Orris Wakan
“Orris Wakan by Amouage is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a powdery, iris composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2021, Orris Wakan by Amouage is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that marries powdery iris with earthy musk and woody undertones. Perfumer Julien Rasquinet crafted this scent for both women and men, drawing from the brand's tradition of using luxurious Middle Eastern ingredients while maintaining a contemporary edge. The composition opens with a soft, powdery note that transitions into a rich iris heart before settling into an earthy and musky base, creating a balance between sweetness and warmth.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Orris Wakan with one or two sprays, as it builds gradually on the skin. The powdery top notes are fleeting but make way for the iris heart and musky base that develop over time. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the day without overpowering.
Julien Rasquinet
Founding perfumer · 64 fragrances
Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport. Rasquinet who didn’t know anything about perfumery beyond his own passion for it, called Bourdon, who decided to take him instead of thousands of other candidates to be his last student, and bare his legacy, as Edmond Roudnitska had done with him. Call it perfumer’s intuition.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet interlude during a busy workday when you take a moment to sip coffee and feel the warmth of the mug in your hands.
Fig. 01 — Orris Wakan, Amouage
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