The Odyssey Collection

Search Amouage 2023

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7.7 / 10 436 Ratings

A popular perfume by Amouage for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is citrusy-smoky. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Sabco Group / Oman Perfumery.

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Main accords

Citrus

Smoky

Fresh

Woody

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lemon

Lime

Mandarin orange

Heart Notes

Omani green frankincense

Black pepper

Elemi resin

Base Notes

Cade juniper

Gaiac wood Vetiver

Vetiver

Perfumer

Alexis Grugeon

Ratings

Scent

7.7436 Ratings

Longevity

8.1381 Ratings

Sillage

7.6379 Ratings

Bottle

8.5358 Ratings

Value for money

6.3298 Ratings

Submitted by NicheOnly, last update on 07/25/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "The Odyssey Collection" collection.

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Reviews

19 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/03/2024

10
Scent

Katemorganb
32 Reviews

Katemorganb

Helpful Review 2

Stunning

Bright, zesty, peppery, and beautifully dry. This is a stunning resinous citrus with a subtle smoky quality, like burning the happiest incense in the world. It is meditative, but not in a "before bed," sleepy kind of way, more in a "just woken up" kind of way, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite things to wear, and I know my sample will probably not last me long unless I save it only for special occasions. A decant is probably in my future.

06/12/2024

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Danielkretsu
6 Reviews

Danielkretsu

Helpful Review 3

Don't let the opening turn you away

Opens as a lemon/lime centered scent that is very citrus dominant and is a bit sour from lemon note. At first spray it is just a mashup of a bunch of notes trying to find their place. 5 minutes in, the citrus starts to slowly settle. Mandarin appears along with resin notes of frankincense start to cut through. Overall the opening is a lemon citrus and completely different from what the scent becomes 10-15 minutes in.

Once the opening is over this scent starts to become amazing. The smokiness of the frankincense starts to form and later it is a rich oily/buttery resinous scent that is smoky with slight citrus still lurking around. Kind of reminds me of Brioni EDP Intense but with smokeyness and some resin added.

12/24/2024

6
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 6.5
Scent

FelixTonight
4 Reviews

FelixTonight

Helpful Review 2

A Nostalgic Journey of Two

It opens with a strikingly bright and mature blend of citrus and spice. It feels uplifting, almost nostalgic (citrus notes always resonate with me), like stepping into a sunlit room filled with fresh lemons and a hint of peppery warmth. There’s a sophistication to it, as if it belongs to someone who carries themselves with quiet confidence; a moment of clarity before the haze…

But as it dries down, the brightness fades (quite quickly, I might add), giving way to something heavier and unexpectedly smoky. It’s not the rich warmth of tobacco but a dry, acrid smokiness, like the scent of an ashtray left behind in a well-used room. It reminds me of my smoker uncle in a weird and almost pleasant way.

The transition feels abrupt, almost as if the fragrance is telling two completely separate stories, one full of light and optimism, the other of something more mature and unexpected.

07/25/2025

7
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Merlotsupern
76 Reviews

Merlotsupern

4

Relight my (lemon) fire

Alexis Grugeon is the very same gentleman who authored Opus XV - King Blue... so it is reasonable to expect good things from him.

Search doesn't disappoint, but presents a different olfactory experience, often likened (by me) to a "lemon flambé." The initial burst is undeniably bright and zesty, showcasing a vibrant citrus accord. This "luminous opening", however, is quickly complemented by unexpected darker facets.

As Search settles, a pronounced pine-like essence emerges, along with a smoky frankincense. Another key player in Search's character is the rather heavy cade oil base, an ingredient that imparts a unique tar-like and leathery smokiness.
This particular note might partially remind those familiar with more "adventurous" fragrances such as Pyroclasm or Tyrannosaurus Rex , which similarly leverage robust smoke.

From a performance perspective, Grugeon's fragrance offers decent longevity, typically lasting between seven to nine hours on skin.
While the initial projection is noticeable, the scent bubble is not explosive, but remains quite consistent and discernible for a solid five to six hours.

The fragrance is linear in its development; after the initial citrus brightness mellows, the smoky, woody core holds steadfast, slowly fading over time rather than evolving through dramatic shifts. While this might not appeal to those who prefer a more dynamic and Amouagesque scent journey, it delivers a consistent experience.

Search possesses no discernible sweetness, lending it a distinctly mature masculine lean. For those who appreciate its notes, it can be considered versatile and a good all-season option.
Absolutely worth sampling.

02/13/2025

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Majid114
109 Reviews

Majid114

2

S E A R C H

Search of the Arab House of Perfumery Niche Haute Luxury Amouage of the Sultanate Of Oman is a Citrus Aromatic Incensed Woody Shareable perfume. This is a brand new fragrance, Search was launched in January 2023. The perfumer behind this fragrance is Alexis Grugeon.

Search already opens as expected, very citrus, incense, and the fragrance will unfold all the time around a screaming, very sharp Lemon and already super smoky by Hojari Incense, the protagonists of this composition, Tangerine tries in vain to break this initial biting acidity. Brutal Smoky Lemon Exit!
It advances slightly spicy and resinous, then more smoke comes into play provided by Cade oil and Vetiver earthy and smoky, the perfume always has behind it a slight amber/sweet nuance very discreet perhaps to cut this acidity of the citrus giving a balanced aromatic to the fragrance.
And also with the woody base it helps to dissipate a little this smoky incense whirlwind around the Lemon giving a good airiness to the fragrance as a whole.
But From Start to Finish the Lemon & Incense combo is present.
Search is a Citrus Aromatic Smoky Woody Unisex perfume.

Amouage's first citrus perfume is of an impressive quality of ingredients and naturalness of notes even for enthusiasts of Casa Amouage like me for example, at times it has a creamy nunce of Lemon, it is delicious, I liked it a lot.
But make no mistake, it has the signature of Amouage, with its traditional incense and a balsamic footprint that has its foot in the East. And it's not as pasta-pleasing as other citrus on the market out there. It has freshness but is dense at the same time.
Wearable in the heat ?
Yes! But on days of torrid heat above 35 degrees it may go astray.
For me very approved calm, a Citrus Incensed perfume, it was what I missed for warmer days, more my face.
It performs very well.

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