Score
79/100

Amouage Material

2021Cécile Zarokian

“Resin, incense and dark vanilla — a cashmere overcoat for the serious winter evening.”

Material
amber
vanilla
balsamic

Material

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The take

What works

  • ●A refined, resinous vanilla that stays grown-up rather than gourmand
  • ●Incense and labdanum give it real depth
  • ●Made for fall and winter evenings

Trade-offs

  • ●Wears closer to the skin than most Amouage releases
  • ●Too dense for warm weather

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Notes

Top

elemielemiPatchouliPatchouli

Mid

BenzoinBenzoinMadagascar VanillaMadagascar Vanilla

Base

Tonka BeanTonka BeanIncenseIncenseLabdanumLabdanumGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)OsmanthusOsmanthus

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Daytime works too. Unisex.

When

  • Spring, 32%
  • Summer, 15%
  • Fall, 100%, best
  • Winter, 97%, best
  • Day, 63%, works
  • Night, 83%, best

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightNight out

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Material last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Material?

Material is best in fall and winter, at night. Daytime works too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Material worth it?

At this price, fine — with caveats. A refined, resinous vanilla that stays grown-up rather than gourmand. Incense and labdanum give it real depth.