Amouage

Amouage is an international luxury fragrance brand founded in 1983 in Oman and operated by the Oman Perfumery LLC, a subsidiary of the Omani SABCO Group.[1]

Amouage
Founded1983 (1983) in Muscat, Oman
Headquarters
Muscat
,
Oman
ProductsPerfumes and luxury goods
Websitewww.amouage.com
Amouage Factory & Visitors' Centre

History

The company was founded, at the request of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said,[2] in 1983 in Muscat, Oman by Prince Sayyid Hamad bin Hamoud al bu Said.[3] In 2006, David Crickmore was appointed CEO.[4][5] Christopher Chong was the creative director.[6] Crickmore and Chong resigned in 2019.[7][8] In recent years, Amouage has expanded its range to include bath, home and leather goods.[1][9]

Locations and manufacturing

There are 21 standalone Amouage shops, and their products are sold in department stores around the world.[10]

Amouage’s visitors center and factory, located in Muscat has the capacity to produce approximately 25,000 bottles a week.[11] The two-story building opened in December 2012 and is open to visitors.[12]

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References
  1. "Amouage - Group Companies - SABCO Group". SABCO Group. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  2. Deane, Daniela (February 25, 2012). "Oman's royal family scents global profit in luxury perfumes". CNN. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  3. "Brand history: Amouage". theoutlook.com.ua. November 4, 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  4. "A Rare Bouquet". The Business Year. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  5. Mahajan, Vijay (2012). The Arab World Unbound: Tapping into the Power of 350 Million Consumers. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781118236420. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  6. Wu, Sarah. "Amouage Journey: Fall Fragrances For People Who Love A Good Scent Story". Forbes. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  7. "Christopher Chong resigns from Amouage after 12 years". Mscat Daily. June 3, 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  8. "David Crickmore resigns after 13 year tenure as CEO of Amouage". Zawya. April 29, 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  9. "About Us". Amouage. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  10. "Amouage Find a Shop". Amouage. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  11. "Amouage Visitor's Centre and Factory". Amouage. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  12. Duncan, Heather (August 19, 2014). "Amouage Perfumery Factory Tour". Heather Louise Duncan. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
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