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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, black currant, 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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Salida
orange blossom
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Corazón
Tuberose
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Base
sandalwood
Comunidad
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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 that isn’t sugary like modern scents. It’s a classic that never fails, elegant, with presence, but mature. It persists and projects quite well; good quality/price ratio; Avon’s Rare Gold 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 mom: 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 scent. It’s an unforgettable fragrance… just like my mom.
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 woody notes, on my skin the flowers dominated, giving a floral-athletic feel with a woody touch. Back then, there weren’t as many gourmands as there are now, I think, which is why it stood out among 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.
I recently bought the original and loved it. It doesn’t last more than three hours on me. I say original because I discovered the fragrance during my last vacation in Brazil at an alternative perfume shop; I was fascinated, so when I returned home, I got a 100 ml bottle.
Delicious at first, but seems heavy after two hours, then it becomes a perfume delight.
What class. What a magnificent scent when I sprayed it, sublime. At first, it’s a dry chamomile, but then suddenly it sweetens with a nectar of divine peaches. It remains one of the best in terms of aroma and performance, even though it’s an EDT (everyone would say that) and at an unbeatable price. It has exoticism, sweetness, innocence… well, not so much. It’s definitely not outdated, and if it were, what more could one ask for?
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 never misses. It’s an EDT that doesn’t need to be an EDP because 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. How lovely it is! It will always be in my collection.
I was really eager to try Amarige. The first time I wore it on my skin, it projected amazingly well; I walked into a fabric store and a lady told me I had soaked the whole place, and I only used two sprays. I bought it months ago but couldn’t use it as it deserves because it’s super autumnal and wintery; it feels intoxicatingly warm. At first, it’s very mysterious, hard to decipher every note, but as it dries down, you notice the neroli, lots of blooming and wilted jasmine, with a subtle sweetness of mandarin and peach, very stately. Over time, the citrus fades and you’re left with wilted white flowers and fine woods; the tonka bean is just right and noticeable at the end, plus there’s hidden vanilla. It’s masterfully crafted, lasts excellent, and performs well with water. The projection is great; 5-8 sprays are enough to perfume yourself and soak rooms and hallways. The trail is rich and mysterious, typical of classics, and it clings to clothes (be careful because the liquid is amber-colored 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, but it’s worth testing on skin… though in perfumery, there’s no gender.
I had very high expectations, but I’m not sure if I have the reformulated version. On my skin and clothes, the longevity is good, over 8 hours, but the sillage is very low, right up against the skin 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 florals, but I like it.
I used to wear this on my aunt back in the 90s. It smells exactly like the Argentine version of Cannon, L’Extreme. I checked the notes, and Amarige has all five of Cannon’s notes, though as a Givenchy, it’s more complex. It’s vintage but still very wearable.
I tried it and didn’t like it. It smells super acidic and bitter on my skin, which is quite sensitive. Plus, I think it’s too heavy; it reminds me of a blonde-dyed lady with red lipstick and tons of hairspray, trying hard to look rich and judging everyone. Nothing light. I wouldn’t wear it even though I like heavy perfumes; I feel it lacks sophistication. Sure, it seems to last forever, unlike today’s short-lived sprays. It has character, but it’s not for everyone.
This perfume is definitely for grandmothers or ladies; the smell is truly unbearable, on par with Chanel No. 5.
This fragrance was originally a toilet water that performed 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. The opening achieves an adequate combination of fruity and floral accords. In the dry down, flowers like neroli, ylang-ylang, mimosa, and jasmine take center stage, beautifully accompanied by woods and amber. In 2007, I bought my first bottle, which had a gradient on the front. But in November 2021, I acquired another bottle without a gradient, meaning the presentation and contents changed, as is the case with most reformulations. Amarige is no longer what it used to be.
For me, it’s one of the most horrible perfumes I’ve ever smelled. I never found anyone who wore it well, even though there are many fanatical women. It gives me a headache. It’s too overwhelming, like a karate kick to the head. It makes me nauseous after a while. Plus, it has massive sillage and is super persistent. There can’t be a worse torture than riding public transport during rush hour in the summer near someone smelling like Amarige. It’s my worst olfactory memory from the 90s.
Intense, complicated opening, and perhaps a bit overwhelming if you get caught off guard. It’s a worthy prelude to white and yellow flowers so well combined that they exude class, style, elegance, and a hint of hidden sensuality. I really like the woody base that supports the floral ensemble, which highlights it beautifully. 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 with clear words and no drama. It’s very rare to find young users wearing Amarige today, and it’s a shame because it’s a great complement. Durability and projection are quite good, so I advise moderation with the sprays. I highly recommend trying it.
I just finished a bottle at 36 years old. I’ve been wearing it since I was 15. Yes, since 15! I never cared that my aunts said it was for people their age. It all started at 14 when a young guy stole a bit of his mother’s perfume and told me, ‘this is the best perfume in the world.’ Amarige wraps around you, it blinds you. I’ve been asked countless times what perfume I’m wearing. Maybe 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’s when my interest in perfumery woke up. I remember several scents, including Amarige, which I would recognize a thousand miles away. It was etched into my sense of smell. It’s a garden of flowers, exquisite in every stage of its evolution. Very elegant with a great sillage. A perfume of excellent quality, it’s on my wish list.
One of my top 5 favorites. Flowers, flowers, and more flowers. It’s cheerful, feminine, and sensual. A must-have in my collection. I love it ❤️
My mother’s perfume of choice. At first, it smells like a vintage, stately bombshell—the kind that used to bother me when I was a little girl. Once it dries down, however, it becomes rich and warm, like a touch of cinnamon, subtle and elegant. I smelled it again recently: it’s tobacco with white flowers and a fine wood note. It’s her olfactory signature, and it will always have a place in my heart.
My mother used to wear this when she was a child, but I hadn’t smelled it since the 90s. That changed when 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 fecal indole note common in nineties florals. You can tell it’s by Ropion because of that same ‘fecal’ quality found in Alien and Carnal Flower. At first, I didn’t detect wood, only peach and plum sweetening the scent. As it settled, the sweetness faded and an old-book accord emerged that I didn’t like, probably clove and woods. The projection started strong and calmed down, lasting about 10 hours. It disappointed me a bit. It’s pretty and versatile, but it didn’t work as well on my skin as it did on the blotter; that dried-down woody-green note is the least favorite part for me and the longest-lasting. There are white florals at a similar price that work better. I’d recommend it to lovers of white florals; it might work better for you than it did for 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 like I’m sitting in a field surrounded by flowers. It’s 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 beautiful scent. Clearly, it’s not for beginners; it doesn’t smell like a three-note cupcake like modern perfumes (which are all the same); it’s made of many notes, making it unique and immortal, as it has been on the market for over 30 years and has many more to go. 10/10.
It’s a perfume that people sensitive to indole should perhaps avoid. It’s extremely indolic, one of the most. It remains extremely strong. In a previous comment, it was compared to Alien; I assume they mean an old formula, because the new one doesn’t project, or not to this extent, that very high fecal note. As someone sensitive to indole, I have Alien as my signature fragrance and don’t notice the fecal undertone that I clearly perceive when there’s orange blossom, more than jasmine, neroli, and other white flowers that I enjoy a lot. It smells of flowers, projects a lot, and lasts a 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 close just by smelling it. Her wardrobe was soaked with that smell. As one of my first perfumes, I didn’t mind wearing it from elementary to high school when everyone else smelled fruity; there I was with my super-intense aroma that needed no touch-up, although I did use 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 its unique seal and, in my opinion, the driest of all. Brutal longevity, lasting on 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’s a slap in the face; it can be unbearable for many. It’s complex, you smell a lot of things. After an hour, it changes, it’s no longer so sweet and becomes more woody, but with strong flowers. It’s a delight and special for demanding noses, certainly from another era. Great longevity.
It’s a true classic, a great floral. I love its power and performance; few match it now. It’s a mature and timeless fragrance, those sparkling florals that fill you with energy, leave marks, and flood spaces. Although it’s 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 sunshine. A beautiful perfume, 100% floral, luminous, elegant, and unique. You had to be Dominique Ropion. I recommend the original; the Fraiché inspiration seemed horrible and fecal to me, ruining my memories. In contrast, the one from ‘European Essences and Perfumes’ was magnificent (now discontinued). As a family physician, one day while taking a humble, neat elderly woman’s blood pressure, I smelled a delicious, floral, soapy aroma with the narcotic sweetness of yellow flowers and an elegant touch. It smelled of cleanliness and sweetness. I asked what she was wearing, and although she didn’t know, the next month she brought me the card: ‘Our inspiration: Amarige’. An unforgettable delight. I rushed to find it, but it was already discontinued. Now I buy the original, which is worth it for addicts. 10/10. Warning: if you don’t like florals, don’t even peek.
I just received the 2023 reformulation, and it has nothing to do with what I read before buying it. It smells good, but the longevity and projection are a whisper; in other words, nothing, not even close to the skin. I think they killed this famous and praised perfume. What a shame; I had high expectations for a fragrance everyone talked about.
It’s my winter fragrance, it defines me, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s a whole garden of flowers.
The quintessential yellow floral: intense, powerful, and unique. Love it or hate it, no middle ground. For 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 like roses at any point. An unmatched classic. Eternal longevity, brutal projection, and opulent aroma. Don’t buy blindly, test it first. One of the best in history, a must-have in my collection.
One of my favorite perfumes, but I wouldn’t buy it again due to the price and because my tastes have changed. Still, it’s rich and lasts a very long time.
I’ve been repurchasing my Amarige for over 30 years, again and again. I can’t believe how much time has passed since the first time I smelled it. Since then, I’ve felt it can’t be missing from my wardrobe. I’ve read it’s a love-hate fragrance… and I can’t be objective about Amarige: I love it. There’s nothing more to add. The rest has already been said.
Exquisite. Even though the bottle says EDT, it’s the most floral. At first, I thought it was for an older woman, but actually, it suits any age. It’s delicate and exquisite; it’s strong at first but then softens. It has a moderate sillage and is very elegant. I can imagine walking through a field full of these flowers. I totally recommend it.
It smells delicious. I gifted it to my mom, one of her favorites, and she was thrilled. I love how it settles on her; even though it’s vintage, it has excellent longevity.
I just bought it online and I have two theories: either I got scammed with a replica, or as Shannys says, they ‘killed’ it by reformulating. It’s not what I remember. I’ll give it time, now that oxygen gets in. I hope to review it again and reflect the charm I felt as a child when I first smelled it.
A true relic. I first encountered it with a sample a month ago and haven’t been able to get it out of my head. Today, I finally bought it. It breaks gender stereotypes; I’m a man, and I’ll use it daily until winter ends. Pros: floral, sweet, evokes the elegance and class of the 90s, and it’s very long-lasting. Cons: none. Maybe I didn’t choose Amarige, but rather she chose me to be my signature.
Any collection, whether it has 10 or 100 perfumes, must include a classic. I have CH, the classic Poeme, and of course, Amarige: a bottle full of sweet flowers. The opening put me off a bit with that ‘grandma’s trunk’ smell, but the dry-down is delicious. Longevity and sillage: 10/10.
It’s a spectacle: a dream garden, fairy tales, and romantic literature. It smells like long-haired princesses in silk dresses. When I want to cheer up or get out of a bad mood, I reach for my Amarige; by magic, I’m flooded with happiness and transported back to those stories from my childhood.
Intense, luminous, and heavy all at once. Neroli, mimosa, ylang-ylang… a cloud of sweet, creamy flowers that leaves a trail. But be careful: if you get close to your arm, it seems like the skin blends with the essence and releases a repulsive bitterness. Without that note, it would be a total ‘love it’.
A colleague used this back in the 90s and hated it. When I tried it now, it smells different: on my skin, it releases a strong, unpleasant leather note that isn’t listed on the description, along with flowers that don’t quite fit. The overall effect doesn’t attract 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. Even though it’s an EDT, it lasts longer than many EDPs; I put it on at 11 AM, someone told me it smelled amazing at 7 PM, and I can still smell it on my skin at 10 PM. It’s an intense, mature floral bouquet with jasmine, neroli, and ylang-ylang taking the lead. 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.