The smell in short
Main smell: amber and aromatic. It opens with lavender and benzoin, moves to iris and jasmine and dries down to incense and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Reflection 45 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
A closer look at Amouage Reflection 45 EDP
Reflection 45 EDP comes from Amouage. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
When in the day to wear Reflection 45
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by aromatic and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and aromatic smells and notes like iris and incense. Less obvious notes include juniper berries, neroli and myrrh. Perfume fans rate it 4.37 out of 5.
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Is Reflection 45 long lasting?
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 Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like incense and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
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 strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2006.
If you like Reflection 45, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (11 shared notes), Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (11 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (10 shared notes) and Prada Amber (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
- vs Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber
- vs Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber
- vs Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme
- vs Diptyque Orpheon
- vs Tom Ford Oud Wood
- vs Houbigant Bois Mystique
- vs Lalique White In Black
- vs Dior Homme Intense 2007
- vs Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Black Gemstone
- vs Amouage Reasons
Questions people ask
Can women wear Reflection 45?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Reflection 45 expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €409 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.