Decision opens like a bolt of clarity - a cool, citrus-tinged rush of Frankincense, Bergamot, Myrrh and Juniper Berries that cuts straight through hesitation. Atlas Cedarwood carries the light forward, before a warm Vanilla base settles into quiet, grounded acceptance. Uncompromising and incandescent, Decision captures the paradox of every meaningful choice: resolute in its direction, yet open to what comes next.
33% oil concentration, 5 weeks ageing: 3 weeks maceration, 2 weeks maturation
Olfactory Pyramid:
Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper
Heart Notes: Frankincense (Olibanum), Myrrh, Juniper Berries
Base Notes: Atlas Cedarwood, Patchouli, Vanilla
Vibe: A bone-dry, highly texturized collision of citrus-mineralic sparkle, cold green piney incense, and a clean, towering cedarwood backbone warmed by a non-gourmand, sophisticated vanilla veil.
What does Amouage Decision smell like? Spiced, resinous and warm. Cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper open it, frankincense, myrrh and juniper berries form an incense-led heart, and vanilla, cedarwood and patchouli give it a smooth, woody base. Composed by Quentin Bisch and launched in 2025.
Is it an incense fragrance? Incense is at its center, but the cardamom and vanilla keep it warm and approachable rather than churchy or smoky.
Should I buy the 100mL blind? At full-bottle prices, wear the perfume as a 1.5mL sample first. Incense and myrrh are best judged on skin.
What are the notes in Amouage Decision? Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper at the top, Frankincense (Olibanum), Myrrh, Juniper Berries in the heart, and Atlas Cedarwood, Patchouli, Vanilla in the base.
More from Amouage: Reflection Man, Outlands and Jubilation 40.