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Which Should You Buy?
A modern fresh-spicy citrus with lime and ginger up top, white pepper at the heart, and a dry patchouli-cedar-cashmere-wood base. Office-safe and quietly distinctive, for the wearer who wants understated daily peppery character.
Amouage's Decision is a divisive beast: some hail it as a masterpiece of modern perfumery, a perfectly balanced incense and vanilla dream. Others find it linear, synthetic, and frankly, a bit of a scrubber. Try before you buy, because this one definitely isn't for everyone.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 12% |
| Floral | 0% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 6% |
| Sweet | 10% | 18% |
| Warm | 37% | 28% |
| Woody | 27% | 23% |
| Earthy | 20% | 18% |
| Animalic | 4% | 1% |
| Fresh | 14% | 15% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Lime, ginger, white pepper and a dry patchouli-cedar-cashmere wood base read as bright spring-summer fresh-spicy. The brand explicitly recommends the spring-summer period; too dry and modest for winter.
Occasions
Subtle peppery profile and dry-woody base make it office-safe and casual-strong, sport-tolerant. Lacks the gravitas for formal occasions or the warmth for date-evening settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Decision is best suited for situations where it can make a statement without overwhelming. It's too potent for most offices but perfect for dates and evening events; some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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