Amouage Honour Woman

Amouage Honour Woman is a sophisticated and bold fragrance that is both elegant and intense, designed to evoke a sense of grace and strength. Released in 2011, Honour Woman is part of the Honour collection, which was created as a tribute to the concept of honor, particularly the idea of a woman's honor and the courage it takes to defend one's principles. The fragrance is inspired by the play "Madame Butterfly" by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, a tragic tale of a woman’s enduring devotion and unwavering honor, even in the face of loss and betrayal.

The inspiration behind Honour Woman is deeply tied to the themes of love, sacrifice, and integrity found in "Madame Butterfly". The character of Cio-Cio-San, the Japanese geisha who remains loyal to her unfaithful lover, is the embodiment of honor and resilience. Amouage sought to encapsulate this powerful sense of devotion and the bittersweet emotions of her tragic fate in a fragrance. The scent reflects both the fragility and strength of a woman, capturing the tension between softness and resilience.

The fragrance opens with the delicate, refreshing scent of Ruharband tuberose, creating a lush, creamy floral bouquet that represents the purity and grace of Cio-Cio-San. As it develops, the heart unveils lily of the valley, which adds an airy, dewy freshness, while the oriental spiciness of pepper brings a subtle warmth and intensity, symbolizing the inner strength and passion of the character. The base features a rich, grounding combination of amber, and vetiver, which gives the fragrance a deep, earthy finish, capturing the complexity and depth of a woman’s honor.

Fragrance Notes:

Top: Rhubarb, Pepper, Coriander,

Heart: Lily of the Valley, Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose, Carnation

Base: Amber, Frankincense, Vetiver, Opoponax, Leather