Short answer: Dominion is D&E's Extrait de Parfum take on Amouage Decision, from £14.99 (5ml sample) to £44.95 (50ml), against £365 for 100ml of the original. Shop Dominion
- Smells like: a warm, peppery, incensed wood with a smooth vanilla finish.
- Best for: autumn and winter evenings and anyone who likes refined, spicy-woody scents.
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone.
Decision is one of Amouage's richest and most talked-about fragrances, and it carries a luxury price: we found it listed at £365 for a 100ml bottle at one UK retailer. For many people that is far too much to risk on a scent they have not worn, which is why dupe searches are so popular.
What does Amouage Decision actually smell like?
Note lists vary between sources, but a commonly listed breakdown is:
- Top: pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom
- Heart: frankincense, juniper and myrrh
- Base: patchouli, cedarwood and vanilla
Why people look for a Decision dupe
A heavy, resinous fragrance is a very personal choice, and at £365 it is a big gamble. A dupe lets you explore the style for far less, and a 5ml sample lets you wear it for a full day before you decide.
| Amouage Decision | Dominion (D&E) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £365 for 100ml | £44.95 for 50ml, from £14.99 |
| Style | Spicy, woody, incense | Spicy, woody, incense |
| Format | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Sizes | 100ml | 5ml, 12ml roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Dominion
Dominion is our own interpretation of the Decision style: peppery and incensed at first, drying down to a smooth, sweetly woody finish. Try Dominion from £14.99.
Being upfront about the comparison
No inspired-by fragrance is an exact clone, and Dominion is no exception. It aims for the same family and mood, not an identical match, so expect differences in the opening and drydown.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait de Parfum, Dominion has a high concentration of fragrance oils, so many people find it lasts well. Results depend on your skin, the weather and how you apply it, so we do not promise a set number of hours.
The verdict
If you like the spicy, resinous, vanilla-tinged Amouage style but not the price, Dominion is well worth trying, starting with the 5ml sample. Shop Dominion.
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Amouage and Decision are registered trademarks of their owners. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amouage. "Dominion" is our own original composition, inspired by the fragrance family that Decision belongs to.