Lyric woman is based on a soprano voices that has lightness but also darker colors. This is apparently supposed to reflect the difference between the top notes and the bottom notes of this perfume. I like the concept of mixing two different notes to form a balanced perfume but I think that the operatic theme is a touch pretentious. This is merely a matter of taste and I am sure that there are many who love the comparison.

 The Brand

Daniel Maurel is the perfume genious behind Lyric Woman but he is ultimately representing Amouage.  Amouage is a luxury perfume house. It was established  around 1983 by the Sultan of Oman. The theme for the fashion was the revival of the ancient Omani art of perfumery. This means that the perfume is delivered with a rich oriental twist arises out of its Persian origins.

The Fragrance

The perfume has always marketed itself as a mish mash of different textures and scents. Therefore you will have sharp notes that are then complemented by more dulcet ones. It all kicks of with bergamot, spicy cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. This provides the oriental base for the whole perfume. We then move on to heart of rose, angelica, jasmine and ylang ylang. The spicy flowers continue with geranium, and orris. The base is quite substantial with hints of oakmoss, musk, wood, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, and frankincense. The ingredients are many and interesting but the final perfume is much greater than its ingredients.

The Packaging

I absolutely love this packaging because it has detail. Many packages are far too simplistic but this is red with a silver logo at the front and a fruit shaped cone at the top. The top has a little button structure that adds texture to the packaging. It all speaks of elegance and sophistication.

General Customer Feedback

The customers loved the complexity of the perfume and were seduced by the oriental flavors that occasionally interrupted their feast with new knowledge of what was to come. The packaging was very popular but was not seen to be a crucial factor in whether they bought the perfume or not. The operative theme was lost on most people.

Popularity: 11% [?]