Top Notes 
Cardamom
Ginger CO2
Blood orange
Elemi resin
Heart Notes 
Bourbon vanilla absolute
Benzoin
Bourbon vanilla CO2
Base Notes 
Myrrh
Tobacco absolute
Frankincense
Frankincense absolute
Gaiac wood
Patchouli
Vetiver
Cocoa absolute
Oakmoss absolute
Papyrus
02/14/2025
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Bittersweet tobacco
Boundless is weird in a good way. Some say it's a beginner-friendly Amouage that lacks the usual complexity. While that might be true in the air, it's a different story on skin. It's full of notes that should clash, but with Karine Vinchon-Spehner's godlike perfumery, they end up elevating each other in a coherent fashion.
A bitter tobacco absolute is the cornerstone of this blend. The other ingredients are meant to complement it and create an enjoyable wearing experience. Blood orange doesn't bring a juicy sensation but more of an orange peel zinginess. This is further accentuated by spicy ginger and a green touch of cardamom.
If there's any sweetness to Boundless, it's used as a contrast to the pungent notes. Initially, the scent is a bit sharp and dusty, but it's soon balanced by creamy vanilla. This results in a weirdly comforting bittersweet symphony of contrasting aspects. It's both dry and smooth, with tobacco and spices on a sweet backdrop.
The drydown introduces rich and warm resins. Myrrh blends with cocoa, creating a slightly powdery undertone. Frankincense offers a refreshing piney nuance and gentle smokiness. Other than a woody base, I can pick up a damp earthy facet of oakmoss and vetiver. I have to applaud Karine's work - it's a great composition that's difficult to pick apart. To my nose, the deep drydown is woody, resinous, sweet, powdery, smoky.
Everything has a downside and Boundless is no exception. It doesn't perform like a typical Amouage beast, so don't expect radiating density. While I get distinctive sniffs throughout the wear, it's a lighter perfume that lasts for like 8-9 hours on my skin with soft projection. As such, you could argue it's very approachable and versatile.
A bitter tobacco absolute is the cornerstone of this blend. The other ingredients are meant to complement it and create an enjoyable wearing experience. Blood orange doesn't bring a juicy sensation but more of an orange peel zinginess. This is further accentuated by spicy ginger and a green touch of cardamom.
If there's any sweetness to Boundless, it's used as a contrast to the pungent notes. Initially, the scent is a bit sharp and dusty, but it's soon balanced by creamy vanilla. This results in a weirdly comforting bittersweet symphony of contrasting aspects. It's both dry and smooth, with tobacco and spices on a sweet backdrop.
The drydown introduces rich and warm resins. Myrrh blends with cocoa, creating a slightly powdery undertone. Frankincense offers a refreshing piney nuance and gentle smokiness. Other than a woody base, I can pick up a damp earthy facet of oakmoss and vetiver. I have to applaud Karine's work - it's a great composition that's difficult to pick apart. To my nose, the deep drydown is woody, resinous, sweet, powdery, smoky.
Everything has a downside and Boundless is no exception. It doesn't perform like a typical Amouage beast, so don't expect radiating density. While I get distinctive sniffs throughout the wear, it's a lighter perfume that lasts for like 8-9 hours on my skin with soft projection. As such, you could argue it's very approachable and versatile.
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