Description Honour 43 is Amouage's exceptional-strength extrait reworking of the original Honour Woman — a white-floral tribute to Madame Butterfly pushed to 43% perfume oil concentration for maximum richness and depth. Perfumer Alexandra Carlin builds a blooming heart of tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, and lily-of-the-valley over a green, peppery rhubarb-leaf opening, then grounds it in a resinous base of sandalwood, opoponax, labdanum, and frankincense with a leather undertone. It's a dense, luminous white floral rather than a soft one — built for a wearer who wants the flowers to last. Scent Character White Floral — 40% Resinous Woody — 30% Spicy Green — 16% Leather — 14% Translation: An intense white-floral extrait — tuberose and jasmine grounded in resin and leather rather than airy or powdery. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Rhubarb Leaf, Pepper, Coriander Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation Base: Sandalwood, Opoponax, Labdanum, Olibanum (Frankincense), Leather, Vetiver Performance Longevity: This is a true extrait — ten-plus hours on skin is the norm, and it will outlast almost anything else in a fragrance wardrobe. Sillage: Strong and enveloping, especially in the first several hours. Projection: Substantial; a little goes a long way, so light application is worth practicing. Best Occasions & Season Best in cooler weather (spring into fall) and for evenings or special occasions where a dense white floral has room to breathe — it can feel overpowering in a small warm space. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (43% concentration) Perfumer: Alexandra Carlin House: Amouage, Oman — founded 1983 under the patronage of the Sultan of Oman Launched: 2021 Try Before You Commit Sample sizes start at $6.99 for a 1 mL vial, with 5 mL at $29.99 and 10 mL at $54.99 — worth testing at extrait strength before a full bottle, since a little goes a long way. 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every fragrance we sell — full bottle or sample — is 100% authentic, sourced only from authorized distributors. Venba has filled 200,000+ orders and holds a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and every purchase is backed by hassle-free returns. FAQ Q: What does the "43" in Honour 43 mean?A: It refers to the fragrance's 43% perfume oil concentration — an exceptionally high strength even for an extrait. Q: Does Honour 43 have an oud note?A: No — its depth comes from resins (opoponax, labdanum, frankincense) and sandalwood, not agarwood. Q: How long does Honour 43 last?A: Extrait-strength longevity — ten or more hours on skin is typical. Q: Is this authentic?A: Yes — sourced from authorized Amouage distributors.
