Amouage Dia 40 Extrait

Description

Dia 40 is Amouage's exceptional-strength extrait take on the aldehydic floral, composed by Alexandra Carlin and pushed to 40% concentration, hence the name. It opens on classic aldehydes brightened by cyclamen, violet leaf, and black currant, blooms into a lush heart of rose, carnation, ylang-ylang, cistus, bay leaf, orange blossom, and tarragon, then settles into a base of orris root, sandalwood, amyris, and guaiac wood. Released in 2023, it's a dense, old-world floral built for year-round wear at extrait strength.

Scent Character

• Floral: 40%
• Aldehydic Fresh: 24%
• Woody: 22%
• Green Herbal: 14%

Translation: A rich, aldehydic floral extrait, rose and carnation over a powdery orris-and-sandalwood base, dense rather than airy.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Aldehydes, Musk, Cyclamen, Violet Leaf, Black Currant

Heart: Rose, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Cistus Incanus, Bay Leaf, Orange Blossom, Tarragon

Base: Orris Root, Sandalwood, Amyris, Guaiac Wood

Performance

Longevity: A true 40%-concentration extrait, ten or more hours on skin is the norm.

Sillage: Strong, especially early on.

Projection: Substantial; light application goes a long way.

Best Occasions & Season

Year-round, with the density suiting cooler months best.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (40% concentration)

Perfumer: Alexandra Carlin

House: Amouage, Oman, founded 1983 under the patronage of the Sultan of Oman

Launched: 2023

Try Before You Commit

A 1 mL sample is available at $8.99, currently our only size for this high-strength extrait.

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FAQ

Q: What does the "40" in Dia 40 mean?
A: It refers to the fragrance's 40% perfume-oil concentration, an exceptionally high strength.

Q: Does it have an oud note?
A: No. Its woody depth comes from sandalwood, amyris, and guaiac wood rather than agarwood.

Q: What does it smell like?
A: An aldehydic opening into a lush rose-and-carnation heart, finishing on a powdery orris-and-wood base.

Q: How long does it last?
A: Extrait-strength longevity, ten or more hours is typical.