BrandyOpens with
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LeatherDries down to
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Amouage · Sold as feminine
Overture Woman
A quiet interlude in a bustling city, where the warm glow of street lamps casts shadows over the rich aromas of spices and leather.
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Overture WomanLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessByzantine Amber · Francesca BianchiPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Amouage, Overture Woman is a composition that embodies the brand's commitment to blending traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with modern perfumery techniques. Created by Annick Ménardo, this Oriental Woody fragrance opens with fresh and warm spicy notes of bergamot and cinnamon, leading into a heart of may rose and leather. The base layers in benzoin, olibanum, and labdanum, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both familiar and refined.
Overture Woman unfolds gradually on skin, so apply it to pulse points for an intimate warmth that builds throughout the day. The spicy top notes are fleeting but impactful, making it ideal for a late afternoon or early evening when you want a scent that evolves with your surroundings.
Fig. 01 — Overture Woman, Amouage
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Annick Ménardo
Three decades at FirmenichAnnick Ménardo is a French perfumer who has worked for the fragrance house Firmenich since 1991, building a long career within one of the industry's major laboratories.
Designer Amouage
More from the house · founded 1983 · United Kingdom
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 19%.