Meander by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
An earthy, rooty iris: frankincense, carrot seeds and peppers over orris, rose, cypriol and jonquil, resting on frankincense, vetiver and sandalwood.
Is Meander worth it?
How it smells: Opens with frankincense, carrot seeds and pink pepper, orris and rose at the heart, then dries down to vetiver.
Scent Score: 68/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 67, versatility 73, layerability 75 and value 52, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Frankincense, Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orris, Rose
Top Notes
- Frankincense
- Carrot Seeds
- Pink Pepper
- Black Pepper
Heart Notes
- Orris
- Rose
- Cypriol
- Jonquil
Base Notes
- Frankincense
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Spring
Fragrance overview
Meander by Amouage belongs to the woody fragrance family. An earthy, rooty iris: frankincense, carrot seeds and peppers over orris, rose, cypriol and jonquil, resting on frankincense, vetiver and sandalwood. Meander opens with Frankincense, Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper. The heart brings Orris, Rose, Cypriol, and Jonquil. It dries down to Frankincense, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Meander
On skin, Meander by Amouage has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and spring. Reach for it for office, evening, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Meander opens with Frankincense, Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper.
The heart brings Orris, Rose, Cypriol, and Jonquil.
It dries down to Frankincense, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Meander
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays Miss Dior
New York Oud by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vetiver.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer New York Oud on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays New York Oud
So New York by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays So New York
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale
Kalan by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper, vetiver, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Kalan on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 1 spray Kalan
Pairings to approach with care
Seoul Winter by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Seoul Winter brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Seoul Winter on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays Seoul Winter
Bogoss Blue Temptation by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Bogoss Blue Temptation brings a fruity contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bogoss Blue Temptation on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays Bogoss Blue Temptation
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include rose and sandalwood.
- New York Oud by Bond No. 9 — Both include rose and vetiver.
- So New York by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Meander?
Meander opens with Frankincense, Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper. The heart brings Orris, Rose, Cypriol, and Jonquil. It dries down to Frankincense, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.
How long does Meander last, and how strong is it?
Meander by Amouage has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Meander?
It's best in fall and spring. It suits office, evening, and casual.
What layers well with Meander?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood. Apply Meander first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Meander : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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