Introduction

In the world of perfumery, citrus notes are often dismissed as fleeting prologues. However, Search completely shatters this notion. As Amouage's first creation centered around a dominant, intense lemon, it avoids the typical "fresh and cute" tropes. Instead, it is a high-stakes olfactory experiment of survival amidst charred woods and incandescent smoke. This is an anthem for the resilient mind—one unafraid to fight through inner darkness to reach their ideal self.

Fragrance Data Card

Official Note Structure

Brand Introduction: Part of the "Odyssey Collection: Chapter III — Escape," Search explores the primal energy of resilient minds. Perfumer Alexis Grugeon challenges the physical limits of citrus ingredients, forcing brilliant light and deep shadow to coexist in a high-voltage, contrast-heavy atmosphere.

Core Evaluation

Scent Analysis

This is a work of extreme realism. The opening is a vivid burst of Lemon and Lime, capturing the bitter, oily zing of squeezed rinds rather than a sugary juice. This golden flash strikes like lightning in the middle of the night—intense, metallic, and wakeful.

The most breathtaking aspect is the "pivot." As Elemi and Hojari Frankincense emerge, the scent doesn't settle into a soft freshness; it plunges into a "cage" of dark woods. The Cade Oil provides a "burnt" quality that is staggeringly real, as if someone started a charcoal fire in the middle of a lemon grove. This juxtaposition of "incandescent citrus" creates a surreal atmosphere: clean yet dirty, bright yet scorched. The citrus brilliance remains undefeated, shackled to the smoky vetiver base until the very end, demonstrating unparalleled endurance.

Style & Aura

This fragrance radiates the aura of "wealth and experience." It is not a scent for boys, but for the decisive, mature individual with a bit of "grit." It presents a smoky elegance that suits those who like to inject an artistic challenge into their everyday freshness.

Pairing Suggestions

Outfit: Best paired with high-quality linen shirts, earth-toned utility wear, or a crisp white T-shirt with raw denim.

Occasion: It is a perfect "all-rounder." The citrus provides vitality for summer, while the smoky wood depth becomes hauntingly beautiful in the cool air of spring or autumn. Business meetings or outdoor activities are easily handled.

Psychology: This is a scent that "wears the person." You need a baseline of confidence to carry the hardline woody notes of leather and embers.

Performance

Longevity: Outstanding for a citrus-forward scent. It lasts 8 to 10 hours on the skin, with some users reporting the scorched wood base remains detectable even after 12 hours.

Sillage: The projection in the first two hours is powerful and piercing. It later recedes into a highly textured "aura" that fluctuates with body heat.

Visual and Atmosphere

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Summary

If you are tired of the mediocre "freshies" on the market and seek a scent that demonstrates depth, power, and absolute uniqueness, Search is your top choice. It successfully sets citrus on fire while keeping its soul immortal.

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