Search
The Search formula is a type formula in the Citrus Aromatic family: 55 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Lime, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, a heart of Olibanum, Elemi, Black Pepper, settles on Cade, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood. Below you can see every ingredient of Search; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 55 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 55 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Search recognisable.
- Cade Oil in 14 of 796 formulas
- Costus Oliffac in 17 of 796 formulas
- Limetol in 20 of 796 formulas
- Gingergrass Oil in 24 of 796 formulas
- Cedarwood Port Orford Oil in 29 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Colonia Intensa 30 materials in common
- Cosmic Pepper 28 materials in common
- TF for Men 27 materials in common
- YSL L’Homme 27 materials in common
Complexity
55 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 64% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
Reviews
4.8· 4 reviewsOnly verified buyers can review this formula. Unlock it to leave a rating.
- Manuel EatonVerified buyer
sampled it next to the Amouage / Kilian Search at a friend's place and had to double-check the bottle. smells like a lemon opening into a soft Elemi heart and a warm Guaiac wood drydown. strong 4, soft 5 depending on the day.
- Bobby MorrisonVerified buyer
i'm very picky with Citrus Aromatic and this one passed the test. compared to the Amouage / Kilian Search, the Mandarin orange opening is the closest part to my nose. absolute banger, already ordered a backup bottle.
- Marina AndersonVerified buyer
kept smelling my wrist for the first hour — the resemblance is that strong. the sillage is more refined than the Amouage / Kilian Search, more intimate but never weak. this is going in my top 3 rotation for sure.
- Sophia LauVerified buyer
i've been through three bottles of the original, so take this comparison seriously. it's that good. trust me.
FAQ
What is the Search formula?
The Search type formula is a Citrus Aromatic composition of 55 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Search?
Search features notes of Lime, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Olibanum, Elemi, Black Pepper, Cade, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood.
How many ingredients does the Search formula have?
The Search formula contains 55 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Search recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Search at home?
Making your own Search from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Search formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
