Material Amouage 2021

Material is not usually named in the top echelon of Amouage fragrances but I think that it is a great addition to the roster. Opening with a slightly pungent peppery incense and patchouli, it settles into a sweeter amber tone for the rest of its lifespan. Maybe it is because I know the perfumer is the same, but it seems like the vanilla note of the amber accord (traditionally vanilla, benzoin, and labdanum, as it seems to be in this fragrance) is very similar to the vanilla note in Ani Extrait de Parfum; that ginger/cardamom feel is there even if it is not present in the note breakdown. The oud in the base is not distinguishable but there is a soft woody element in the drydown as well. Really a great fragrance all-around and deserves to be in the running with "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian" and Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum as a classic amber perfume. Longevity is very good while sillage is intimate. As with most Amouage fragrances, it is readily available on discount sites and at ~160 USD, it is great value for money.

This fragrance is nice it reminds me of grand soir but more resinous-esq. I don't find it incredibly unique but it's lasting power is great. The hefty price tag is not justifiable for me, but I do understand the appeal... I don't think it's groundbreaking, but I do think it's a scent that would garner the person wearing it compliments !

Material by Amouage is a very well-made, sweet, oriental fragrance enriched with warm, enveloping woody notes. The scent feels deep, smooth, and comforting, with impressive longevity. It creates an elegant aura and leaves a moderate, refined, graceful trail that feels beautifully and truly balanced.

Smells divine. Dense, like a liqueur. Vanilla absolute is gorgeous here, also the cocoa and amber mix. Benzoin and incense are just a hint, I get no oud.

Unisex, not sweet, due to the three types of resins, beautiful, very long lasting. The quality and finesse can be detected for sure so it is not a fragrance for a country girl or for an uneducated nose. I found many similarities with Truth or dare Naked by Madonna except the orchid and being more unisex and complex.
Got tones of compliments

Love it

For me, Material misses the mark as an exploration of vanilla, and as a tribute to Material Girl era Madonna.

Material is a quiet exploration of resins, patchouli and yes, vanilla, but the leathery and boozy aspects. It is devoid of sweetness, and both sillage and longevity are shockingly lacking, especially considering Amouage's historical powerhouse scents. Not to mention the cost. Had it been released as what it is, high quality natural materials that do not have the synthetic boost to provide projection or longevity...well I likely still would take a hard pass, but I could have appreciated the sample more. Having gotten interested on the premise of a grand exploration of vanilla, this was a complete disappointment.

Once I'd given up the ghost of a voluptuous vanilla bombshell, I was able to appreciate and enjoy the dry skinscent; Predominantly a leathery patchouli labdanum with benzoin after very brief boozy dry vanilla opening. Unisex, with a masculine edge. Many niche houses have done similar, with lower price tag.