More noticeable is the osmanthus’ tea-like facets which take on a subtle smokiness like black Lapsang Souchong. To the extent that the flower smells of apricots, it’s rather a delicate, pale aroma. It takes about 10 minutes for the osmanthus to appear, but like everything else in Journey’s opening act, it is muted, restrained, and very indistinct.
I don’t know if the two gentlemen worked together on each fragrance, or if they each took one of the duo, but I shall assume it is the former for now.
According to Christopher Chong, Amouage’s Creative Director, the perfumers who worked under his direction were Alberto Morillas and Pierre Negrin. They are both eau de parfums that will be released in June 2014. Journey Woman accompanies Journey Man as Amouage’s latest fragrances. It is there that the Journey finally arrives in the Orient with dark, slightly smoky leather and osmanthus covered with sticky balsamic resins and a touch of spice.
Act II introduces the first real hints of darker, more complex notes in a bridge to the finale or Act III. Then, Act I launches its long journey into a soft, very restrained, modest floral bouquet dominated largely by jasmine musk. It begins with all the musicians tuning their instruments, all the notes appearing simultaneously for a very brief moment in a wave of honeyed sweetness with osmanthus and dark leather. Amouage wants you to take a Journey through a delicate concert in three parts.
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