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Lyric Woman by Amouage bottle

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Amouage Lyric Woman

4.06 / 5 from 3,821 reviews

Amouage Lyric Woman (Daniel Maurel, 2008) is a dramatic, warm floral-oriental that blends spicy brightness with a velvety floral core and resinous, powdery woody depth.

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Lyric Woman - Amouage
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Sillage
6
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About Amouage Lyric Woman

The fragrance these clones are inspired by.

Daniel Maurel, who created Lyric Woman for Amouage in 2008, is known for rich floral-orientals and careful constructions of classic-style roses. Lyric Woman is a feminine floral-oriental that opens on warm spices, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger with a bright touch of bergamot, before folding into a red, dry rose heart with geranium, orris and jasmine. The finish turns resinous and woody, with incense, sandalwood, oakmoss, tonka and vanilla giving a powdery, amber-wood base. The frag is well rated (4.06/5 from 3,821 votes) but can divide wearers over the sharp spicy opening and occasional reports of weak bottles.

Our take

I like Lyric Woman when I give it time; the opening is spicy and can be bracing, but the rose that follows is dry, deep and powdery and the incense-wood drydown lasts. Performance varies by batch, so I start with one spray and save it for cool evenings.

Perfumer: Daniel Maurel

Warm Spicy
100.00%
Woody
93.79%
Rose
75.27%
Amber
68.32%
Aromatic
65.34%
Powdery
62.59%
Fresh Spicy
56.75%
Balsamic
55.24%
Smoky
53.34%
Musky
50.81%

A Closer Look

The Bottle

Lyric has a strong colour story, with a deep red body darkening towards the base and a silvery ribbed dome cap above it. Pale lettering and a central emblem keep the familiar rectangular front legible, while the red and silver contrast gives the bottle more personality than its basic outline suggests. The cap feels theatrical, almost regal, and the dark lower section stops the presentation becoming sugary or too bright. It’s dramatic rather than delicate, with a memorable shelf presence that suits the fragrance name and gives the bottle a confident identity.

Original or Clone

Daniel Maurel’s authorship gives Lyric Woman a clear reason to buy as the original: this is a named composition, not merely a set of warm-spicy, woody and rose accords. Its ornate bottle adds a visible part of the release’s appeal. One interpretation from one house is tracked, a sign of this fragrance’s standing, though hardly a crowded field. The authorship and distinctive object make the original the stronger choice.

Fragrance Character
4.06 / 5
Quality Rating
Long Lasting Longevity
Moderate Sillage
Autumn & Winter Best Season
Day & Night Best Time

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