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Amouage Honours the Art of Timber with a Majestic Celebration at Biblioteca Ambrosiana opening Milan Fashion Week In a tribute to the enduring wisdom of woods, the House of AMOUAGE kicked off Milan Fashion Week by hosting an extraordinary evening at one of Milan’s most storied cultural landmarks: the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, marking the first event to take place in the library since it opened in 1609. This historic setting, steeped in centuries of knowledge and heritage, offered a fitting stage for the unveiling of Opus XVI - Timber, the latest chapter in Amouage’s Library Collection. Held within the evocative Sala Federiciana, the evening welcomed friends of the House, esteemed members of the media, and key opinion leaders inspired by the olfactory narrative of #Timber, surrounded by Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus. The fragrance, rooted in the philosophical depth and primal powers of wood, was brought to life through a thoughtfully curated dining experience by Zero Briciole and the stories of Renaud Salmon, Chief Creative Officer of Amouage and Alexis Grugeon, the perfumer behind Timber. Prior to the dinner, guests were guided through the Cripta di San Sepolcro, a hidden gem beneath the city that provided an intimate glimpse into ancient manuscripts about ingredients and the art of perfumery such as Greek herbariums and L’Evangelica Historia which also included how Frankincense was distilled back in time. The passage through this sacred space served as a symbolic journey into the layers of history and the stories embedded in wood and time. Surrounded by dark timber interiors, timeworn shelves, and centuries-old volumes, the dinner unfolded in an atmosphere that echoed the fragrance’s spirit: contemplative, grounded, and rich with nuance. Later, guests gathered in the Cortile degli Spiriti Magni for a cocktail reception amidst ancient columns and archaeological relics. The weathered courtyard, with traces of frescoes by Aurelio Luini, created a poetic backdrop for reflection and conversation. More than an event, the evening was a deep immersion into the ethos of Amouage and its Library Collection: a celebration not only of fine perfumery, but of knowledge, craftsmanship, memory, and the timeless dialogue between nature and wisdom. Opus XVI - Timber is now available worldwide at official Amouage boutiques and retailers. Photography: Tommaso Biondo Andras Komar, Rayyan AlAbdullatif, Amal Mohammed, Mark Tuka, Annalisa Scalavino, Elisa Ceri, Clara Enrich Jorba MeltandFlow srl Events and Design #Amouage #Timber #LibraryCollection #Milan #Italy