Lyric Woman
A rich, spicy rose Eau de Parfum where glowing bergamot and hot spices melt into a lush floral heart and a resinous, woody-incense base, painting a deep crimson, velvety rose suspended in smoke and warmth.
Perfumer: Daniel Maurel
Lyric Woman
A rich, spicy rose Eau de Parfum where glowing bergamot and hot spices melt into a lush floral heart and a resinous, woody-incense base, painting a deep crimson, velvety rose suspended in smoke and warmth.
Scent Development and Character
Lyric Woman is a deep, spicy rose composition where shimmering bergamot and heated cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger lead into a lush heart of rose wrapped in jasmine, ylang-ylang, geranium, angelica, and orris, before settling into a resinous, woody base of frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. The overall movement feels like a crimson rose draped in incense: radiant yet shadowed, with spices and woods lending drama and a smooth, velvety finish.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
On skin, Lyric Woman opens bright yet immediately warm with citrus and piquant spices, quickly blooming into a full-bodied, slightly dark rose surrounded by creamy florals and a touch of green nuance. As it develops, incense and woods grow more prominent, giving a sophisticated, almost meditative feel while vanilla and tonka soften the edges. It wears as a luxurious, statement fragrance best suited to cooler weather, evenings, and occasions where a dramatic, long-lasting rose-incense aura is desired, though careful dosing can make it work in temperate daytime settings. Most suitable for autumn and winter due to its warm spices, dense rose, and resinous base; can also be worn on cooler spring days and restrained summer evenings in temperate climates. Sillage is Pronounced sillage that creates a noticeable aura without feeling brutally heavy when applied moderately; strongest in the spicy-rose heart and softens to a warm, enveloping trail over time. Longevity is Long-lasting to very long-lasting; on many users the Eau de Parfum persists 8–12 hours or more, with the rose-incense base remaining clearly detectable deep into the wear. These are editorial estimates derived from the official composition and concentration and will vary with skin and climate.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2008, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Daniel Maurel. Lyric Woman Eau de Parfum is housed in Amouage’s signature rounded-shoulder bottle for the women’s line, rendered in deep garnet red lacquer with a gold-tone cap shaped like an Omani khanjar crest and matching gold plaque and sprayer. The presentation typically comes in a textured coffret box with a coordinating red and gold design.
