The smell in short
The first thing you smell is elemi and patchouli. The heart brings Madagascar vanilla and benzoin. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and incense. Overall it smells amber and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Material notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Amouage Material EDP
Amouage is the house behind Material EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long Material stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Essential Parfums Divine Vanille By Olivier Pescheux 100 Ml. Base notes like tonka bean and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Amouage perfumes worth knowing
The house has 83 perfumes here, led by Reflection 45, Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Outlands.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €272. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Essential Parfums Divine Vanille By Olivier Pescheux 100 Ml.
Which weather suits Material
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
Material dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (8 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes), Essential Parfums Divine Vanille By Olivier Pescheux 100 Ml (5 shared notes) and Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco starts from €169.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Material come out?
It came out in 2021.
Who would like Material?
People who enjoy amber and gourmand smells.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.