Decision Amouage for women and men

Starting with an olfactory bolt of lightning, Decision banishes the darkness of uncertainty – an effect achieved through a combination of the cool woodiness and citrus-mineralic sparkle of Frankincense, Bergamot, Myrrh and Juniper Berries. After this striking opening, the light spreads further, aided by the gleaming sheen of Atlas Cedarwood. Finally, a warm Vanilla in the base conveys the profoundly liberating effect of acceptance. Uncompromising, distinctive and incandescent, Decision captures the paradox that lies at the core of all of life’s most powerful decisions: it is focused on its goal while remaining open to countless possibilities.

Amouage introduces a new luxurious pair, Epic, by the House’s creative director Christopher Chong. This fragrant duo is inspired by the Puccini’s Turandot, and tried to embody the legend of the ancient Silk Road from China to Arabia. The female fragrance, Epic Woman, represents an endeavor run by strength and ambition, while the Epic Man is a compass on the Silk Road. Richness of these fragrances evokes the goods that were objects of trade in Asia (gold, pearls, tea, silk, jade, spices and incense), mixed with the dramatic signature of the House. The male fragrance Epic Man is an oriental woody one, offering you pink pepper, cardamom, saffron and nutmeg at the top. The heart pulses with essences of geranium and myrrh, while the base consists of precious Aoud, patchouli, leather and incense. The perfumes are available as 50 and 100 ml EDP. Their bottles were designed to look like they’re made out of royal jade of the Orient, with some golden details to point out the richness of Arabia. The outer packages shines with sheer nude shades of pearl (female edition) and rustic color of brown (male edition), that reminds of ancient China leather suitcases. The nose behind these fragrances is Randa Hammami.

Overture Women is exclusively presented in Harrods store. "A captivating creation from one of the world’s finest fragrance houses, Amouage has announced the release of Overture Womanexclusively at Harrods in London. An homage to the modern woman– bold, cultured, and full of mystique, Overture Woman tells the story of that once in a lifetimemoment when nothing else matters. Created by master perfumer Annick Menardo, the headyfragrance is a symphony of some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after ingredients, e vokingthe intense emotion of a captivating opera performance. To be in the presence ofOverture Womanis to bear witness to the extraordinary."As the new phase for Amouage continues to unfold, we are delighted to be pushing theboundaries of fragrance creation, while maintaining the brand’s precedence for exceptional qualityand craftmanship," said Renaud Salmon, Amouage’s Chief Experience Officer. "Standing on stageacross from Overture Man, Overture Woman is a timeless performance of elegance and grandeur immortalised in scent. At its heart is a sophisticated, confident and well-travelled discerning woman who seeks something compellingly precious, and personal." Completing the Overture narrative, Overture Woman tells the story of a confident young operaunderstudy who is given an opportunity of a lifetime, jumping in on a few hours' notice for an ailing principal. Standing in wait for the orchestra to finish playing the overture, setting the mood for her debut, she checks her gown. Wearing hundreds of layers of silk organza, with a structuredpearls and beads-embellished harness, she has chosen to match it with long, dramatic, greigeleather gloves, completing her dreamy ensemble. She takes a breath; she won’t shy away from theweight of the very high-profile role she's inherited. Overture Woman opens to vibrant Calvados, Bergamot and Saffron notes which are contrasted by the softne ss of Rose Centifolia, Geranium and Myrrh at its heart. As the fragrance matures,Frankincense, together with Labdanum and leather at its base, bring a timeless sophistication to Overture Woman. Menardo explained, "When creating a perfume, I believe the inspiration behind it is every bit as important as the ingredients. A fragrance is good when the accord surprises me. The pillars arethere, they answer one another, I see the pattern, I feel the melody. And it’s this melody, this ideaof an operatic infusion, that inspired Overture Woman. The saffron brings warmth and lift to a composition, while bergamot has a refreshing and sparkling effect. Apple adds volume, while rosecentifolia brings the characteristic rosy facet. Like instruments, the individual notes are dissonant,but when they are composed, they offer a lyrical harmony." - a note from the brand.