Reflection 45 Amouage 2021

We've all tried the powdery slightly sweet fresh clean scents: L'Homme, Pegasus, Reflection Man. They give the feeling of clean fabric and dryer sheets. And Reflection 45 starts out that way too, lulling you into the false sense that it is simply another fresh iris with lavender and cardamom - but then, the resins emerge. Deep in the fragrance, these mystical ingredients offer power and allure, and draw you in further and further. They create a warm bed for that clean powdery fabric to lie on, and extend the life of the fragrance to absurdity. But the depth and profundity that the myrrh, frankincense, and opoponax provide to an otherwise unremarkable opening is stunning.

If you are a fan of the L'Homme line or the original Reflection Man but want to go to the next level: to exude power and authority, this can be your next signature. Very versatile and complex without sacrificing wearability or mass-appeal.