Decadent Dream
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously divisive scent. For some, it's a creamy, nutty dream; for others, it's an absolute scrubber that reeks of sweat and bad decisions. Not a safe blind buy, so test it, let it macerate, and then decide.
A truly gorgeous, apricot-tinged osmanthus with a sophisticated resinous base that many reviewers adore, though some find it a bit too linear for the price point. Definitely a 'love at first sniff' for most, despite some nitpicking about its evolution.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 22% | 27% |
| Fruity | 11% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 31% | 36% |
| Warm | 16% | 16% |
| Woody | 13% | 16% |
| Earthy | 10% | 6% |
| Animalic | 11% | 6% |
| Fresh | 7% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent, amber-woody character and strong projection make it too much for most office environments, but perfect for dates and evening events. The creamy, nutty sweetness also lends itself well to cooler weather casual wear, though some reviewers find it too intense for daily wear.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Its rich, resinous warmth leans into a more intimate or formal setting rather than a casual or office environment. The sensuous Amber and Floral notes make it particularly suitable for dates and elegant occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Fruity accords and Vanilla, Osmanthus notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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