Amouage Lyric Woman (for women)

woodlandwalk

I was so-o disappointed with this! I really wanted to like it as the reviews suggested something really magical, but all I got was a huge wiff of sandalwood. I sprayed it on and it didn't really develop on me. My flatmate said it smelled a bit 'aunty' - but then he's in his 20s and gay! I think I fell for the advertising, which made me think this would be more resiny and mysterious - like opening an old Arabian chest full of velvets and silver flagons of attar. It made me want to create the perfume I'd imagined! Easier said than done I'm sure

DawnLady3

A lovely, rich, spicy rose fragrance which lasts well and oozes quality. The bottle suits it perfectly - a gorgeous deep red colour with exquisite details. Definitely recommended to lovers of rose fragrances, and to those who think they are not - this one may change their mind!

Mals86

I was drawn to try Lyric by reading a very positive review from a commenter on another blog, who seems to have similar preferences to mine. Having tried both Gold and Dia for women, and been unimpressed by the "perfuminess" of them, I wasn't sure if Lyric would be different.

It is. While it's undoubtedly rich, complicated, and layered, like other Amouage fragrances, it's also to my nose more coherent. In fact, I find myself unwilling to try to pin down each individual note. I can identify saffron, spices, a deep and translucent rose which is almost candied in its presentation, and the richness of tonka and sandalwood in the base. But my overwhelming impression is just that of utter loveliness, the personification of beauty.

It's rare, in my experience, to come across a fragrance that has so definite a personality, but Lyric has one - strong, feminine, and lovely. I'll be seeking a large decant (since I can't afford the full bottle) as soon as possible.

rebella

Stayingpower is the only thing about Lyric that amaze me.

It´s a strong, powerful oriental rose, but for that kind of money I expect something far more unique and magnificent then what I get from Lyric.

A disapointment.

Malegria

Lyric is a beautiful sandalwood fragrance.It opens up very lively, with ginger and citrus, but even before you smell the flowers, you immediately feel the warm wave of sandalwood, playful and light.Usually sandalwood is pretty persistent and not playful at all, but thanks to other notes, it becomes almost weightless, though I could feel it all the time, from top to base.The heart is creamy, velvety rose that never becomes overly intense - like the wings of the butterfly reveal it`s colors underneath, other flowers play nicely into the scene.Going the full circle, it all comes back to sandalwood - and ginger.After 12 hours I still can feel it on my skin (similar to the base of Kingdom, but actually the fragrances are extremely different in general).

asilverfire614

I highly recommend this to anyone that doesn't like your typical floral rose but enjoys woody musks...it's a nice mixture of both.

Starts out slightly spicy. I can detect the ginger and saffron in the top notes. After an hour or so a beautiful rose scent develops, but not your typical young, sweet light rosiness...this is a mature, robust, musky, dark rose. The jasmine and ylang-ylang provide a subtle bouquet I didn't expect. The woody and musky notes of vetiver, patchouli, and tonka become more prevalent as time goes on.

GREAT staying power - I put this on at 7:30 last night and can still smell it!! (It's 10:15 in the morning here...) After trying Amouage Gold, I didn't think I would like Lyric. I was very, very wrong. I'm definitely going to add this to my collection. (Beautiful bottle, too!)