Verdict Extrait perfume by Aromara (up to 35%), inspired by Amouage Decision. Pink pepper, bergamot, frankincense, juniper berries, vanilla. UK-made dupe.
Verdict by Aromara on a pale misty lilac to soft dove grey background with cedarwood, frankincense resin, juniper berries, bergamot, cardamom and pink peppercorns. Up to 35% Extrait, inspired by Amouage Decision.
Verdict by Aromara fragrance profile card: amber, aromatic, warm spicy accords; notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Frankincense, Juniper Berries; 10 hour longevity, Enormous sillage; up to 35% Extrait, 100,000+ bottles sold, free UK delivery over £45.
Verdict by Aromara: 35% Extrait perfume, the highest strength disclosed in the UK. 7+ hour wear guaranteed, 60-day money-back, made in the UK, 100,000+ bottles sold
Verdict by Aromara reviews: Aromara perfumes rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,485 customer reviews, with 35% Extrait, 7+ hour wear and a 60-day money-back
Verdict 50ml Extrait Spray by Aromara
Verdict 5ml Extrait sample spray by Aromara, clear glass vial, up to 35% Extrait perfume
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Verdict

Inspired by Decision by Amouage

Loved by 50,000+ customersScent family: Woody
£40
50ml

Will it smell the same?

  • “This is as close as it gets.”Yvonne W. · Verified buyer · Vanilla Dust

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Top notesThe first spray

Heart notesOnce it settles

Base notesWhat lingers

Amouage launched Decision in 2025. On their UK site it costs £320 for 100ml. Verdict is Aromara's take on it. A full 50ml, up to 35% Extrait, £40.

Pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot open it. Bright, peppery, a little electric. Then frankincense, juniper and myrrh: cool incense with a gin-like snap. It dries down to cedar, patchouli and warm vanilla. Clean smoke over something soft.

Into Amouage's incense side? Our best-selling Amouage-inspired scent is our take on Guidance, and it shares the frankincense thread, sweeter and creamier. We make both: Direction.

Up to 35% Extrait. 60-day money-back.

The notes
  • Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom
  • Heart: Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh
  • Base: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla

This is the pyramid Amouage publish for Decision.

Why people buy Verdict
  • Up to 35% Extrait, the strongest grade of perfume. We publish the number.
  • 60-day money-back. Try it. Not convinced? You have 60 days to get your money back.
  • Vegan, cruelty-free, made in the UK.
  • Any three 50ml bottles for £80 (buy 2, get 1 free). Free UK delivery over £45.
FAQ

Is Verdict a good dupe of Amouage Decision?

Verdict follows the notes Amouage publish: pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, then frankincense, juniper and myrrh, over patchouli, cedar and vanilla. Built at up to 35% Extrait. Amouage sell the 100ml at £320 on their UK site.

Is it the same as Decision 42?

No. Decision 42 is a newer Amouage flanker with its own formula. Verdict is our take on the original Decision, launched in 2025 and composed by Quentin Bisch.

What concentration is it?

Amouage publish 33% oil for Decision. Verdict is an Extrait de Parfum, made at up to 35%.

Is it unisex?

Fragrantica lists it for women and men. Voters there wear it day and night, and in every season, a little less in high summer.

How long does Verdict last?

Verdict is an Extrait de Parfum, made at up to 35%. How long any scent stays depends on its notes, your skin and the weather: fresh, citrus and aquatic scents lift off sooner, while woods, amber, musk and vanilla stay with you for longer. Spray onto moisturised skin at your pulse points and let it dry without rubbing.

What if I do not like it?

You have 60 days from delivery to decide. Email sales@aromara.co.uk, send the bottle back lightly tested with at least 90% left, and we refund the product price. You pay the return postage. Full terms are in our refund policy.

ConcentrationUp to 35% Extrait
Best wornPulse points, moisturised skin
GenderMen
Inspired byDecision by Amouage
Standard UK delivery
Free over £45 (2-3 days)
Next day delivery
Available at checkout
Returns
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Reviews

4.5/5 from 1,541 aromara reviews

Shop review

“Well, the 35% oil content shows up really well with longevity and sillage.”

Bought the 5ml sample pack and chose some real great scents. Having sampled or had the majority, I was interested to see if the samples resembled the OGs. Well, the 35% oil content shows up really well with longevity and sillage. Brilliant samples and being able to pick my own version their extensive list was ideal.

Anthony W. 7 Jul 2026Bought Men's Discovery Bundle | 5 x 5ml

Reply from aromara

Anthony, coming from someone who's owned the originals, this is the kind of review we love. You clearly set out to test us against the real thing, so hearing the 35% held its own on strength and staying power is brilliant. Glad the pick-your-own set worked so well for you too. Genuinely grateful for all the support lately.

From aromara customers

  • A lovely scent very close to the OG and dry down and projection 6+ hours and leaves a lovely aroma which you can smell. A great blend and certainly one of the stand out scents offered that provides an all round closeness to the MC OG at a realistic price. Just remember, these blends are made individually so there’s always likely variances on longevity and projection as natural oils and various skin tones.

    Anil J.on Maracuda

  • One word... Amazing!
    Thank you Aromara!

    Andreea S.on Men's Discovery Bundle

  • As a buyer of premium scents I was drawn to the Extrait strength and WOW. The Saffron Secret is a great dupe and I’d go as far as saying identical to MC and the longevity is 6-8hrs and projection is amazing with great compliments. If you’re after scents they are at a fraction of the cost but made with genuine oils and the Aromara Mixologists have created some of the best dupes on the market

    Anil J.on Saffron Secret

  • Stunning fragrance & last all day. Will definitely be purchasing more

    Sally S.on Tonkara

  • Pure perfection! Everything I want in a perfume. The longevity is out of this world!

    Gemma C.on Vanilla Dust

  • Smells amazing. I have a bundle of 3, this one , Nomade and Citrus Oud. All 3 are fantastic.

    Mark W.on L'homme Elixr

  • My new date night fave the vanilla in this is unbelievable and really does last all night

    Richard M.on Altair

  • VANILLA DUST... OMG
    The smell is amazing you wouldn't know rhe difference between Vanilla dust and Vanilla powder.... you don't need to use much as the fragrance is spot on and lasts all day.... so many people ask what fragrance I am wearing and compliment it ..... I can even smell it in the house when I return from being out for a while ..
    Would definitely recommend aromara.
    Will be looking to rider other fragrances again soon

    Shane G.on Vanilla Dust

  • Amazing smell 10/10, this perfume got me more interested in buying more perfumes

    Ahmad I.on Maracuda

  • This is a very powerful and definitely winter fragrance, not for the lose who want a subtle scent, this is out and projecting. The tobacco punches you in the face and this version of the award winning scent is amazing, great work guys.

    Anthony W.on Royal Leaf

  • Stunning scent, absolutely love this.

    Mark W.on Nomade

  • I ordered a few tester sizes of different perfumes. This is my favourite and I will be ordering a full size.

    Gorgeous, just heavenly.

    Joanne D.on Gentle Flow Gold

Price check

Our 50ml, next to the designer original it is inspired by.

Verdict

Verdict

Inspired by Decision by Amouage

aromara, 50ml£40

Decision, designer original£320

  • Up to 35% Extrait
  • UK-made
  • 60 days to decide

£280 less

than the Decision bottle, for a scent in the same family.

aromara is rated 4.5/5 from 1,541 UK reviews

Buy any 2, get 1 free. Three 50ml for £80.

  • Free UK delivery over £45
  • Same-day dispatch before 4pm
  • 60-day guarantee

All aromara fragrances are made in the UK at up to 35% Extrait. 60 days to decide.

Questions

Can't find your answer? Email sales@aromara.co.uk

How long does the scent last?

Every scent wears differently, by design. Fresh, citrus and aquatic scents open bright and lift off sooner. Woods, amber, musk and vanilla stay with you for longer. If every scent lasted the same, they would all smell the same.

Your skin, the weather and how you wear it play a part too. Spray onto moisturised skin at your pulse points and let it dry without rubbing.

What's the concentration?

Up to 35%. Our perfumes are Extrait de Parfum, the strongest grade of perfume, made at up to 35% perfume oil. More oil gives a richer scent, but every scent still wears in its own way: fresh scents stay lighter, rich scents linger.

How does it compare to the original?

Same notes, same accords, at a fraction of the price. We don't claim it's identical (no dupe ever is), but 9 out of 10 customers say they can't tell the difference. Don't believe us? Try it for 60 days.

What sizes do you offer?

Every scent comes in two sizes: a 5ml spray to try it first, and the 50ml spray once you know you love it. Buy any 3 perfumes and the cheapest one is free (sets not included).

What if I don't like it?

You have 60 days from delivery to decide. Email sales@aromara.co.uk, send the bottle back lightly tested with at least 90% left, and we refund the product price. You pay the return postage. How it works

Where is it made?

Made in the UK, small-batch. We're an independent UK brand, not a reseller of foreign-bottled stock.

How fast is delivery?

UK delivery is £2.99, free over £45. Orders placed before 4pm Mon to Fri (or 11am Sat) are dispatched the same day and usually arrive in 2 to 4 working days. Next-day delivery is £3.50, free over £100.

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