop fallen from the aromatic Olympus, it should be tested before buying blindly, as its marked floral accord may not please men who feel uncomfortable using this type of perfumes. Aroma 9.5/10 Longevity 8/10 Projection 8/10 Trail 9/10 Cheers and I recommend it.

I really like it; I’ve tried other rose fragrances and they seem heavier and harder to wear. I don’t like citrus, but here the lime gives that freshness, resulting in a delicious combination with the rose and incense. Performance is very good, it lasts 8-10 hours on me and is noticeable at a meter for quite a while. I wish Reflection had the same longevity and trail; it would be my favorite. As for whether it’s too feminine… I don’t know anymore. At first I had doubts, but I recognize that heavy rose scents like Noir or Rose d’Arabie seem more feminine to me. Now I’ve adopted this Lyric as very mine; I enjoy spraying a little before bed and on some Sunday mornings.

Wow, I initially placed this in the women’s section and realized the sample is actually masculine. X-o. July 17, 2018: Today I finally received the sample and tried it for the first time. At first, I thought it wasn’t as special as I expected, but then I realized I’ve never encountered a perfume that smells so much like a natural flower. I think I’ve smelled something similar before on the street, but others usually fade after the floral note lingers for a bit. In contrast, Lyric seems built around this fresh, very natural floral accord that gently transitions into a powdery rose. Three hours later, it seems to gain a bit more intensity. I’ll have to test it more times. For now, I absolutely love it, though it doesn’t seem to have much of a trail… We’ll see. July 2019: I must confess, I didn’t know the scent of roses on the plant… I got lucky finding several rows of rose bushes in Bogotá and was able to smell freshly opened red roses in their natural state. This Lyric is a perfect recreation of that aroma; it smells crystal clear and natural, fresh and soft like the caress of a petal, yet with all the presence a rose commands. Beautiful. I’ll be happy when I can finally get a 100 ml bottle—no, 200! No! 1000 ml!! Hahaha. Meanwhile, I’ll continue to cherish my 3 ml sample…

I bought this perfume blind, taking advantage of a store in Tenerife discounting Amouage fragrances to affordable prices, so I thought: it’s finally time to get one. I hesitated between this and Journey and honestly don’t know if I made the right choice. I had planned to eventually get Rose de Taif by Perris Montebello or Black Aoud by Montale, both rose-based. After reading several reviews in Spanish and other languages saying that Amouage Lyric is one of the most beautiful rose perfumes that exist, and with multiple recommendations, I thought this purchase could fill the gap left by the other two, but they are very different. The Perris and Montale ones show more classic roses; the first is citrusy, unisex, and discreet, while the second is more intense, masculine, and oriental, with a significant oud presence. This Amouage perfume, however, shows a rose very different from anything I’ve smelled before. Did you detect the rose? Of course! But the creamy, balsamic, and slightly incense-like base gives it a distinct character, making me almost not notice the rose at all. In fact, I just sprayed a sample of Rose de Taif on one hand and Lyric on the other; smelling them together, it feels like Lyric barely smells like roses and more like everything else. Plus, it feels much more delicate, soft, and discreet than the Perris Montebello, which has much more body and intensity. In fact, if I hold my hands apart, I only perceive the Montebello. I brought the Amouage to work today to test its performance, and while I could still faintly detect a rose scent up close at my wrists initially, I felt the perfume faded quite quickly. So… do I regret buying it? Of course not, I love the perfume and I’ll keep using it. Plus, I got it at a good price, and what stands out most is its great versatility. It seems like a fragrance that doesn’t clash in any situation, and since it’s so soft and stays in the background, I see it as valid for any season. Maybe in that sense, I expected a bit more intensity from an Amouage perfume. However, I like it more than other Amouage fragrances like Interlude or Jubilation, and since I haven’t tried Journey, I feel happy. But… does it occupy the space I had reserved for it? In that sense, I’m not sure. I thought I’d secured the spot for roses in my collection, but after trying it, I feel the space for Black Aoud is still there (Rose de Taif maybe not anymore, as it’s a different rose but fits more into this line), though obviously, it will take much longer to arrive. Should I recommend it? Without a doubt, if you like roses, you’ll probably love it because it’s a rose even simpler to wear than a traditional one. Just don’t expect any bomb in terms of longevity or projection; in that regard, I found it a bit lacking… Scent: 10 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 6 Value for money: 6 (at the price I got it for the sale) Versatility: 10 Overall: 9

This Lyric is a spectacular rose, the best I’ve smelled across all its versions. They are roses, yes, but they evolve over time; the ones I loved most were from the dry-down. It’s a bold perfume for a man, and I say that as someone who speaks the language of masculinity. During the test, my wife said it smelled feminine, and she’s right, but it’s so beautiful… I didn’t buy it at first because of her comment and because she doesn’t associate men with roses. Its longevity and sillage are typical of Amouage. It’s of supreme quality and maximum delicacy. I recommend trying it to enjoy this work of art. The price is what it is, though we’d all wish it were lower. EDIT: Conquered by its beauty, I bought it.

Lyric Man’s rose is the most natural one I’ve tried; it smells like a real petal with that salty touch. It’s linear—I only tested it on blotting paper, not on skin—but I loved it. It feels original and has brutal quality.

Lyric is a rose soliflore, which makes sense for an oriental house like Amouage. I’m surprised it’s so delicate, musky, and powdery, resembling something European like Maja España or Diptyque. The opening is lovely with squeezed bergamot, then the natural rose comes down while musks and balms rise to sweeten it, making it very feminine. Although the incense helps, it doesn’t neutralize the potent musk. As it dries, the woods come up and it becomes masculine again, but then vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it once more. I’m not convinced by this gender swing or that the musk suffocates the rose. Quality and longevity are excellent, but it’s complicated for men’s use and better recommended for women’s skin.

The rose is key here. For those unfamiliar with oriental perfumery, it’s important to know that Arab men have no issue with floral notes, while Westerners are still reluctant. If flowers are combined well, they can be masculine with an extra touch of sensuality. Here, the rose is clear despite the incense. Lyric Man is a highly sensitive perfume. Longevity and sillage are outstanding; I could still detect it faintly the next day. I don’t think it’s for daily wear; it has so much richness that it loses versatility. It’s an interesting proposal for intimate and nighttime moments.

I had a rough run with Lyric Man and other recent Amouage releases. I tested the 100ml bottle with the magnetic cap, and whether it’s due to a reformulation or a component triggering anosmia, I only detected a very timid rose, a hint of bergamot at the start, and some green note I couldn’t identify—maybe galbanum. In short, a very soapy, light green rose. I noticed nothing oriental, no resins, pine, or incense. Since I could barely smell it, I can’t judge its longevity, but its trail was very poor. It’s not the only disappointment with the brand’s ‘modern’ versions; the same happened with Epic and Memoir, which I remember much better in their older iterations, though the current ones still seem better than this Lyric Man. Even though I’m not a fan of genre labels, it feels totally unisex, with no clear masculine nuances and a rose that leans more feminine. I might check out the feminine version of Epic, as they say it’s more masculine and better than this. Of course, many will insist it’s masculine because of the ‘Man’ in the name and vice versa, but for now, it’s been a huge disappointment despite being drawn to its notes.

In my opinion, one of Amouage’s best fragrances. Lyric Man is pure olfactory poetry. It’s an ‘oriental’ rose wrapped in a fine layer of citrus (bergamot and lime…) with a balsamic core (pine, incense…). In my opinion, it’s one of the most beautiful masculine fragrances we can find, at least in niche perfumery. Longevity and trail are excellent. I recommend it for Autumn and Winter.