Amouage welcomes two new creations to its Attars collection: Suede Ibri & Tonka Misfah

When it comes to Amouage’s Attars, the connection with the country is explicit – each one is inspired by a specific, but perhaps relatively unknown Omani locale and attempts to represent its distinctive identity. The latest additions to the attar collection – Suede Ibri and Tonka Misfah – are no exception. The archaeological site of Ibri, 250 km west of Muscat, is remarkable for its all-pervasive stillness. A witness to over 5000 years of life – it used to be a major centre for trade and education. To help him express Ibri’s sense of immortal elegance, Renaud Salmon turned to perfumer Theo Belmas, who chose to interpret the town’s character through a heart-stopping combination of floral elements of the Violet and the soft, velvety qualities of the Suede. Located east of Ibri, on the slopes of Al Hajar Mountains, the oasis village of Misfah, when viewed from a distance, appears to consist of little more than vegetation and its Falaj irrigation system. With its stone-paved streets, colourful wooden doors and smiling inhabitants, Misfah is an unforgettable expression of humanity’s ability to co-exist with nature. In order to convey Misfat Al Abriyeen’s warmth and openness, Salmon enlisted the talents of Suzy Le Helley, who employed the golden-wood personality of Tonka Bean introducing almond-like, vanillic facets in order to conjure the generosity of the village. “Few materials are as amicable as Tonka,” says Salmon. “We felt it was the perfect match with the affection that