Silver

Amouage Silver is a study in white florals rendered in soft focus, where Evelyne Boulanger blurs the edges between fresh and opulent with a deliberate haziness that feels almost dreamlike. The composition hinges on an orange blossom accord that's been stripped of its usual indolic heaviness, instead playing up the neroli-adjacent brightness whilst maintaining that characteristic waxy fullness. Bergamot and mandarin provide citrus punctuation without dominating, allowing the plum to lend an unexpected fruitedness that softens what could have been a more austere white floral structure. At the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang intertwine with an orchid note that reads more as a creamy, vanillic texture than a distinct floral voice—this is where heliotrope earns its keep, introducing an almond-powder softness that tempers the more strident aspects of the white flowers. The base is where Amouage's Middle Eastern DNA asserts itself: frankincense weaves through sandalwood and amber, creating an incense-laced foundation that prevents the florals from tipping into soapiness. Patchouli and vetiver add earthy shadows, though they're polite rather than forceful. This isn't a fragrance for those seeking razor-sharp definition or dramatic projection; rather, it's for someone who appreciates florals that whisper rather than shout, who understands that sophistication can live in restraint. It suits those moments when you want to feel composed, elegant, slightly removed—a silk blouse rather than sequins, a knowing smile rather than a laugh.