Amouage Remain Extrait (Tester)

Description

Remain, from Amouage's Essences Collection, is perfumer Pierre Negrin's meditation on permanence, a slow-blooming extrait aged for six months with the collection's signature double infusion (sandalwood chips and oak-wood barrels) before release. It opens on hojari frankincense (the rare, prized resin harvested in Oman's Dhofar mountains) paired with juicy mandarin, pimento berry, and bergamot, then blooms into a luminous heart of Madonna lily, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base settles into ambergris, guaiacwood, patchouli, vanilla, and tonka bean, giving the composition a warm, resinous glow that lingers rather than fades. At roughly 30% concentration, it's built to outlast an ordinary eau de parfum by hours.

Scent Character

• Floral: 28%
• Resinous Incense: 24%
• Woody: 20%
• Sweet Gourmand: 16%
• Fresh Citrus Spicy: 12%

Translation: A floral-incense extrait grounded in warm woods and vanilla, luminous rather than heavy, with real hojari frankincense at its core.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Hojari Frankincense, Mandarin, Pimento Berry, Bergamot

Heart: Madonna Lily, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang

Base: Ambergris, Guaiacwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean

Performance

Longevity: This roughly 30%-concentration extrait performs well beyond eau de parfum strength, ten or more hours on skin is typical.

Sillage: Moderate to strong through the floral-incense heart.

Projection: Noticeable for the first several hours, settling into a warm, resinous skin scent.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and spring, day into evening. Its floral-incense warmth suits transitional weather better than deep summer heat.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (Essence de Parfum), approximately 30% concentration

Perfumer: Pierre Negrin

Collection: Amouage Essences Collection

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

Launched: 2026

Try Before You Commit

Sample sizes start at $9.99 for a 1 mL vial, with 5 mL at $39.99 and 10 mL at $74.99, a smart way to try this extrait-strength floral-incense composition before a full bottle.

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FAQ

Q: Does Remain have a real oud note?
A: No. Its depth comes from ambergris, guaiacwood, and patchouli rather than agarwood.

Q: What does Remain smell like?
A: A frankincense-and-citrus opening blooming into white florals, finishing on a warm ambery-vanilla base.

Q: How long does it last?
A: As a roughly 30%-concentration extrait, expect ten or more hours on skin.

Q: Is this authentic?
A: Yes, 100% authentic.