Amarige
“Amarige by Givenchy is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a white floral, sweet composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1991, Amarige by Givenchy is a floral masterpiece that became one of the most polarizing fragrances of the 1990s. Perfumer Dominique Ropion crafted an intensely projecting tuberose-mimosa-jasmine accord that has been both celebrated and reviled for its unmissable presence. Critics Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez famously gave it a one-star review, describing Ropion's tuberose as 'truly loathsome' yet 'unforgettable.' Despite this harsh criticism, Amarige retains a passionate base of defenders who see it as an unforgettable work of olfactory art.
Composition & Character
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Given its intense projection, one spray is often enough to make a statement. The tuberose-mimosa-jasmine accord can be overpowering in close quarters, so it’s best applied in well-ventilated spaces. It blooms beautifully over time, so let it settle before venturing out.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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The story behind the bottle.
The unmissable moment when an intense floral accord takes over a room, evoking strong reactions and passionate discussions.
Fig. 01 — Amarige, Givenchy
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