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Oman's Eclectic Muse: Dia Man Amouage

The inspiration behind Dia Man Amouage is a captivating fusion of Oman's natural and cultural beauty, expertly interpreted by Bertrand Duchaufour. Released in 2002, this woody-spicy chypre draws from four distinct aspects of Oman: the vibrant streets of Muscat, the vast expanse of the Rub-al-Khali desert, the lush jungles of Salalah, and the region's natural wonders. It evokes the arid wilderness of the desert, contrasted by the refreshing scent of the Arabian Sea and the exotic spices of Zanzibar. Duchaufour's vision was to craft a fragrance that mirrors Oman's diverse landscapes, blending rare ingredients like frankincense and labdanum with atypical florals like peony to create a refined, masculine elegance. 

 

Olfactory Notes

Dia Man Amouage unfolds like a refined journey. Initially, the top notes of incense, cardamom, labdanum, and bitter orange burst forth, evoking a vibrant Muscat marketplace, spicy and luminous. As it settles, the heart reveals peony, plum, orris root, and ylang-ylang, conjuring a lush Salalah garden, floral yet restrained, with a creamy elegance. On my skin, the base notes of vetiver, Brazilian rosewood, leather, amber, and patchouli emerge, grounding the scent in the arid warmth of the Rub-al-Khali desert, exuding sophisticated masculinity. Each stage transitions seamlessly, balancing freshness, florals, and earthy depth.

Olfactory notes: Woody, Amber, Floral

Fragrance Family: Woody Floral Musk

Top notes: Incense, Cardamom, Labdanum, Bitter Orange.

Heart notes: Peony, Plum, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang.

Base notes: Vetiver, Brazilian Rosewood, Leather, Amber, Patchouli.

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Made in Oman
• Parfumeur: Bertrand Duchaufour
• Year of Launch: 2002

If you're wondering about how long "Dia Man Amouage" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 7 hours.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Limonene, Benzophenone-3, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 15510, CI 45350, CI 17200