Honour Woman by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Honour Woman is an unapologetically opulent floral built around the luminous, almost narcotic presence of tuberose and jasmine. Its spicy floral heart deepens into incense, opoponax, amber, and leather, creating a sophisticated and slightly somber trail with striking presence.
Is Honour Woman worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rhubarb, pepper and coriander, tuberose and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to incense and opoponax.
Scent Score: 83/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 89, reputation 90, versatility 81, layerability 67 and value 74, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2011 · Women
Key accords: Rhubarb, Pepper, Coriander, Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
Top Notes
- Rhubarb
- Pepper
- Coriander
Heart Notes
- Tuberose
- Jasmine
- Lily-of-the-Valley
- Carnation
- Gardenia
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Honour Woman by Amouage belongs to the floral fragrance family. A dramatic white-floral composition pairing creamy tuberose and jasmine with spicy carnation, smoky incense, and resinous amber. Honour Woman opens with Rhubarb, Pepper, and Coriander. The heart brings Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, and Gardenia. It dries down to Incense, Opoponax, Amber, Vetiver, and Leather.
How to wear Honour Woman
On skin, Honour Woman by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Terre d'Hermès by Hermès. Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Honour Woman : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Honour Woman opens with Rhubarb, Pepper, and Coriander.
The heart brings Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, and Gardenia.
It dries down to Incense, Opoponax, Amber, Vetiver, and Leather.
What to layer with Honour Woman
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pepper and vetiver.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Honour Woman : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and carnation.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Honour Woman : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, vetiver, and leather.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Woman : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share coriander and jasmine.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Honour Woman : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Godolphin by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, amber, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Godolphin on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Honour Woman : 2 sprays Godolphin
Pairings to approach with care
Man 800 Black by Zara
Not Recommended · 33/99
Honour Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Man 800 Black brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Man 800 Black on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Woman : 2 sprays Man 800 Black
Bubble Tea by d'Annam
Not Recommended · 33/99
Honour Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bubble Tea brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bubble Tea on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Woman : 2 sprays Bubble Tea
Related fragrances and why
- Terre d'Hermès by Hermès — Both include pepper and vetiver.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and carnation.
- Nuit d'Issey by Issey MiyakeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include incense, vetiver, and leather.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Honour Woman?
Honour Woman opens with Rhubarb, Pepper, and Coriander. The heart brings Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, and Gardenia. It dries down to Incense, Opoponax, Amber, Vetiver, and Leather.
How long does Honour Woman last, and how strong is it?
Honour Woman by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Honour Woman?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Honour Woman?
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pepper and vetiver. Apply Honour Woman first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Honour Woman : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès.
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