Imitation Woman
A retro-modern floral aldehyde that opens with bright rose, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine over sparkling aldehydes and blackcurrant buds, then deepens into dark liquorice and a smoky blend of incense, sandalwood and patchouli, evoking 1970s New York in neon-soft focus.
Perfumer: Pierre Negrin
Imitation Woman
A retro-modern floral aldehyde that opens with bright rose, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine over sparkling aldehydes and blackcurrant buds, then deepens into dark liquorice and a smoky blend of incense, sandalwood and patchouli, evoking 1970s New York in neon-soft focus.
Scent Development and Character
Imitation Woman is a luminous floral aldehyde built around rose, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine, lifted by sparkling aldehydes and a juicy blackcurrant bud accord. As it develops, a dark, syrupy liquorice thread winds through the composition, brushing against cool, abstract aldehydes and gradually sinking into a resinous base of incense, sandalwood and patchouli that evokes smoky streets and neon reflections. The overall impression is retro yet modern: a polished, woody-fruity chypre aura with aldehydic fizz and soft sweetness, more textural than overtly gourmand.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Imitation Woman wears as a confident, stylized floral chypre with a pronounced aldehydic sheen: the opening feels bright, fizzy and slightly abstract, before the blackcurrant and liquorice lend a darker fruity sweetness and the incense-patchouli-sandalwood base turns softly smoky and woody. It is best suited to cooler weather and dressed-up settings, but its refined structure makes it adaptable from daytime gallery visits to evening cocktails, projecting elegantly without becoming overpowering when applied with moderation. Best suited to autumn and winter, when its aldehydic floral richness, fruity liquorice heart and smoky woody base feel most at home; in spring it can work in cooler or evening conditions, while in high summer it may be too dense for very hot, humid days. Sillage is Sillage is above average: the aldehydic floral opening projects strongly in the first hours, then settles into a softer but still noticeable woody-incense halo within an arm’s length. Longevity is Longevity is generally long-lasting, with many wearers reporting 8–12 hours on skin and a lingering trace on clothing, consistent with the 20% oil concentration and resinous woody base. These are editorial estimates derived from the official composition and concentration and will vary with skin and climate.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2018, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Pierre Negrin. Imitation Woman is presented in Amouage’s signature square bottle, here rendered in a soft, translucent pink that suggests diffused neon light, paired with a gold-toned cap and plaque that reinforce its luxurious, retro-inspired character. The box design echoes the 1970s New York concept with graphic, colorful artwork.
