Amouage Epic 56 Woman Extrait

Description

Epic 56 Woman is Cécile Zarokian's own fragrance, reimagined and intensified, in 2021, Amouage asked the perfumer behind the original 2009 Epic Woman to revisit her creation at a striking 56% perfume-oil concentration, aged nearly five months for extra depth. Pink pepper, cumin, and cinnamon open with spiced warmth, giving way to a heart of damask rose and jasmine tea softened by geranium. The base settles into a dense, resinous weave of agarwood, frankincense, and guaiac wood, rounded out by sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla.

How It Differs From Amouage Epic Woman

• Epic Woman (original, 2009): the softer, lower-concentration version of the same rose-spice-oud story.
• Epic 56 Woman (this one, 2021): the same note structure rebuilt at 56% oil and aged longer, deeper, richer, and more resinous, with the base notes pushed further forward.

Choose Epic 56 if you already know and love the original Epic Woman and want more intensity and longevity from the same DNA.

Scent Character

A spiced rose-oud composition: pink pepper and cumin spice at the top, damask rose and jasmine tea at the heart, and a genuinely oud-forward base (real agarwood alongside frankincense and guaiac wood) that carries the fragrance's signature resinous trail.

Translation: a rich, ambery rose-oud, spicier and more resinous than a typical Western rose fragrance, with real agarwood in the base.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Pink Pepper, Cumin, Cinnamon

Heart: Damask Rose, Jasmine Tea, Geranium

Base: Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Orris, Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: Very strong, 10+ hours is typical for this concentration.
• Sillage: Strong and room-filling on application, settling to a rich, close skin scent after several hours.
• Projection: 3+ feet through the first hour, then arm's-length for the long remainder of the wear.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Spring, Fall, and Winter. The resinous oud base suits cooler weather.
• Occasions: Evening and special occasions where a bold, long-lasting rose-oud is welcome.
• Wear: Women's.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (56% perfume oil, aged ~5 months)
Perfumer: Cécile Zarokian
House: Amouage (Muscat, Oman)
Released: 2021 (reimagining of the 2009 original Epic Woman)

Try Before You Commit

At this concentration a little goes a long way. Sample the 1mL for $8.99 before committing to the $399.99 bottle. A single wear will tell you if the intensity is right for you.

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FAQ

Is it real oud?
Yes. Agarwood (oud) is genuinely in the base, alongside frankincense and guaiac wood, unlike some Amouage fragrances where "oud" is really a smoky resin blend.

How is this different from the original Epic Woman?
Same perfumer, same core DNA, but rebuilt at 56% oil and aged longer for a deeper, more resinous, longer-lasting result.

Is it men's or women's?
Marketed for women, though the spiced rose-oud profile wears equally well on men who enjoy bold, resinous fragrances.

How long does it last?
Typically 10+ hours with strong initial sillage. This is one of Amouage's most powerful compositions.