190 community ratings

Decision 42

Name: Decision 42
Brand: Amouage

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2026MenModern

8.6/ 10

Community score
190 ratings

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Amouage Decision 42 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a resinous, smoky edge, suited to fall and winter evenings.

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How does it perform?

From 181 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.3 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.8 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

9.1 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cinnamon Pink pepper Cardamom Neroli Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Myrrh Juniper berry Frankincense

Pine tar

Sandalwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Cedarwood Labdanum Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Decision 42 smell like?

It opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and cardamom forming a warm spice layer, lightened a little by neroli and bergamot. The heart brings myrrh, frankincense and pine tar for a resinous, smoky feel, while juniper berry and sandalwood keep it woody. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla settles into a creamy sweetness.

Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays may be enough. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Amouage Decision and Rayhaan Vantage have a close profile.