Existence

Existence by Amouage is one of the most artistic and polarizing modern releases from the house. Launched in 2025 and created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, it completes Amouage’s Odyssey collection. Inspired by serenity, endlessness, and standing above the clouds on Oman’s highest peak, it is a luminous floral-resin fragrance built around lily of the valley, aldehydes, frankincense, and soft musks.

How It Smells

It opens with lily of the valley, rose, and bright aldehydes—clean, floral, sparkling, and almost cloud-like. In the heart, frankincense, Mystikal, and labdanum create a soft resinous warmth that adds depth without heaviness. The drydown of white musk, benzoin, and ambergris gives a clean skin-like finish with glowing warmth. The overall effect is floral, musky, airy, soapy-clean, and quietly powerful.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Lily of the Valley, Rose
• Heart Notes: Frankincense, Mystikal, Labdanum
• Base Notes: Ambergris, White Musk, Benzoin