26
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Amarige
feminine
Created by Dominique Ropion
Amarige by Givenchy is a Floral fragrance for women. Amarige was launched in 1991. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Peach, Plum, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Violet and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Tuberose, Mimosa, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Black locust, Carnation, Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Sandalwood, Woody Notes, Amber, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. The name of the perfume 'Amarige' is an anagram of the French word 'Mariage.' That is why this fragrance is as intensive as a strong feeling, merry, juicy and unforgettable as a moment of happy mariage. It is so opulent and floral that it seems like its composition includes all the beautiful flowers that exist in the world. The Amarige woman is graceful, playful and charming, a real French woman in love. She radiates joy and gives a happy smile. The top notes are composed of fresh fruit: peach, plum, orange, mandarin, with the sweetness of rose wood and neroli. The floral bouquet, very intense and luscious, is created of mimosa, neroli, tuberose, gardenia and acacia with a gourmand hint of black currant. The warm woody base is composed of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, Tonka bean and cedar. The perfume was created by Dominique Ropion in 1991.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
90%
Win
78%
Spr
40%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
97%
Day
94%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
8,946 votes
3.91
Love it
3.2k36%
Like it
3.6k40%
OK
3214%
Dislike
1.7k19%
Hate it
1251%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 83 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
Amarige is a divisive fragrance with significant skin chemistry variation—some find it a gorgeous creamy floral while others experience a complete transformation into an unpleasant animalic scent. The community consensus is that while the original formula was superior, the modern reformulation is overly loud and dated, making it difficult for most to wear outside the home despite its undeniable projection and longevity.
Strengths
- Beautiful floral composition on paper and in the bottle
- Smooth, creamy, and sunny character when it works well on skin
- Powerful projection and longevity
- Nostalgic 90s fragrance with strong presence
Weaknesses
- Turns animalic, dirty, or soapy on some skin types
- Extremely loud and brash - difficult to wear in public
- Reformulated around 2007-2008 and no longer as well-rounded as original
- Can smell bitter, musty, or unpleasant on certain individuals
- Comes across as dated and potentially offensive to modern sensibilities
Best for
House wear or personal enjoymentThose with tolerance for bold 90s fragrancesNostalgic wearers who appreciate vintage scentsSingle-spray application for those who do enjoy it
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
