Love Hibiscus

I ordered this from Nordstrom and honestly stalled on picking it up because the reviews are completely all over the place. Which I get. Fragrance is subjective. Some people say lots of caramel, others say no caramel at all. Some say hibiscus is barely there while others say it is more floral and hibiscus forward. With that much variation I decided to just pick it up and try it for myself. On first spray I get a bright burst of fruit, most likely the passionfruit and bergamot. It is juicy and noticeable but fades very quickly. Within less than a minute the caramel starts to come through. At first it almost feels a little awkward in the composition, but it becomes clear that it is intentional. On my skin the caramel is definitely present. It is sweet but balanced well with a salty edge that keeps it from going overly sugary. There are some interesting contrasts happening here. The fruit lifts the opening, then fairly quickly the fragrance settles into that thicker salted caramel. Around the 15 to 20 minute mark it starts to feel a bit powdery, which I imagine is coming from the orris softening the sweetness. I am still undecided about the dry down. I suspect the cypriol might be what is throwing me off a bit. I cannot tell if I am detecting it because I read the note beforehand or if it is genuinely coming through in the base. Overall it is an interesting fragrance. Not an immediate love for me, but definitely one I will need to spend more time with before forming a final opinion. Edit: Over 24 hours with Love Hibiscus, here are my final thoughts. At first I couldn’t decide if it felt slightly disjointed with some interesting notes or if it was thoughtfully structured. After spending more time with it, I’m firmly in the thoughtfully structured camp. She’s not a big, loud projector like many from this house - and the Love line in particular isn’t meant to be. Instead, it stays close to the skin for 6+ hours and takes you on a really interesting ride. Very happy to have this bottle in my collection 🌺

I love Amouage so so much and I keep wishing they would launch more gourmand perfumes. Love Hibiscus is by far the most gourmand launch by Amouage. And it is executed very well - blended masterfully, unique scent, quality ingredients. Opens a bit powdery, even a bit lipsticky, with fruity passionfruit and tangy hibiscus. Then soon after, the vanilla and subtle caramel emerges. It is sweet, but not too sweet (just perfect amount of sweetness, and I like sweet), tangy but not too tangy, creamy but not too creamy, salty but just a tiny bit. It smells like some tasty multivitamin and I mean in the best way possible. It is even a bit milky late in the dry down (would say almost condensed milk at the end of the day) , and remains delicious with passionfruit noticeable throughout a wear. Gotten a compliment too. Lasts very very long, especially on clothes and has a decent projection. Performs crazy good compared to many other perfumes, but among some certain Amouages it a bit more gentle (aka not beast mode) , so I just need a few extra sprays. Still totally worth it.

I have been using Love Hibiscus for one month, and I think Children's Day is a perfect time to write a review. I'll begin by noting the importance of the timing of these releases. We are talking about the spring-summer season, which fits perfectly – it is a truly spring-summer holiday scent. When I wear it, my mood immediately improves. I feel like doing pleasant, carefree things and having a drink – depending on the time of day – a strawberry smoothie or a Strawberry Daiquiri. :) I don't know whether it's the maracuja, the salty caramel, or the hibiscus (perfectly combined and subtly accented with woody notes). However, I am sure that this composition is of very good quality. It also feels like the creators spent a lot of time refining the concept behind these perfumes. The result is a scent that perfectly captures the holiday atmosphere, while also featuring an oriental twist straight from the Kingdom of Oman. For me, it is the discovery of the season, and I use it with pleasure.

To me this is VERY hibiscus flower forward!! Don't expect to pinpoint all the sweet notes. I was worried at first when I tried it since it was a blind buy and the sweet notes I was looking forward to! However, that floral IS gorgeous and the perfume smells expensive, so you get your money's worth. What surprised me though, was the hibiscus was wrapped in the sweet notes (a hint of caramel, hint of passionfruit and some vanilla) in the dry down!! Just want to warn people, this is not a gourmand and not what I expected, but that's also Amouage for you. I just thought I'd get more passionfruit/caramel. Ultimately, I'm pleasantly surprised that I love this! Not what I was expecting, but an absolute love when I realize the vision they were going for. It's a powdery, sweet, hibiscus that is unique in my collection and I'm glad to have it. I know it'll grow on me the more I have it. If you're looking for a gourmand fragrance, this is not blind buy safe, but thankfully it worked for me!

The fragrance is definitely one of the easiest to wear in the Amouage collection. It easy-going fragrance, feminine, playful and airy, an ideal choice for everyday wear. Despite the presence of hibiscus in the notes, to me it doesn’t smell like the flower itself, but rather evokes hibiscus tea (karkade), with its characteristic light bitterness and refreshing tartness. Hibiscus here doesn’t come across literally, but more as a mood. The passion fruit is beautifully rendered - juicy, ripe, like the actual pulp of the fruit. It has a perfect balance of soft sweetness and delicate acidity, which makes the fragrance feel vibrant and lively. The caramel adds depth to the composition. It feels refined, with a subtle salty nuance that keeps the scent from becoming overly sweet. Overall, the fragrance is multifaceted and interesting, yet completely wearable, a rare case where niche perfumery feels light and effortless.