the softer Gris Charnel
I got an official sample during my purchase at the Amouage shop.
Now, I consciously chose this sample to test the relatively wide range of Amouage fragrances, as I have discovered a passion for this fragrance house.
This one is "Meander." Well, there isn't much to say about it. I find it very linear and somewhat monotonous. In the opening, I get a piercing and synthetic note that doesn't make the fragrance look good at first; then the scent develops fig-like like Gris Charnel, although there is no fig in it. I don't pick up the carrot at all; instead, there's a decent portion of pepper that comes across very softly with the iris root and cypriol, and is warmed by incense on the skin, just like Gris Charnel but here distinctly softer. That's about it.
The rating is justified at 7.6. The longevity and sillage are very weak in true Amouage style, I would say 3-5 hours. The price of €365 is not justified and overpriced. Unfortunately, Amouage did not convince me with this fragrance. From the Odyssey line, I personally recommend the Search. Therefore, Meander will not be joining my collection, and I would recommend anyone else to get a sample, but if someone wants a softer Gris Charnel, this is the right choice; it has very strong associations with BDK GC.
Unfortunately, my overall rating is 7.5/10.
Now, I consciously chose this sample to test the relatively wide range of Amouage fragrances, as I have discovered a passion for this fragrance house.
This one is "Meander." Well, there isn't much to say about it. I find it very linear and somewhat monotonous. In the opening, I get a piercing and synthetic note that doesn't make the fragrance look good at first; then the scent develops fig-like like Gris Charnel, although there is no fig in it. I don't pick up the carrot at all; instead, there's a decent portion of pepper that comes across very softly with the iris root and cypriol, and is warmed by incense on the skin, just like Gris Charnel but here distinctly softer. That's about it.
The rating is justified at 7.6. The longevity and sillage are very weak in true Amouage style, I would say 3-5 hours. The price of €365 is not justified and overpriced. Unfortunately, Amouage did not convince me with this fragrance. From the Odyssey line, I personally recommend the Search. Therefore, Meander will not be joining my collection, and I would recommend anyone else to get a sample, but if someone wants a softer Gris Charnel, this is the right choice; it has very strong associations with BDK GC.
Unfortunately, my overall rating is 7.5/10.
Updated on 01/20/2026
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