Amouage | Jubilation 40 Man | Extrait de Parfum
Jubilation 40 Man is an extraordinary, ultra-luxurious fragrance released by the high-prestige Omani house of Amouage to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Composed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the legendary nose behind the original 2008 Jubilation XXV, this exceptional anniversary edition reinterprets the brand's DNA at a staggering 40% fragrance oil concentration.
Rather than simply turning up the volume with modern aroma-chemicals, Duchaufour subjected the extract to a meticulous 10-week aging process (comprising 3 weeks of maceration and 7 weeks of maturation). This patience gives the juice a vintage-like smoothness, smoothing out any sharp edges to reveal a deeply complex, majestic narrative. It opens with an opulent, mouthwatering canopy of rich, boozy blackberry, blackcurrant, and a bright, sophisticated splash of davana and rosemary. It transitions smoothly into a highly textured, regal heart where dense honey, sweet cinnamon, and clove are balanced by clean frankincense, celery seed, and a delicate floral touch of rose. The composition then anchors itself on an exceptionally smooth, deeply magnetic baseline of precious woods, labdanum, earthy patchouli, myrrh, and a warm, skin-like ambergris, capturing the essence of old-world luxury.
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Rosemary, Labdanum, Orange, Davana
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Heart Notes: Scotch Broom (Genesta), Frankincense (Incense), Cinnamon, Clove, Bay Leaf, Rose, Celery Seed
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Base Notes: Patchouli, Cistus, Opoponax, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Oud, Musk, Moss, Ambergris
Vibe: An incredibly dense, velvety velvet cloak of dark, boozy blackberries, dry desert incense, and rich, golden honey, resting on an exceptionally smooth, regal baseline of sacred resins and ancient woods.
Common Questions
What are the notes in Amouage Jubilation 40? Blackberry, labdanum, blackcurrant, rosemary, orange and davana at the top, frankincense, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, broom, celery seed and rose in the heart, and oud, opoponax, patchouli, myrrh, guaiac wood, moss, musk, cedar, ambergris and cistus in the base. Composed by Bertrand Duchaufour.
How is it related to Jubilation XXV? Jubilation 40 was created for Amouage's 40th anniversary as a reinterpretation of Jubilation XXV Man.
Should I buy the 100mL blind? At full-bottle prices, try the 1.5mL sample first.
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