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Amouage Lyric ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 3 September 2008 43 Comments

Amouage Lyric Woman perfumeAmouage has launched Lyric, a duo of fragrances intended to redefine the the use of rose:

Deep, smoky and intense, Lyric features notes of rose in an mysterious and entirely unprecedented fashion.

These new fragrances continue the narrative started last year with the launch of Amouage's anniversary fragrance, Jubilation - recounting a mystical story that leads each of us on our own personal journey.

Lyric Woman (shown) ~ "Beyond the transient beauty and purity of Lyric lingers a poignant song without a beginning and an end. Inspired by the rose, Lyric is a floral oriental fragrance suspended in time with a mythical melody." The notes feature bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, rose, angelica, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium, orris, oakmoss, musk, wood, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and frankincense.

Lyric Man ~ "Evoking the sombre sound of eternity this spicy oriental fragrance is a dedication to the rose infused with angelica. Created for the confident gentleman who dares to desire." With notes of bergamot, lime, rose, angelica, orange blossom, galbanum, ginger, nutmeg, saffron, pine, sandalwood, vanilla, musk and frankincense.

Both Amouage Lyric fragrances are available in 50 and 100 ml. (via amouage, with thanks to Norna for the tip!) Update: see a review of Amouage Lyric Woman.

See also: Jubilation 25 for women & Jubilation XXV for men.

Other recent releases from Amouage: Homage.

Update: Amouage Lyric Man was developed by perfumer Daniel Visentin, Lyric Woman by Daniel Maurel.

Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: amouage, daniel maurel, daniel visentin

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  1. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:25 am

    Deep sigh. These sound wonderful (and I'm not a huge fan of perfumes built around the rose lovely note though it is). I think it's the continuation of the Jubilation theme which particularly catches my attention as I love both Jubilations and think them both totally lovely compositions. Do we know the perfumers?

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  2. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:38 am

    They do sound wonderful, don't they? I was told “The nose for Lyric Man is D. Visentin and the nose for Lyric Woman is D. Maurel.”

    Daniel Maurel is a perfumer (it that's who it is);; I don't know the name Visentin & haven't had time to research.

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  3. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:38 am

    Sorry – adding to mine above – is this the same one reviewed by LT in the latest download/addendum to TG? Possibly not as that is called Homage or something. Clearly going mad as answering self.

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  4. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:55 am

    No, Homage is different — there's a link to an article about it in the post above.

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  5. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 11:17 am

    I hate rose but this sounds AMAZING!!!

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  6. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 11:25 am

    I am not a rose fan, but some rose perfumes are special to me. This sounds wonderful and deep/rich. I don't really wanna ask for the price tag, but if I do get to smell it and fall in love with it, then I'll buy it no matter what.

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  7. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 11:29 am

    I love and wear Jubilation 25, and am looking forward to trying both scents.

    I am wondering, with the presentation of rose in a “mysterious and unusual way” how it presents itself?

    Both fragrances sound lovely!

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  8. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Rose doesn't usually excite me, but Homage was lovely. Must sniff this one out…

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  9. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 12:53 pm

    I love rose, but usually find it to simplistic. I maybe have to try this. Even POTL Amaze disappointed me. Maybe my skin eats everything but the rose, but it felt so…simple. Not necessarily in a good way, either.

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  10. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 1:40 pm

    I refuse to sample or even think about this for at least a year or more, because, as I mentioned on Angela's post about Jubilation, I'm still working on starting a savings account for my XXV craving. No more Amouage luxury, please!

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  11. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 1:59 pm

    I wonder if “Lyric Woman” will smell anything like Parfum D'Empire's “Eau de Suave”–you now, that potpurri-esque/leathery sort of rose blend.

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  12. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Robin – good news for another rose to add to my rose frag collection….I wish I could smell it through the screen! I'll have to work extra hard to get a sample of this. The notes sound like a wonderful frag to me: Rose, cinnamon, orris, oakmoss, sandalwood — what's not to like!! I'm curious about the frankincense note – how strong or churcy it might be. Obviously a light hand with the incense-y note can be very beautiful with roses, a la Chanel 22, etc. Even the men's Lyric sounds tempting & dark for a woman who could pull it off.

    This may end up being my first Amouage — Fragrance Budget RIP.

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  13. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:25 pm

    It's already on Amouage's online store, so you can check the price there. I didn't even peek, LOL…I'm sure it's more than I have at the moment.

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  14. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:25 pm

    I love both of the Jubilations, really, but the men's a wee bit more. Would love to have both bottles, though. Hope these'll be as nice.

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  15. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:25 pm

    Wish I'd been able to smell Homage. Sure I can't afford it though!

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  16. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:26 pm

    I adore rose, and sometimes, the more simplistic the better. These sound nice :-)

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  17. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:27 pm

    I'm afraid luxury is about all they do, LOL…but they'll be hard-pressed to top either of the Jubilation scents.

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  18. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Oh dear, I must have my PdE's all mixed up. Must consult notes — I thought that one was a citrus.

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  19. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:31 pm

    You know, on the one hand, wouldn't it be great to smell it through the screen? On the other, wouldn't we all be bankrupt?!? Perhaps delayed gratification is best, LOL…

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  20. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Indeed….My office would smell like Sephora (maybe better than?); and I would be completely broke! Can you imagine calibrating your monitor for smell? LOL

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  21. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Gorgeous red bottle…

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  22. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 4:39 pm

    It sure is :-)

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  23. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 5:39 pm

    Me neither. And the SA had to be heavily prompted to come up with the tester (I think Homage is marketed to men? And I tjhink he could tell I wasn't the kind of customer to flash that much cash!)

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  24. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 6:24 pm

    OH MY STARS AND GARTERS! WOW! do these not sound like superstars of the fragrance world!?!?!? all the most gorgeous notes seem to be suspended in these Juices for men and women! I am particularly fond of Rose in Fragrances, It's my absolute favorite note along with Vanilla and Grapefruit (hmmm…… A fragrance with a Vanilla/Grapefruit/White rose base… sounds liek an idea!) from the sounds of it… i'd wear the Womens Version as well as the men's! LOL! and LOVE THE NAME TOO! So Haunting and Evocative. Can only hope they are as marvellously done as they sound! I have a feeling they very well will be!

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  25. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 6:28 pm

    As I posted on Basenotes, between my craving for Dia Homme and Jubilation XXV, and now lusting after the new Homage and Lyric, Amouage is the one house at the moment which could seriously bankrupt me!

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  26. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:41 pm

    I'd think it would be marketed as unisex, but who knows.

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  27. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I hope so too…

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  28. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 8:42 pm

    It is a shame you aren't lemming everything from a much cheaper brand ;-)

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  29. Anonymous says:
    3 September 2008 at 10:09 pm

    What? What? No pink peppercorn? No Creme Brulee or candyfloss? No pink pink of pink? What's wrong with these people?
    (Thank God)

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  30. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 1:35 am

    Yes, luxury is definitely all they do… I guess what I was trying to say was, “No further Amouage sampling for me, period… I've already been slain by XXV.”

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  31. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 4:23 am

    Would love to have both bottles? Check the Beauty Encounter, I am sure you would be surprised!

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  32. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Let's hope it stays that way ;-)

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  33. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 4:36 pm

    They're the same price there that they are elsewhere — what's the surprise?

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  34. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I know what you mean — wish they'd do travel sizes!

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  35. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 5:14 pm

    OH MY GOD…I'm sold. Completely unsniffed – I want it! Think they'll offer a mini bottle?!? PLEASE? :-)

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  36. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 10:04 pm

    I NEED TTHE MEN'S ONE NOW!!! That sounds delicious!

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  37. Anonymous says:
    4 September 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Ah, never mind…I see the travel sizes. That's a deal!

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  38. Anonymous says:
    5 September 2008 at 8:08 am

    I would have said no, but see the comment above…they've got 1 oz travel sizes of the Jubilation scents at beautyencounter. So maybe!

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  39. Anonymous says:
    5 September 2008 at 8:09 am

    I'm having a hard time deciding which sounds better — I'd take them both :-)

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  40. Anonymous says:
    5 September 2008 at 11:53 am

    Oh, I am sooo tempted! 1 oz sizes are perfect.

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  41. Anonymous says:
    5 September 2008 at 2:34 pm

    It's pretty darned tempting. We'll see if I make it through the day.

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  42. Anonymous says:
    9 September 2008 at 5:28 am

    Exactly!

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  43. Anonymous says:
    7 January 2009 at 8:34 am

    I've been lusting after Lyric Man since I read about it but the main thing that held me back (apart from the fact that my wardrobe really doesn't need another fragrance) was its price. So imagine my surprise when I saw it for US$140 for the 50ml (!!!) on the Qatar Airways In-flight store on the way from Berlin to Hong Kong via Doha. Of course, I immediately purchased it thinking I had to do it quick before they discovered that there was some kind of pricing error. Surprisingly, there was no pricing error. I saved myself quite a few $ and my wallet, and nose, couldn't be any happier.

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