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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.

Smoke, spice and resin at full volume. Outlands by Amouage is an ultra-rich composition of spice, patchouli, incense, amber and woods, created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian and released in 2024 as part of The Essences collection. Bold, complex and magnetic, it is a luxurious powerhouse.

The Story

Outlands joins Amouage's The Essences collection as an Essence de Parfum, composed at roughly 30% perfume oils and given a special ageing process for added depth. It reads as a modern take on classic amber and spice, resinous and smoky in character.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot, lemon, cardamom, Sichuan pepper, elemi and frankincense: fresh, spicy and immediately energetic.

Heart
Darker and more textured, with patchouli, saffron, cumin, coriander, rose, orange blossom, wormwood and anise adding warmth and complexity.

Dry Down
Amber, vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, oud, birch, ambergris, musk and opoponax form a smoky, resinous base of great depth. The overall effect is spicy, resinous, woody, ambery and highly addictive.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sichuan Pepper
• Elemi
• Frankincense

Heart

• Patchouli
• Rose
• Orange Blossom
• Cumin
• Geranium
• Davana
• Saffron
• Anise
• Coriander
• Wormwood

Base

• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Amber
• Ambergris
• Frankincense
• Opoponax
• Vanilla
• Birch
• Musks
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Amber · Woody · Resinous

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

Clean luxury, cut with rosemary and orris. Reflection Man by Amouage is one of the best-loved masculine fragrances in niche perfumery. Released in 2007 and created by perfumer Lucas Sieuzac, it blends fresh herbs and spice, a creamy floral heart, and polished woods with soft musk. Often called "the king of clean luxury", it is elegant and endlessly wearable.

The Story

Reflection Man comes from Amouage, the house founded in Oman in 1983 that marries traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with Western perfumery technique. Its original press material described it as a sophisticated, fresh and spicy fragrance conjuring high summer by the sea, with spicy freshness balanced by warm, rounded woods and resins; the bottle takes its form from the Khanjar, Oman's traditional dagger.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright rosemary, red pepper berries and bitter orange leaves (petitgrain) are fresh, aromatic and crisp.

Heart
A creamy floral heart of neroli, orris, jasmine and ylang-ylang gives a smooth barbershop-meets-luxury effect.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver create polished woody depth with soft musk, clean, creamy and elegant.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Rosemary
• Red Pepper Berries
• Bitter Orange Leaves

Heart

• Neroli
• Orris
• Jasmine
• Ylang-Ylang

Base

• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fresh · Woody · Spicy · Musky

Sunlit Australian coastline, salt on the breeze. Pacific Rock Flower by Goldfield & Banks is a fresh, captivating floral-aquatic-woody perfume in which native white florals meet sea air, softened by creamy woods and the warmth of golden sand. Serene and free-spirited.

The Story

An olfactory interpretation of the white coastal tea tree flower, which thrives along Australia's eastern shores, from Sydney to Tasmania, flourishing in salt spray and sunshine. It evokes barefoot walks on coastal headlands, waves crashing below and wildflowers swaying above. Created under creative director Dimitri Weber with perfumer Emilie Bouge, it is a seasonal favourite from Goldfield & Banks.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and uplifting: the clarity and freshness of wild coastal tea tree essential oil with a sea salt accord.

Heart
Luminous tuberose, coral flower and creamy cocowax.

Dry Down
A base of patchouli from Indonesia and Australian sandalwood adds warmth and depth.

Fragrance Notes

• Australian Coastal Tea Tree
• Coral Flower
• Cocowax
• Tuberose
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Australian Sandalwood
• Sea Salt Accord

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Aquatic · Woody · Fresh

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

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

The beauty of shadows and quiet seduction. In The Dark by Floraïku Paris is a mysterious, sensual oriental: a fresh, sparkling citrus-and-mint opening gives way to an opulent Turkish rose heart and a resinous base of incense, olibanum, patchouli and cedar. Smooth, elegant and captivating.

The Story

Floraïku Paris explores shadow and quiet seduction here. The house pairs rich oud and dark woods with velvety florals, while warm spices and soft resins add depth and intrigue, wrapping the skin in a luxurious trail that feels bold yet refined.

How It Smells

Opening
Deep and slightly spicy, with a smoky, woody richness that feels intimate and intriguing, lifted by bergamot, lemon, sweet orange and a cool touch of peppermint.

Heart
Floral nuances soften the darkness with Turkish rose and clove leaf, adding elegance and texture rather than sweetness.

Dry Down
Oud, amber, musk and creamy woods create a smooth, lingering warmth over olibanum and incense. The overall effect is dark polished woods, soft petals, warm skin and candlelit mystery.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sweet Orange
• Peppermint

Heart

• Turkish Rose Absolute
• Turkish Rose Essence
• Clove Leaf

Base

• Patchouli
• Olibanum
• Texas Cedarwood
• Incense

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Resinous · Incense · Oriental

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

Rose, deepened into something bold and unforgettable. Radical Rose Extrait by Matiere Premiere is an opulent fragrance where lush French rose meets glowing saffron, warm pepper, dark patchouli, rich labdanum and mineral immortelle. Deeper and more intense than the original Eau de Parfum, it is a statement of modern luxury.

How It Smells

Opening
A striking overdose of fresh rose absolute, dense, vivid and natural, with saffron and pepper adding immediate warmth and spice.

Heart
Immortelle introduces a salty-mineral nuance that darkens the floral core.

Dry Down
Patchouli and labdanum create deep woody-amber richness.

Fragrance Notes

• Rose Centifolia Absolute
• Saffron
• Pepper Berries
• Immortelle Absolute
• Patchouli
• Labdanum

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Spicy · Dark · Seductive

Regal, resinous and richly opulent. Jubilation 40 by Amouage is the Exceptional Extrait reinterpretation of the legendary Jubilation XXV Man, released in 2023 for the house's 40th anniversary and created again by Bertrand Duchaufour. At 40% perfume oils, it is richer, smoother and more regal than the original.

How It Smells

Opening
A burst of blackberry, blackcurrant, davana, orange and rosemary, fruity, aromatic and immediately opulent.

Heart
Classic frankincense, bay leaf, cinnamon and clove, with floral touches, add spicy resinous grandeur.

Dry Down
Oud, patchouli, myrrh, opoponax, moss, ambergris and woods form a rich, smoky-amber base.

Fragrance Notes

• Blackberry
• Blackcurrant
• Davana
• Orange
• Rosemary
• Frankincense
• Honey
• Orchid
• Rose
• Bay Leaf
• Guaiac Wood
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Myrrh
• Opoponax
• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Moss
• Ambergris
• Musk
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Spicy · Woody · Fruity · Resinous

Patchouli reclaimed: rebellious, refined and unapologetically elegant. Misfit by Arquiste centers on patchouli in its most elegant form. Inspired by outsiders and rule-breakers, it blends earthy richness with smooth woods, warm resins and sensual spices. Developed with perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, it transforms a classic note into something contemporary and unforgettable.

The Story

The concept follows things that go in and out of fashion. Patchouli was once prized, carried on Kashmiri shawls, then fell out of favor with the bourgeoisie, and Misfit reclaims it. Arquiste sets the scene in a September 1877 bedroom in Marseille, among bohemians and courtesans, with French lavender, musky ambers and exotic balsams. Developed with Rodrigo Flores-Roux.

How It Smells

Opening
Calabrian bergamot, carrot seed, angelica root and French lavender open with an aromatic freshness.

Heart
Bulgarian rose, ambrette seed, Akigalawood and styrax add floral and woody warmth and a resinous edge.

Dry Down
Patchouli, a proprietary combination of two fractioned essences, is deep, smooth and slightly chocolatey, with cistus, tonka bean and tolu balsam adding creamy, sweet and resinous depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Calabrian Bergamot
• Carrot Seed
• Angelica Root
• French Lavender

Heart

• Bulgarian Rose
• Ambrette Seed Absolute
• Akigalawood
• Styrax

Base

• Patchouli
• Spanish Cistus
• Venezuelan Tonka Bean
• Tolu Balsam

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Floral · Amber · Patchouli

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

The timeless beauty of a rose in bloom. Just a Rose by Floraïku Paris is a luminous, modern rose: sparkling bergamot opens onto a velvety rose heart, warmed by patchouli, tonka bean and smooth guaiac wood. Refined, airy and effortlessly luxurious, with a clean niche signature.

The Story

Floraïku Paris presents Just a Rose as a celebration of the rose at its freshest, a chic rose fragrance for lovers of clean, polished florals rather than heavy, powdery ones.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and crisp, with juicy bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin giving the rose a fresh, uplifting sparkle.

Heart
Soft, dewy, natural rose: Turkish rose absolute and rose essence alongside maté, elegant rather than overly sweet.

Dry Down
Guaiac wood adds a subtle creamy smokiness and smooth depth, with patchouli and tonka bean. The overall effect is fresh-cut roses, citrus light and polished woods: romantic, clean and sophisticated.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit
• Bergamot
• Mandarin

Heart

• Maté Absolute
• Rose Essence
• Turkish Rose Absolute

Base

• Patchouli
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Guaiac Wood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Rose · Woody · Citrus