Amaya is an intimate and deeply personal fragrance that captures the essence of motherhood, named after the Emirati word for “mother” and inspired by the perfumer’s own mother, who is the reason for his existence. This scent is a tribute to the love, heritage, and family that shape the lives of sons and daughters across the Middle East. Amaya evokes feelings of nostalgia, creating an olfactory journey that brings to mind the warmth and comfort of a mother’s embrace, while also celebrating the complexity and depth of family connections.
The fragrance opens with a vibrant and spicy blend of black pepper oil, amyris oil, clove leaf oil, and the refreshing zest of bergamot oil and lime oil. These top notes introduce a lively and energetic start, with the heat of spices balanced by the fresh, citrusy brightness. The inclusion of saffron adds a luxurious, slightly earthy touch, enhancing the complexity of the opening.
As Amaya evolves, the heart reveals a floral and woody richness that speaks to the soul of the fragrance. Jasmine absolute Sambac and Turkish rose oil lend their romantic and heady floral presence, creating an elegant and feminine core. These florals are balanced by the creamy warmth of sandalwood oil, while orris, carnation, and orchid add powdery, sweet, and slightly exotic notes to the heart. This complex blend of florals and woods captures the tenderness and strength of motherhood, creating a beautiful, nostalgic bouquet.
As Amaya evolves, the heart reveals a floral and woody richness that speaks to the soul of the fragrance. Jasmine absolute Sambac and Turkish rose oil lend their romantic and heady floral presence, creating an elegant and feminine core. These florals are balanced by the creamy warmth of sandalwood oil, while orris, carnation, and orchid add powdery, sweet, and slightly exotic notes to the heart. This complex blend of florals and woods captures the tenderness and strength of motherhood, creating In the base, Amaya settles into a warm, earthy, and deeply comforting foundation. The rich, resinous notes of labdanum resinoid and olibanum (frankincense) bring a spiritual depth, while cedarwood and oud accord add a woody, grounding quality. Cypriol oil and civette introduce a subtle animalic warmth, giving the fragrance a sensual edge. The base is rounded out by the soft sweetness of tonka bean and white musks, leaving a velvety trail that lingers on the skin like the memory of a cherished moment. beautiful, nostalgic bouquet.
