Enclave by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Amouage Enclave creates a striking contrast between icy mint and richly spiced amber, unfolding into a smoky, resinous composition with earthy patchouli and supple leather. Its dramatic warmth and polished complexity make it especially compelling for cool-weather evenings and formal occasions.
Is Enclave worth it?
How it smells: Opens with spearmint, cardamom and cinnamon, rose and patchouli at the heart, then dries down to amber and labdanum.
Scent Score: 87/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 89, reputation 94, versatility 79, layerability 93 and value 74, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Spearmint, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Rose, Patchouli
Top Notes
- Spearmint
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date, Casual, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Enclave by Amouage belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A dark, enveloping amber fragrance where cool spearmint sharpens warm cinnamon, cardamom, rose, patchouli, and leathery resins. Enclave opens with Spearmint, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Rose, Patchouli, and Vetiver. It dries down to Amber, Labdanum, Leather, and Saffron.
How to wear Enclave
On skin, Enclave by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, casual, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Enclave : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Enclave opens with Spearmint, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Pink Pepper.
The heart brings Rose, Patchouli, and Vetiver.
It dries down to Amber, Labdanum, Leather, and Saffron.
What to layer with Enclave
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, patchouli, and amber.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Enclave : 2 sprays Good Girl
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli, vetiver, and leather.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Enclave : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Mon Guerlain by Guerlain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mon Guerlain on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Enclave : 2 sprays Mon Guerlain
Explorer by Montblanc
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and leather.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Explorer on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Enclave : 2 sprays Explorer
Washington Square by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, rose, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Washington Square on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Enclave : 2 sprays Washington Square
Pairings to approach with care
Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne by Jo Malone London
Not Recommended · 30/99
Enclave has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Enclave : 2 sprays Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne
Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne by Jo Malone London
Not Recommended · 31/99
Enclave has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Enclave : 2 sprays Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne
Related fragrances and why
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include cinnamon, patchouli, and amber.
- Nuit d'Issey by Issey MiyakeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include patchouli, vetiver, and leather.
- Mon Guerlain by Guerlain — Both include rose and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Enclave?
Enclave opens with Spearmint, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Rose, Patchouli, and Vetiver. It dries down to Amber, Labdanum, Leather, and Saffron.
How long does Enclave last, and how strong is it?
Enclave by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Enclave?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, casual, and special occasion.
What layers well with Enclave?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, patchouli, and amber. Apply Enclave first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Enclave : 2 sprays Good Girl.
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