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Amouage Search opens with a vibrant, tart citrus burst of lemon, lime, and mandarin, bright and clean but fleeting. Soon after, the fragrance transitions into a subtle, smoky, resinous core defined by incense, olibanum, elemi, and cade oil, creating a dry, aromatic profile that lingers throughout. The earthy vetiver and guaiac wood add depth and warmth, giving the drydown a slightly leathery, smoldering quality. While the initial olfactory accord has a refreshing complexity, the evolution is less dynamic than expected—many find it lacks depth or lasting intrigue, with the uniquely smoky woody base becoming both the perfume's greatest strength and its limitation. It performs best in the cooler months, particularly spring and fall, and suits the evening or date night settings. The sillage remains moderate to intimate, and the longevity, though variable, is generally moderate to long in practice, though some users report fading after an hour. The fragrance stands out as unorthodox, avoiding conventional sweetness or opulence in favor of an elegant, minimalist, smoke-tinged aromatic chypre concept that many fail to appreciate fully.