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Clarity, confidence and momentum. Decision by Amouage is a bright, woody-citrus fragrance that opens peppery and sparkling with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, cools into frankincense, juniper and myrrh, and settles on patchouli, cedarwood and warm vanilla. Fresh, woody and aromatic.

The Story

Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch under creative direction by Renaud Salmon, Decision belongs to Amouage's Odyssey collection (2025) and takes inspiration from Jebel Shams, the high Omani mountain. It captures the balance in a major decision between holding a clear goal and staying open to other possibilities. The Eau de Parfum is presented at a 33% oil concentration, aged five weeks, three of maceration and two of maturation.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and peppery: bergamot and pink pepper add a citrus-mineral sparkle, with cardamom.

Heart
Frankincense, juniper and myrrh bring a cool, resinous woodiness.

Dry Down
Polished Atlas cedarwood adds a smooth, glossy sheen as the fragrance settles into warm vanilla and patchouli.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot
• Cardamom

Heart

• Frankincense
• Juniper
• Myrrh

Base

• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Citrus · Aromatic · Resinous · Spicy

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 

Old-world French polish, effortlessly worn. The Original is the iconic fragrance that launched the legend of Eight & Bob: a timeless scent of effortless sophistication and refined masculinity, blending citrus freshness, spice and smooth woods into a classic signature. Polished, versatile and undeniably upscale, it is luxury in its most understated form.

The Story

The Original is inspired by the private composition of Albert Fouquet, a perfume enthusiast of elite French society in the early twentieth century who blended scents for his own use. In 1937, on the Riviera, an American student, the young John F. Kennedy, admired his scent and asked for a sample; he later wrote back for eight more, plus one for "Bob", and the bottles became known as Eight & Bob.

How It Smells

Opening
Crisp citrus freshness and aromatic herbs, with cardamom and pink pepper, give an immediately polished feeling.

Heart
Soft spice, violet leaves, labdanum and dried wood emerge, warm and refined without becoming heavy.

Dry Down
Smooth sandalwood, vetiver and amber settle into a warm, composed masculinity. Think of a freshly pressed white shirt, luxury leather seats, a tailored jacket and old-money confidence.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Lemon
• Pink Pepper

Heart

• Dried Wood
• Labdanum
• Violet Leaves

Base

• Amber
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Spicy · Woody · Citrus

Trajan by Electimuss London is radiant power in fragrance form. Sparkling citrus, aromatic herbs, warm saffron, and elegant woods create a scent that feels fresh yet commanding. Sophisticated, versatile, and unmistakably luxurious, Trajan is made for those who lead with confidence.

How It Smells

Trajan opens with an energetic burst of sparkling citrus—blood orange, mandarin, lemon, and bergamot creating an immediate bright, luxurious freshness. It feels vibrant and uplifting, but smoother and richer than a standard citrus fragrance. Official notes list these citrus notes in the opening.

As it develops, aromatic lavender and sage appear, while saffron adds a warm, refined spice. This stage gives Trajan sophistication and depth, balancing the bright opening with something elegant and quietly powerful. It feels polished, confident, and very wearable.

The dry down is where Trajan becomes addictive—ambergris, cedarwood, and oakmoss create a clean yet sensual woody-amber base. It smells fresh, expensive, and commanding, with excellent longevity and a signature-scent feel.

Fragrance Notes: 

Mandarin, lemon, bergamot, blood orange, lavender, sage, saffron, cedarwood, oak moss, ambergris.

Rainforest meets coastline in a burst of finger lime. Bohemian Lime by Goldfield & Banks is a vibrant, luxurious unisex Eau de Parfum that opens with an energising burst of citrus and coriander, then reveals aromatic greens, earthy vetiver, cedarwood and creamy Australian sandalwood. Bright yet refined, it captures freedom, freshness and effortless sophistication.

The Story

Bohemian Lime is a tribute to the carefree spirit of Byron Bay, where lush rainforest meets sparkling coastline under endless sunshine. It is built around rare Australian Finger Lime (known as Gulalung), a tropical, free-spirited citrus, grounded by vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood for depth.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, clean and juicy: an ultra-realistic lime zest freshness, sparkling and green, lifted by coriander.

Heart
Aromatic greens soften into airy woods and smooth, earthy vetiver.

Dry Down
Cedarwood and sandalwood add a creamy warmth that keeps it polished and luxurious.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Australian Finger Lime
• Coriander

Heart

• Aromatic Greens
• Vetiver (Haiti)

Base

• Cedarwood (Atlas, Morocco)
• Sandalwood (Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Woody · Green

A sting of bergamot that melts into skin. Bergamask by Orto Parisi is brightness colliding with instinct. Explosive bergamot and raw, sensual musk create a fragrance that feels fresh, provocative and impossible to forget. Bold, magnetic and unapologetically alive.

The Story

Bergamask was released in 2014 by Orto Parisi, the house of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. The house calls it a perfume extract that reveals itself very slowly, not within hours, a sting that cuts through everything. The play is on bergamot and mask: Calabrian bergamot's freshness set against the intensity of musk, the pull between attraction and repulsion.

How It Smells

Opening
An explosive burst of bright bergamot, sharp, sparkling and almost blindingly fresh, like freshly cut citrus peel sprayed into the air. Loud, electric and unforgettable, with something deeper already waiting beneath.

Heart
The fragrance transforms dramatically. Clean citrus melts into warm, skin-like musk, a sensual contrast between freshness and raw intimacy. The bergamot keeps glowing in the background while the musks become richer, dirtier and more animalic depending on skin chemistry.

Dry Down
Huge, sensual and long-lasting: radiant citrus traces fused to warm skin musk for hours. It smells primal, sexy, clean, dirty and luxurious all at once.

Fragrance Notes

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Lavender
• Lily of the Valley
• Orange Blossom
• Cedar
• Musk
• Tonka

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Fresh · Musky

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

A warm nest of homespun scent, sweet with hay, chamomile and resin. Zoologist Harvest Mouse conjures a countryside bathed in sweet sunlight and home-baked goodness. Stalks of wheat sway among chamomile, davana and hay, while rich beer extract is sobered by resins and woods. It was composed by perfumer Luca Maffei and released in 2023.

The Story

Autumn winds skip across golden wheat fields. As the tall grasses billow, the rattle of husks beats a soft prairie lullaby, signalling to the weary sun to rest. In the fading light, tiny harvest mice venture forth, scrambling to gather seeds and fruits, until the coo of the owl breaks the night and they dash, trembling, back to their nests. Zoologist captures that cosy, golden hour in a fragrance made for curling up in.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot and a little clove meet soft Roman chamomile and orange blossom.

Heart
Davana and hay absolute give a sun-warmed field note, with rose, benzoin, opoponax and a boozy beer extract adding a sweet, gourmand warmth.

Dry Down
Fir balsam, oakmoss, cedarwood, sandalwood, Peru balsam and vanilla form a resinous, woody and softly sweet nest.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Cloves
• Roman Chamomile
• Orange Blossom

Heart

• Davana
• Hay Absolute
• Benzoin
• Opoponax
• Rose Absolute
• Beer Extract CO₂

Base

• Fir Balsam
• Oak Moss
• Cedarwood
• Sandalwood
• Peru Balsam
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Boozy · Woody · Gourmand · Resinous

The Italian gentleman, fresh from the barber's chair. Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo is a refined interpretation of the classic Italian gentleman: clean, elegant and effortlessly sophisticated. Fresh citrus, aromatic lavender and powdery florals feel timeless yet modern.

The Story

Inspired by traditional Italian barbershops, the fragrance traces back to 1888 and the historic C. Casamorati perfume factory of Bologna, which the Xerjoff Casamorati line honours. It is the essence of classic refinement, fresh, smooth and impeccably elegant.

Read the full story of Casamorati 1888: from a Bologna perfume factory loved by Queen Margherita of Savoy to Xerjoff's 2009 revival.

How It Smells

Opening
Very fresh and clean, with sparkling citrus and lavender giving a crisp, just-showered feeling.

Heart
Soft, powdery and slightly floral: iris, rose and violet create a smooth, almost silky texture that feels refined and airy.

Dry Down
Clean, musky and lightly woody, with a subtle warmth from amber and cedar that keeps it balanced. The impression is of a luxury barbershop of fresh citrus, soft florals and clean musk.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Lavender

Heart

• Iris
• Rose
• Violet

Base

• Amber
• Cedarwood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Fougere · Powdery · Musky

Ginger, citrus and white tea, spiced tea after a long journey. I Am Coming Home by Floraïku Paris is a serene, refined fragrance that captures the comforting feeling of returning to a place of peace and familiarity. Bright ginger and sparkling citrus open with fresh energy, while delicate white tea adds a clean, airy elegance. Soft cardamom and smooth woods settle into the skin: calm, warm and effortlessly luxurious.

The Story

Floraïku is a French perfume house inspired by Asian culture, and each of its fragrances is named after a haiku. The poem behind this one is a travel image: a treasure boat on a long, smooth voyage, lights that feel like close friends and a calm coast as a reassuring destination, an arrival as quiet and sweet as the scent. The house calls it a tea composition in which the tea adds a cool note to a spicy scent.

How It Smells

Opening
A crisp burst of fresh ginger and citrus, bergamot and pink pepper, uplifting and slightly zesty.

Heart
The white tea and jasmine tea accord emerge, clean, soft and tranquil, like warm steam rising from a delicate cup of tea. Cardamom adds subtle spice and creamy warmth.

Dry Down
Cedarwood, guaiac wood and musk create a smooth, skin-like finish with amber. The overall effect is clean, elegant, calming and quietly addictive, like sipping spiced tea in a luxury hotel after a long journey.

Fragrance Notes

• Ginger
• Cardamom
• Bergamot
• Citrus
• Pink Pepper
• White Tea
• Jasmine Tea Accord
• Cedarwood
• Guaiacwood
• Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Fresh · Spicy · Tea · Woody · Musky

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

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

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.

Creativity expressed through luxury: crisp fruit, velvety iris and polished woods. Sketchbook P33 by Xerjoff pairs sparkling citrus and crisp apple with iris, cinnamon and cypress, then dries down to cedarwood, amber and musk. Modern, elegant and effortlessly charming.

The Story

P33 belongs to Xerjoff's Sketchbook collection, which draws on designs by the house's founder Sergio Momo and is presented in a handcrafted Tuscan flacon. It translates the idea of artistry and creative sketching into scent, with a refined, cleanly modern character.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, smooth and immediately sophisticated, a sparkle of bergamot, grapefruit and apple with fresh green ivy-leaf nuances. Crisp, modern and impeccably clean.

Heart
The fragrance grows richer and more textured as cinnamon, iris and cypress emerge. Iris lends a creamy, powdery softness, cinnamon a gentle spice, and cypress keeps the whole crisp and balanced.

Dry Down
Warm and sensual, with cedarwood, amber, musk and tobacco flower settling into a smooth woody-musky base with a subtle sweetness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Grapefruit
• Apple
• Ivy Leaves

Heart

• Iris
• Cinnamon
• Cypress

Base

• Cedarwood
• Musk
• Amber
• Tobacco Flower

Fragrance Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Aromatic · Woody · Spicy

Sunlight through ancient trees, bottled as a quiet ritual. Forest of the Golden Dream by Parfums Quartana is a radiant, meditative composition of warm resins, gentle woods and airy green facets, composed by perfumer Céline Barel. Ethereal yet comforting, it blurs the line between nature and dream, wrapping the skin in a soft, glowing aura that feels intimate, serene and deeply personal.

The Story

Launched in 2023 as the first fragrance of the Les Potions d'Entéléchie collection, it draws on founder Joseph Quartana's personal healing experiences and on the Aristotelian idea of entelechy, the full realization of one's potential. It is conceived as a modern take on ancient aromatherapy built from essential oils, and began as an experiment to see whether the common pine could be elevated to something divine.

How It Smells

Opening
Soft, airy and slightly green, like fresh leaves touched by morning light, with a delicate, almost weightless brightness of cardamom, pink pepper, coriander, laurel leaf and Italian lemon.

Heart
A warm, golden heart emerges: mimosa, olibanum and violet leaf with pine and fir balsam, eucalyptus and coolwood. Subtle resins and a faint sweetness create a smooth, glowing effect that feels calming and centered.

Dry Down
Clean woods and skin-like warmth: cypress, sandalwood, patchouli and moss, soft and intimate, lingering close without ever overpowering.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Guatemalan Cardamom Oil
• Pink Pepper Oil CO2
• Coriander Seed Oil
• Laurel Leaf Oil
• Sfumatrice Italian Lemon Oil
• Pamplezest

Heart

• French Mimosa Absolute
• Olibanum Oil
• Violet Leaf Absolute
• Siberian Pine Needle Oil
• Canadian Fir Balsam Needle Oil
• Fir Balsam Resin Absolute
• Eucalyptus
• Coolwood

Base

• Cypress Ultimate Absolute
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli Oil
• Moss

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Green · Resinous · Aromatic · Fresh Spicy

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