The Final Elevation
*Amouage's Decision & Existence
written MONICA DE LUNA
Jebel Shams, the high mountain of the sun, stands above Oman in stillness and breath. Here, light cuts through juniper crowns and stone holds silence. From this summit, two fragrances arise—Decision and Existence.
Amouage offers them as the final compositions in the Odyssey Collection, a series shaped by time and devotion to sacred terrain. Under the creative direction of Renaud Salmon and through the hands of Quentin Bisch, these perfumes were born from intention and presence. The mountain offered scenery—it became origin. Its altitude, texture, and rhythm entered each formula with care and clarity.
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Decision opens with tension shaped into elegance. Pink pepper sparks first—sharp, clear, with a lift that stirs the senses awake. Bergamot follows, cool and radiant, while cardamom moves through it like a steady current. The opening carries momentum, structured with fine detail. Simply adorable!
The heart unfolds with depth. Incense forms the central pillar. Juniper, resinous and green, curves around it with dry intensity. Myrrh completes the triad with density and warmth. These materials rise in tandem, each one distinct, yet gathered into harmony. They offer an interior space, held open by intention. At the base, patchouli enters the composition with steady depth. Cedarwood adds clarity. Vanilla brings warmth with round edges and a golden tone. The drydown arrives without gesture or flourish, it simply remains. So Decision becomes atmosphere on the skin, surrounding without overtaking.
The fragrance speaks with still force. Each stage holds structure. Its power builds with weightless control, carried by a resinous column and settled through soft wood. Worn close, it pulses. Carried on air, it gathers presence.
Existence moves in a different register. Its beginning is luminous. Lily of the valley rises first, delicate, vivid. Rose enters beside it, open yet serene. These florals radiate quietly, suspended in light.
Incense appears once more, placed with precision. Mystikal blends into the heart, airy and translucent. Labdanum introduces a golden resin, smooth and glowing. These elements hover between substance and shimmer, never forming edges, always in motion.
The base gathers softness. Amber breathes gently across the foundation. White musk lifts it upward. Benzoin holds the finish, smooth and lasting. These accords rest within the skin’s warmth, diffusing slowly across time.
Existence creates a space of calm expansion. It breathes without urgency. The transitions move with ease. Every phase lingers with intention, offering light without projection, depth without density.
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Quentin Bisch
Both fragrances reflect the patience of their creation. Decision contains 33% pure perfume oil. Its formula matured for three weeks in maceration and two in rest. Existence carries 20% concentration, shaped by two weeks of each process. Every phase, from blending to bottle, received time as a central element.
Together, Decision and Existence form a pair based in parallel movement. Each fragrance travels its own line—Decision through earth, fire, but also spice; Existence through bloom, air, and light. Their bond is origin, their shared source the mountain that gave them breath.
Here, the journey continues.
From May 19th, 2025, Decision and Existence will be available in 100ml Eau de Parfum, each presented at €365.
Their form reflects dedication. Their essence carries the trace of elevation.
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