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Decision 42 is a new 2026 Exceptional Extrait from Amouage, created by perfumer Quentin Bisch. It takes the original Decision DNA and makes it darker, smokier, richer and more intense, with an exceptionally high 42% perfume oil concentration.

The original Decision centers on a lightning strike near a juniper tree. Decision 42 raises the stakes: neroli, cardamom and cinnamon sharpen the lightning effect, while juniper meets patchouli and rectified pine tar for a darker, smokier profile. Vanilla and labdanum make the base warmer and more life-affirming. Fierce, uncompromising and dazzling.

How it smells: Brilliant spice and citrus collide with dark woods, smoky resins and incense, then settle into warm, ambered vanilla. Compared with the original Decision, it is deeper, smokier and more resinous, with a stronger emphasis on woods and incense.

Fragrance notes:
Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom, Neroli, Cinnamon
Heart: Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Rectified Pine Tar
Base: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Labdanum

Details: 42% perfume oil concentration, aged six weeks (four weeks of maceration and two of maturation). Amber, woody and aromatic.

Read our full review of Decision 42, including how it compares to the original and who it's for.

Clean luxury in motion: sparkling citrus, soft florals and a smooth, musky-woody hush. Vibrato is a luminous, polished Eau de Parfum from Sospiro, composed by perfumer Christian Provenzano. It captures the harmony between sparkling freshness and smooth, musky depth, opening with vibrant citrus and delicate florals before an aromatic heart and a clean woody-musky base. Sophisticated yet highly wearable, it is a luxurious freshness that feels elevated rather than simple.

The Story

Sospiro draws on classical music, and Vibrato is described as capturing the energy and movement of a musical vibrato. It is an aromatic, citrus-and-spice composition with soft woods, created by Christian Provenzano.

How It Smells

Opening
A burst of juicy grapefruit and bergamot, bright and slightly tart, with jasmine and magnolia already smoothing the edges.

Heart
Ginger adds a sparkling, almost fizzy warmth, alongside herbal and powdery touches that round the freshness into something elegant.

Dry Down
The scent dries down clean, musky and slightly woody. Cedar, amber and patchouli, with orris and musk, give structure while keeping it airy and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Jasmine
• Bergamot
• Grapefruit
• Magnolia

Heart

• Herbal Notes
• Ginger
• Powdery Notes

Base

• Cedarwood
• Amber
• Musk
• Patchouli
• Orris

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Fresh · Musky · Aromatic · Powdery

Tropical ginger flower in full sun. Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks is a radiant, addictive unisex Eau de Parfum built around native Australian Red Back Ginger, with sparkling bergamot, juicy mandarin and vibrant ginger flower, elegant magnolia and neroli, and a dry down of warm amber, creamy vanilla and smooth Australian sandalwood. Bright, sensual and effortlessly luxurious. Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani.

The Story

Ingenious Ginger is inspired by the lush tropical landscapes of Australia’s Atherton Tablelands. The brand calls it a world-first exploration of Australian Red Back Ginger, an interpretation of the otherwise unscented Torch Ginger Lily, balancing freshness with irresistible warmth.

How It Smells

Opening
A sparkling burst of citrus and fresh ginger, uplifting and energetic.

Heart
Soft white florals, magnolia and neroli among them, smooth the composition.

Dry Down
Vanilla, amber and sandalwood create a warm, sunlit creaminess.

Fragrance Notes

• Australian Ginger Flower Accord
• Bergamot (Italy)
• Lemon (Italy)
• Mandarin (Brazil)
• Magnolia (China)
• Neroli
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Patchouli (Indonesia)
• Vanilla
• Musk
• Cashmeran
• Amber
• Sandalwood (Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Fresh · Citrus · Creamy

The softness of a kiss and the elegance of quiet desire. And Your Lips by Floraïku Paris is a romantic, sophisticated floral: sparkling bergamot and mandarin, candied jujube, Turkish rose and Egyptian jasmine, resting on white musk, Madagascar vanilla and tonka bean. Refined, modern and irresistibly smooth.

The Story

A creation from Floraïku Paris, And Your Lips is made for those who love elegant florals with a warm, seductive trail. Its candied jujube accord, with a fruity sweetness reminiscent of apple and date, gives it a distinctive gourmand touch. Retailers also describe it as a feminine take on the fern accord, a structure more often found in masculine fragrances.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and airy, with mandarin, bergamot, clary sage and aromatic lavender, before turning softer and more sensual.

Heart
Velvety rose and jasmine form a luxurious floral heart, with the candied jujube adding its unique fruity sweetness.

Dry Down
Vanilla, tonka, patchouli, musk and moss leave a creamy, skin-like finish: a soft floral kiss with sweetness, warmth and effortless sophistication.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Mandarin Essence
• Bergamot
• Clary Sage

Heart

• Lavender
• Rose Absolute
• Jasmine Absolute
• Candied Jujube Accord

Base

• Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Absolute
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Patchouli
• White Musk

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fresh · Gourmand · Aromatic

Pas Ce Soir Extrait by BDK Parfums is a richer, darker, and more addictive interpretation of the beloved original. Concentrated at extrait strength, this sensual creation opens with black pepper, ginger, cocoa, pear, and mandarin for a vibrant yet indulgent first impression. A luminous heart of Moroccan jasmine, quince chutney, peach, and orange blossom adds elegance and seduction, while patchouli, vanilla, cashmeran, ambroxan, and benzoin create a warm, luxurious trail. Bold, mysterious, and unforgettable.

How it smells
It smells like juicy fruit dipped in dark cocoa and wrapped in smooth vanilla woods. The opening is sparkling and playful from pear and mandarin, but quickly deepens with spicy ginger and pepper. As it settles, the floral heart gives softness and sophistication, while the base becomes creamy, resinous, and sensual. Compared to the original, this version is sweeter, richer, and more seductive with stronger presence.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: Black pepper essence, Ginger essence, Cocoa extract, Pear, Tangerine
• Heart notes: Jasmine absolute from Morocco, Quince chutney, Orange blossom
• Base notes: Patchouli from Indonesia, Benzoin, Cashmeran, Vanilla, Ambroxan

Sun on bare skin, soft sand underfoot. Sand and Skin by Floraïku Paris is a radiant, sensual Eau de Parfum in which Madagascar vanilla, glowing benzoin and luminous ylang-ylang melt into a warm, addictive and elegant skin scent. Creamy woods and soft resins leave a smooth, sun-drenched trail, for lovers of warm skin scents, refined vanillas and sophisticated summer-inspired fragrances.

The Story

The house describes Sand and Skin as evoking a summer outing on the beach, built around benzoin, Madagascar vanilla and ylang-ylang oils: the feeling of warm sun on bare skin and soft sand beneath your feet.

How It Smells

Opening
A soft solar warmth, like clean skin kissed by sunshine.

Heart
Creamy vanilla and exotic ylang-ylang give a warm, velvety sweetness without heaviness.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, benzoin, musk and patchouli settle into a smooth, intimate finish: sun-warmed skin, soft vanilla, luxury-sunscreen warmth and warm sand on a tropical evening.

Fragrance Notes

• Vanilla Absolute
• Benzoin
• Ylang Ylang
• Amyris
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Labdanum
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Woody · Gourmand · Floral · Vanilla

Imperium by Electimuss London is the scent of modern success. Sparkling citrus, elegant florals, creamy vanilla, and rich woods come together in a fragrance that feels powerful yet refined. Versatile, magnetic, and unmistakably luxurious, Imperium commands attention with quiet confidence.

What It Smells Like

Imperium opens bright, sparkling, and instantly luxurious with a burst of bergamot sharpened by aromatic coriander. The first impression is clean, uplifting, and energetic—fresh citrus with a refined spicy edge rather than a simple fruity freshness. Brand materials describe it as an aromatic woody citrus fragrance.

As it develops, elegant white florals begin to appear, giving the fragrance a creamy sophistication. Notes commonly listed include jasmine, lily, saffron, tuberose, neroli, and rose, which create a smooth floral heart without making it overly sweet or feminine. It feels polished, modern, and highly wearable.

The dry down is where Imperium becomes addictive—vanilla, musk, amber, guaiac wood, patchouli, and oud create a rich yet clean finish. The vanilla is creamy and sensual, while woods keep it masculine and confident. It smells expensive, versatile, and effortlessly attractive.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, coriander, Rose, lily, saffron, jasmine, neroli, tuberose, Amber, musk, Madagascan vanilla, Guaiac wood, oud, patchouli

Dark cherry liqueur over creamy vanilla woods, with a smoky, boozy edge. Rouge Smoking Extrait by BDK Parfums is a darker, richer and intensely sensual interpretation of the iconic Rouge Smoking, created by perfumers Amélie Bourgeois and Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Juicy cherry, red mandarin and almond open the scent, a creamy milk accord and balsamic resins form the heart, and saffron, oud wood, black vanilla, rum and patchouli leave a glamorous, addictive trail.

The Story

The fragrance is inspired by the electric energy of Paris' Pigalle district, where art and nightlife meet. This extrait concentration reimagines the signature cherry, amber and tonka accord of the original with greater depth and seduction, deeper, bolder and much more powerful than the original.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy and vibrant from the cherry and red mandarin, softened by almond sweetness, with a bright lift of pink pepper, bergamot and elemi.

Heart
Warmer and more seductive: milk accord, tonka bean and Peru balsam, with labdanum adding balsamic richness.

Dry Down
Saffron, Thai oud, amberwood, black vanilla, Martinique rum and Indonesian patchouli, with benzoin, cypriol and ambroxan, create a smooth, late-night aura.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Red Mandarin
• Napoleon Cherry
• Almond
• Indian Pink Pepper
• Italian Bergamot
• Elemi

Heart

• Milk Accord
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Peru Balsam
• Labdanum Absolute

Base

• Saffron
• Thai Oud
• Amberwood
• Black Vanilla Absolute
• Martinique Rum
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Siam Benzoin
• Indian Cypriol
• Ambroxan

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Fruity · Amber · Woody · Boozy

The ultra-luxury Exceptional Extrait of an Amouage icon. Reflection 45 Man is a creamy, powdery, woody-spicy extrait of exceptional richness: lavender, juniper and cardamom open onto iris, jasmine and neroli, and settle into deep woods and resins. Widely regarded as one of the finest masculine niche fragrances.

The Story

Released in 2021 and created by Lucas Sieuzac, Reflection 45 Man is the extrait version of the iconic Reflection Man, and carries about 45% perfume oil, the highest concentration in the Amouage line, making it richer, smoother and more complex than the original. It was matured for 10 weeks after 6 weeks of maceration and made in Oman (Batch 1).

How It Smells

Opening
Lavender, juniper berry, cardamom, clary sage, benzoin and pink pepper: fresh, spicy, aromatic and immediately upscale.

Heart
A creamy, luxurious blend of iris, jasmine, neroli, angelica, tonka bean and vanilla, giving soft floral richness and texture.

Dry Down
Frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver create deep, woody-resinous warmth. The overall effect is creamy, powdery, woody, spicy, elegant and incredibly luxurious.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Benzoin
• Pink Peppercorn
• Clary Sage
• Lavender
• Cardamom
• Juniper Berry

Heart

• Neroli
• Orris
• Jasmine
• Angelica
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla

Base

• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Myrrh
• Frankincense
• Opoponax

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Floral · Spicy · Powdery

Volcanic soil, smoldering birch and a flicker of raspberry. Terroni by Orto Parisi is earth set on fire. Smoldering woods, volcanic smoke, dark resins, warm spice and sensual sweetness collide in a fragrance that feels raw, powerful and unforgettable. Fearless, magnetic and deeply primal.

The Story

Terroni was released in 2017 by Orto Parisi, the house of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. The house sets it in the soil, with the thought that there is something fulfilling about putting your hands in the earth and that roots shape a person's character. Its cap is tumbled gunmetal inlaid with volcanic stone, meant to evoke the beginning of the Earth, and the scent itself is spicy, smoky, slightly nutty and somewhat mysterious.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, fiery and immediately intense, a striking blend of smoke, warm spices and a subtle fruity sweetness from raspberry. The first impression is volcanic, like burning woods, glowing embers and scorched earth with something seductive hiding underneath.

Heart
Deeper and richer. Birch, amber, benzoin and woods create a molten, smoky heart that feels resinous, earthy and powerful. The raspberry stays in the background, a mysterious sweetness that keeps the smoke from turning dry or harsh. Many wearers describe burning forest, hot stone and smoldering warmth.

Dry Down
Massive, sensual and unforgettable. Guaiac wood, vetiver, cedar, musk, patchouli, tonka and vanilla leave a warm, earthy trail that lasts for hours. It smells dangerous, magnetic and deeply artistic.

Fragrance Notes

• Raspberry
• Birch
• Benzoin
• Amber
• Guaiac Wood
• Cedar
• Vetiver
• Moss
• Patchouli
• Tonka
• Vanilla
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Smoky · Woody · Resinous · Spicy · Earthy

The pulse of the city that never sleeps. New York by Widian blends sparkling citrus, elegant florals, smooth caramel, warm tobacco, creamy vanilla and sensual woods. Bold, refined and irresistibly magnetic: modern luxury with undeniable presence.

The Story

New York belongs to Widian's line of perfumes inspired by the Middle East, built around oud, amber, frankincense and rare flowers, here turned toward a cosmopolitan city and a tobacco twist.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, energetic and captivating. Bergamot, mandarin, lemon, pink pepper, lavender, coriander and juniper feel cosmopolitan and polished: fresh citrus with aromatic spice and a modern edge.

Heart
Rose, jasmine, patchouli, orris, geranium and a touch of caramel balance freshness with soft sweetness, clean yet warm, modern yet elegant.

Dry Down
White musk, tonka bean, tobacco, ambergris, vanilla, vetiver and olibanum create a creamy woody base with subtle sweetness and depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Mandarin
• Lemon
• Pink Pepper
• Lavender
• Coriander
• Juniper

Heart

• Geranium
• Orris
• Rose
• Akigala Wood
• Jasmine
• Patchouli
• Caramel

Base

• Vetiver
• Cypriol
• White Musk
• White Amber
• Vanilla
• Ambergris
• Olibanum
• Tonka Bean
• Tobacco

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Aromatic · Tobacco · Citrus · Gourmand

Crown Jewel brilliance in citrus, white flowers and glowing amber. Royal Sapphire by Thameen London is an extrait de parfum that opens with sparkling bergamot and mandarin, blooms into orange blossom and jasmine, and settles into a deep, luminous amber-woody base. It is the house's own Jewel in the Crown.

The Story

The bright blue sapphires of the Crown Jewels, treasured by the British Royal Family, are the inspiration for this fragrance. Thameen, whose name means "precious," builds each scent around a celebrated gem, and here the delicate pairing of bergamot, mandarin and amber recreates the depth and dazzling brilliance of those stones.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and sparkling, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean, juicy citrus lift.

Heart
Orange blossom and jasmine add a soft, radiant floral glow to the citrus.

Dry Down
Grey amber, amber, patchouli, moss and dry wood form a warm, dense and polished base that gives the fragrance its depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Mandarin

Heart

• Orange Blossom
• Jasmine

Base

• Grey Amber
• Patchouli
• Moss
• Amber
• Dry Wood

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Citrus · Floral · Woody

Power, legacy and timeless masculinity. Il Padrino by Sospiro is a bold, charismatic oriental-woody eau de parfum, dark, elegant and unforgettable. Dark rum, amaretto, blackcurrant and bergamot open onto patchouli, dry amber and sandalwood, finishing on labdanum, vanilla wood and Siam benzoin.

The Story

Sospiro presents Il Padrino as inspired by power, legacy and timeless masculinity, crafted with master perfumer Christian Provenzano. It feels both classic and modern, luxurious, intense and undeniably magnetic: a statement scent for those who lead, not follow.

How It Smells

Opening
Tart, boozy and spicy-sweet: dark rum, amaretto and blackcurrant with a fresh cut of bergamot, while warm richness begins to build underneath.

Heart
Darker and more structured, a creamy, velvety core of patchouli, dry amber and sandalwood that feels smooth rather than overpowering.

Dry Down
A deep, warm base of labdanum, vanilla wood and Siam benzoin, creating a long-lasting, powerful trail that feels luxurious and authoritative.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Dark Rum
• Amaretto
• Blackcurrant
• Bergamot

Heart

• Patchouli Blossoms
• Dry Amber
• Sandalwood

Base

• Labdanum
• Vanilla Wood
• Siam Benzoin

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Boozy · Woody · Oriental