Reflection 45 by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: Extrait
Scent overview
Designed for men, it opens with lavender, juniper berries, cardamom, clary sage, benzoin, and pink pepper. Iris, jasmine, neroli, angelica, tonka bean, and vanilla lead into a deep base of olibanum, woods, vetiver, patchouli, myrrh, and opoponax.
Is Reflection 45 worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lavender, juniper berries and cardamom, iris and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to olibanum and cedar.
Scent Score: 83/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 94, versatility 100, layerability 35 and value 79, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Year-round, for casual days and every day. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
Extrait · Men
Key accords: Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Benzoin, Pink Pepper
Top Notes
- Lavender
- Juniper Berries
- Cardamom
- Clary Sage
- Benzoin
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Olibanum
- Cedar
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Myrrh
- Opoponax
Occasions: casual, everyday, office, daytime, evening, date night, formal, special occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Reflection 45 by Amouage belongs to the oriental spicy fragrance family. Reflection 45 opens with Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Benzoin, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Iris, Jasmine, Neroli, Angelica, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla. It dries down to Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Myrrh, and Opoponax.
How to wear Reflection 45
On skin, Reflection 45 by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, Extrait concentration. It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Reach for it for casual, everyday, office, daytime, evening, date night, formal, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Shalimar by Guerlain. Apply Reflection 45 first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Shalimar on top for oriental spicy lift. Start with 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Shalimar and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Reflection 45 opens with Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Benzoin, and Pink Pepper.
The heart brings Iris, Jasmine, Neroli, Angelica, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.
It dries down to Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Myrrh, and Opoponax.
What to layer with Reflection 45
Shalimar by Guerlain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 97/99
Both are oriental spicy fragrances, and they share iris, jasmine, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Reflection 45 first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Shalimar on top for oriental spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Shalimar
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Strong Match · 85/99
Sedbury brings a woody contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share lavender, clary sage, and benzoin.
Order: Apply Sedbury first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Reflection 45 over the top for oriental spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Sedbury
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Strong Match · 82/99
Drunk Lovers brings a woody contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share cardamom, clary sage, and benzoin.
Order: Apply Reflection 45 first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Héritage by Guerlain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Strong Match · 82/99
Héritage brings a woody contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share lavender, juniper berries, and clary sage.
Order: Apply Héritage first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Reflection 45 over the top for oriental spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Héritage
Prada Amber Pour Femme by Prada
Strong Match · 81/99
Prada Amber Pour Femme brings an oriental contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share cardamom, benzoin, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Prada Amber Pour Femme first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Reflection 45 over the top for oriental spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Prada Amber Pour Femme
Pairings to approach with care
Alien by Mugler
Not Recommended · 30/99
Alien has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Alien brings a floral contrast to this oriental spicy scent.
Order: Apply Alien first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Reflection 45 over the top for oriental spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 1 spray Alien
Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out
Not Recommended · 33/99
Unholy Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Unholy Oud brings an oriental contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Reflection 45 over the top for oriental spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 1 spray Unholy Oud
Related fragrances and why
- Shalimar by GuerlainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include iris, jasmine, and tonka bean.
- Sedbury by Parfums de Marly — Both include lavender, clary sage, and benzoin.
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include cardamom, clary sage, and benzoin.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Reflection 45?
Reflection 45 opens with Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Benzoin, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Iris, Jasmine, Neroli, Angelica, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla. It dries down to Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Myrrh, and Opoponax.
How long does Reflection 45 last, and how strong is it?
Reflection 45 by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, Extrait concentration.
When should you wear Reflection 45?
It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. It suits casual, everyday, office, daytime, evening, date night, formal, and special occasion.
What layers well with Reflection 45?
Shalimar by Guerlain is its strongest match (97% compatibility). Both are oriental spicy fragrances, and they share iris, jasmine, and tonka bean. Apply Reflection 45 first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Shalimar on top for oriental spicy lift. Start with 2 sprays Reflection 45 : 2 sprays Shalimar.
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