Amouage
Orris Wakan
About
**Amouage Orris Wakan** pairs cool, powdery iris with soft incense, sandalwood and warm resins, staying close to the skin in a calm, composed trail.
**Amouage Orris Wakan** opens with a dry, sparkling citrus lift and a spicy flash of pepper, while a green-carrot nuance immediately hints at iris root. Within minutes, the fragrance turns powdery and velvety: the iris feels less cosmetic than mineral, with a cool violet shadow. Frankincense and myrrh add a soft smoke, like a thin veil over smooth fabric, without eclipsing the floral heart. In the middle, the composition moves toward a warmer, more resinous register, where cypriol brings a dry woody edge. The base unfolds quietly with creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli and dense labdanum, keeping the scent close to the skin. Musk and amber gather everything into an even, warm trail without extra sweetness. It suits anyone drawn to the contrast between cool powder and warm resin in a calm, self-possessed iris.
Top notes
bergamot, pink pepper, elemi, carrot
Heart
orris, violet, frankincense, myrrh, cypriol
Base
sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum, musk, amber