Jubilation XXV (Woman)

“Jubilation XXV Woman eau de parfum by Amouage captures the moment of timeless eternity in which myth and reality are interwoven. This is created for the elegant, enigmatic and sophisticated woman who lives her life as an art form – transcending the time, place and cultures in which she inhabits.”

Amouage ‘Jubilation XXV’ Woman is a promising modern chypre with a vintage vibe. Anything with Ylang-Ylang in is good with me, so I sprayed and prepared myself to be excited. There’s just one thing... there’s one (how shall I describe?) urinal note, it’s faint but haunts me like someone with unwashed genitals has briefly sat-down on my wrist where I sprayed. It’s animalistic and carnal and it scares me, as the remainder of the fragrance is very prim, proper and dressed-up for tea with the queen.

I’m not filled with jubilation.

TOP - Tarragon, Rose, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang

MIDDLE - Davana, Labdanum Ciste, Rose, Frankincense

BASE - Amber, Musk, Vetiver, Myrrh, Patchouli