
Amouage

Richouli
Reasons
Blessed
Only in Reasons
Shared character
Both fragrances share a core woody‑musky foundation built around sandalwood, ciste labdanum, musk, oakmoss, cashmeran, pink pepper, patchouli and cinnamon. This common backbone provides each scent with a warm, slightly spicy, and earthy base that is recognizable in both compositions.
How they differ
Both Reasons and Blessed contain sandalwood, ciste labdanum, musk, oakmoss, cashmeran, pink pepper, patchouli and cinnamon, but their remaining ingredients diverge. Reasons adds a broad palette of woods and resins – cedarwood, vetiver, benzoin, amber, palo santo, cypriol (nagarmotha), myrrh, davana, hazelnut and pine needles – plus cardamom, giving it a more complex, aromatic‑herbal and resinous character. Blessed’s only exclusive notes are jasmine and vanilla, which steer it toward a sweeter, floral‑vanilla profile. In terms of accords, Reasons has no unique accord listed, while Blessed is noted for a distinct “woody” accord, emphasizing its timber dimension despite the shared woody notes. The two scents therefore sit on opposite ends of the scent spectrum: Reasons leans heavily into earthy, spicy, and resinous facets, whereas Blessed leans toward a softer, floral‑sweet woodiness.
Who each suits
Reasons – suited to wearers who enjoy deep, complex, and resin‑rich compositions; ideal for cooler weather, evening occasions, or those preferring a multi‑layered, aromatic‑herbal profile. Blessed – suited to individuals who favor a sweeter, more approachable scent with a hint of floral (jasmine) and vanilla warmth; works well in daytime or transitional seasons when a softer, yet still woody, fragrance is desired.