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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.

A sun-soaked shore after a long voyage. Anelo by Pernoire is an elegant, captivating fragrance built around contrast: freshness and warmth, softness and intensity, refinement and sensuality. Pineapple, pomelo and mango give a bright, tropical-chypre opening before dry amber, vetiver and patchouli bring a richer, more enveloping character. Composed by perfumer Andreas Wilhelm for the Swiss niche house Pernoire.

The Story

Pernoire is an independent Swiss house founded in 2020 in Basel by childhood friends Robin Dünner and Nico Mannino, who conceive each fragrance as an “olfactory personality”. Anelo, part of the Odus collection and the house's best-selling scent, carries the spirit of adventure: it is inspired by sailors with a drive to explore the world, and aims to evoke stepping off a boat onto a sunny shore. The name nods to the pineapple-and-pomelo pairing at its core. Modern yet timeless, it carries the distinctive artistic identity of Pernoire with a polished, confident, effortlessly luxurious feel.

How It Smells

Opening
Freshly sliced pineapple, pomelo and mandarin: bright, juicy and uplifting, with a sophisticated brightness.

Heart
Mango, ginger and magnolia add tropical sweetness, warm spice and airy florals.

Dry Down
Dry amber, vetiver and patchouli form an earthy, woody foundation, smooth, warm and sensual, balancing the brighter nuances with a deeper, elegant dry down.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Freshly Sliced Pineapple
• Pomelo
• Mandarin

Heart

• Mango
• Ginger
• Magnolia

Base

• Dry Amber
• Vetiver
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Fruity Citrus · Tropical Chypre · Amber · Fresh

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

Gris Charnel Extrait by BDK Parfums is a richer, deeper, and more sensual interpretation of the beloved original. Concentrated at 30%, this extrait intensifies the signature fig, black tea, and cardamom opening while introducing darker woods, smoky vanilla, and patchouli for added depth. Creamy sandalwood and tonka bean remain at the heart of its addictive identity, creating a fragrance that feels luxurious, magnetic, and unmistakably refined.

How it smells
It smells like warm chai tea and creamy woods dressed in evening elegance. The opening gives spicy cardamom, soft fig sweetness, and aromatic black tea. As it develops, iris adds a velvety texture while cistus creates a resinous warmth. In the drydown, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, cedar, and patchouli become smooth, rich, and seductive. Compared to the original, it is darker, denser, and more powerful with a more sensual trail.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top Notes: Cardamom, Black Tea, Fig
Heart Notes: Moroccan Iris, Cistus, Madagascan Bourbon Vetiver
Base Notes: Indonesian Patchouli, Madagascan Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean 

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

Silver Ceremony is conceived in resonance with the precious radiance of sequins. At the top, bergamot, green mandarin, and lemon illuminate the fragrance as light strikes metal, sparkling with a crystalline, vibrant, almost icy freshness, heightened by the spicy brilliance of ginger and pink pepper. In the base, woody notes unfold, dominated by cedar, set with patchouli and oud, and faceted with the amber nuances of labdanum. A textured creation, rich in energy and vibration, where freshness accentuates depth and warmth anchors luminosity. Constructed like an architectural masterpiece in which movement and stillness coexist, it is at once solid and fluid. Like a luminous, shimmering, ethereal garment, Silver
Ceremony reveals itself as a fragrance with an electric, magnetic, incisive, and radiant signature.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Green mandarin, Lemon, Ginger, Pink pepper, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum, Citrus OUD, Cypriol

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

Strength refined into scent: bright citrus, aromatic spice and warm, ambered woods. Gladiator is an Extrait de Parfum from Sora Dora, the French house founded by Antoine Sora Dora. Bright freshness, aromatic spice, rich woods and warm amber make a fragrance that is bold yet sophisticated, powerful, elegant and built for those who lead with confidence. It was created by perfumers Amélie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel and Camille Chemardin.

The Story

Sora Dora traces its roots to Antoine Sora Dora, who left Portugal for Provence in 1920 and worked as head gardener at a jasmine farm near Grasse, where he began experimenting with perfume. Gladiator is presented as a conquering seduction, a fragrance whose name is itself a challenge, and here appears at full Extrait de Parfum strength.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold, energetic and commanding: a sharp burst of freshness, grapefruit, pineapple, bergamot and lemon, layered over aromatic herbs and peppery accents that create presence at once.

Heart
Green apple, geranium, peppermint and white blossoms give the heart a refined contrast with the crisp opening, while deeper woods and resinous notes begin to rise, bringing structure and a sophisticated rather than aggressive character. Smooth leather-like nuances and warm amber tones add richness.

Dry Down
Ambered woods, patchouli, vetiver and Virginia cedar, with coumarin and a warm musky glow, linger on the skin, assertive, polished and charismatic.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pineapple
• Grapefruit
• Italian Bergamot
• Bitter Orange
• Italian Lemon

Heart

• Green Apple
• Geranium
• Peppermint
• White Blossoms

Base

• Vetiver
• Coumarin
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Virginia Cedar
• Woody Notes

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Fresh · Woody · Fougère · Aquatic

Mezzo is one of Sospiro's newest releases, launched in 2025 and created by perfumers Christian Provenzano and Salah Al Zarooni. It belongs to the woody aromatic family and is designed as a versatile, elegant unisex fragrance. 

How It Smells

Mezzo opens with a bright burst of citrus, aromatic lavender, and juniper. The heart introduces a crisp green apple accord with earthy vetiver and spicy ginger, giving it a fresh, sophisticated character. As it dries down, the fragrance becomes smoother and more refined, with moss, musk, patchouli, and tonka creating a clean woody trail.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Juniper, Lavender
• Middle Notes: Apple, Vetiver, Ginger, Magnolia
• Base Notes: Tonka, Moss, Musk, Patchouli

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

Lavender, spice and leather from the cradle of perfume. Egypt by Eight & Bob is a sophisticated tribute to the mystique and grandeur of an ancient civilization: aromatic freshness, warm spice and sensual woods in an elegant unisex composition. Lavender, lemon and moss open it, cardamom and nutmeg warm the heart, and leather, patchouli and sandalwood close it.

The Story

Egypt comes from the private collection of Albert Fouquet, the perfume enthusiast behind Eight & Bob, and was inspired by his travels in Egypt, by the plants and flowers of an Egyptian friend's garden and by the essences used for thousands of years in the birthplace of perfume. The house itself dates to 1937, when a young American student asked Fouquet for samples, including "one for Bob."

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and aromatic: lavender and lemon with a mossy edge give a refined brightness.

Heart
Cardamom and nutmeg deepen it into elegant spice and mossy woods.

Dry Down
Smooth leather, patchouli and creamy sandalwood create a rich, sensual warmth without heaviness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lavender
• Lemon
• Moss

Heart

• Cardamom
• Nutmeg

Base

• Leather
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Spicy · Leather

Sparkling courage in a bottle. Kajal III is a bright, energetic and sophisticated citrus-aromatic fragrance. Grapefruit, lemon zest and sparkling lemon soda open it with a crisp, refreshing lift, before ginger, neroli, rosemary and lavender bring aromatic, spicy freshness over a warm base of amber, ambroxan, patchouli and musk.

The Story

Kajal III was created around the idea of courage, determination and resilience. The house presents the number three as the wholeness of a completed cycle, past, present and future, honouring determination and fortitude. It was launched in 2023 as part of the Kajal Paris line, which blends Eastern and Western traditions through perfumery and geometric design.

How It Smells

Opening
Icy grapefruit and fizzy lemon soda with a spicy kick of fresh ginger. It starts extremely fresh, sparkling and citrusy.

Heart
The fragrance becomes smoother and more aromatic as lavender, rosemary and neroli emerge, with ginger adding spicy freshness.

Dry Down
Amber, ambroxan, patchouli and musk create a warm, smooth and sensual foundation with impressive presence: clean, musky and ambery with a modern woody warmth.

If you like fragrances such as Sospiro Vibrato or Bvlgari Tygar, Kajal III sits in a similar fresh grapefruit, ginger and ambroxan direction, although it has its own more aromatic and spicy character.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit
• Lemon Zest
• Lemon Soda

Heart

• Ginger
• Neroli
• Rosemary
• Lavender

Base

• Amber
• Ambroxan
• Patchouli
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Fresh · Ambroxan · Amber

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

A postcard from the Swiss Alps. Yuma by Pernoire is a fresh, aromatic extrait: saturated yuzu and cool mint over a heart of ginger, with a dry woody-amber base. It feels vibrant at first and increasingly smooth, deep and seductive as it develops. Composed by perfumer Andreas Wilhelm.

The Story

Pernoire is a Swiss niche house founded in 2020 in Basel by Robin Dünner and Nico Mannino. Yuma is its fragrant postcard from the Alps, meant to evoke a mountaintop with clean air and a clear mind. There is an effortless sophistication to it: bold without feeling heavy, balancing an adventurous spirit with the refined craftsmanship associated with Pernoire, for those drawn to unconventional scents with impressive presence.

How It Smells

Opening
Swiss mint and peppermint meet yuzu and bergamot: crisp, cool and sparkling.

Heart
Alpine breeze and edelweiss bring a clean, airy freshness, with warm ginger and soft, smooth cashmeran.

Dry Down
Dry amber, vetiver, musk and patchouli settle into a warm, woody base that leaves an elegant, lingering trail.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Swiss Mint
• Peppermint
• Yuzu
• Bergamot

Heart

• Alpine Breeze
• Edelweiss
• Ginger
• Cashmeran

Base

• Dry Amber
• Vetiver
• Musk
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic Citrus · Fresh · Mint · Woody Amber