Our take
What does Amarige smell like?
Givenchy launched Amarige in 1991, composed by Dominique Ropion. The name is an anagram of mariage, French for marriage. Nothing about it is shy. The opening brings together peach, mandarin and neroli, with plum and violet making it juicy and a little candied. Rosewood adds a spicy edge. Gardenia leads the heart. Mimosa and tuberose surround it, joined by ylang-ylang and jasmine. Carnation slips in a hint of clove. The base is soft and long. Tonka and vanilla rest on musk and sandalwood, held upright by amber and cedar. Amarige belongs to the same family of huge bouquets as Dior's Poison. You love it or you run, but the build is flawless and every layer stays readable despite the density. One spray fills a room. Two will announce you from the hallway.
When to wear it
One spray, no more, and preferably in the evening. It suits big occasions better than shared spaces.
It belongs to the Floral family. Amarige is one of 40 creations by Givenchy in our encyclopedia.
