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· woody backbone
**Menace** opens with a dry, almost sparkling strike of bergamot and pink pepper, sharpened by a spicy shadow of saffron. After a few minutes it warms on the skin, and at the centre a rose appears without sweetness—more velvety than lush,…
Shared notes: pink pepper, cardamom, patchouli, sandalwood, musk
Where it differs: bergamot, saffron, rose, geranium
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· floral heart
Asana opens with a dry, almost meditative citrus accord: bergamot does not sparkle sharply, it gives the skin a gentle glow.
Shared notes: pink pepper, cardamom, sandalwood, patchouli, musk
Where it differs: bergamot, elemi, jasmine sambac, rose
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· floral heart
**Amouage Reception** opens with dry citrus lit by a spicy spark: bergamot and mandarin feel bright but never sweet, while pink pepper adds a transparent warmth.
Shared notes: pink pepper, cardamom, sandalwood, patchouli, musk
Where it differs: bergamot, mandarin, iris, rose
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· woody backbone
Released 2014 by Calice Becker
Black Oud opens with a dry strike of oud, incense, and patchouli, creating a dark resinous outline from the first seconds.
Shared notes: cardamom, pink pepper, patchouli, musk, sandalwood
Where it differs: rose, geranium, papyrus, cedar
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· warm amber wear
Released 2023
**Opus VII Reckless Leather** opens with the dry, almost sparkling heat of spices: pink pepper and cardamom flare up quickly and sharply.
Shared notes: pink pepper, cardamom, patchouli, sandalwood, musk
Where it differs: saffron, nutmeg, leather, frankincense
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· woody backbone
Released 2024
**Amouage Reasons** opens with the dry warmth of spices: cardamom and cinnamon appear not as pastry notes, but as woody facets with a lightly rough edge.
Shared notes: cardamom, pink pepper, patchouli, sandalwood, musk
Where it differs: cinnamon, hazelnut, davana, pine