Jubilation XXV Man fragrance notes
Head
- cistus labdanum, coriander, orange, davana, frankincense, blackberry
Heart
- honey, bay, cinnamon, orchid, rose, clove, celery seed, gaiac wood
Base
- patchouli, opoponax, myrrh, atlas cedarwood, musk, moss, ambergris, oud wood, immortelle
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On a separate but related note, ZARA X Jo Malone Ebony Wood is in this vein, a lovely fragrance in its own right - in fact the Tobacco Collection (Rich Warm Addictive; Unexpected Fresh & Spicy; Intense Dark Exclusive) seem to be based on this, all three being like flankers with individual notes explored.

Jubilation is a spot on name - this is a special occasion scent with something quite biblical about its profile - picture the 3 wise men carrying their precious gifts across the clear skies of a still desert. A scent big enough and classy enough for special occasions without being at all obnoxious or attention seeking.
Opening with fresh berries (blackcurrants / redcurrants) and dried fruits (dates / sultanas) and incense. The mid notes are very earthy but not too dirty (patchoulli), mildly spicy (cinnamon), resinous (labdanum) and eventually woody (santal / cedar).
Yes there is a subtle undertone of oud - but this is a 2007 oud - very far removed from the synthetic harsh oud's we have come to expect in 2022. Primarily this is a patchouli scent with a stickyness and sweet density - almost like a luxury reworking of Mugler's A*men with elements of Angel.
Overall; mission brief thoroughly accomplished and exceeded by master of his art Bertrand Duchafour. It may not be my everyday reach or even something that speaks to me directly but the quality and refinement shine through 88/100


The most wonderful, richly exquisite, round & inviting incense fragrance I've ever tried; yet it performs terribly on my skin. Which is par for the incense course on me... Either my climate or my skin just eats this stuff within minutes, as it does with Mugler B*Men, Burberry London, Taliban Flower, etc.
I should move to a drier climate so that this works on me, that's how great this juice is!

Frankincense (incense) is not an easy note to wear. In its pure form it can come across as astringent, lemony or even urea-like. Of course, incense of any kind is not meant to be applied to skin; instead, it is burned to give off its enchanting, unique aroma. Amouage hit the bull's eye with this creation though.
Jubilation XXV Man (not to be confused with Jubilation 25, which is another scent by Amouage marketed to women), is a complex scent, built around frankincense and wrapped in a fougere accord. It does not smell harsh or synthetic, yet is not your average, crowd-pleasing, designer scent.
Jubilation XXV opens with a unique accord of berries, supported by a delicate orange and davana (both are barely discernible notes). This aspect appeared more authentic and bolder in older bottles; however, it does not last very long. The frankincense begins to project from the get go and constitutes the backbone structure of the entire scent. As the scent progresses, a gentle sweetness emerges, which could either be the opoponax or 'honey' note. Interestingly, the note pyramid claims an oud note, but I cannot detect it.
From a distance, Jubilation XXV turns a few heads (including your own!), as the curiosity to get a whiff of "that smell" quietly calls for your attention. The incense here invokes memories of an Eastern or oriental church somewhat, but the complex blend make it quite wearable. The gentle sweetness removes any perceived harshness from the incense and comes across as calming or even meditative. It won't fill a room with its projection (it was never intended to), but it projects remarkably well and easily lasts a full day on skin and clothes, if not longer. Just be sure to stick with fewer sprays, otherwise it can become a bit of an olfactory mess. One or two sprays at most.
The most recent bottles begin with less than average projection and longevity, but once they've been used a bit and allowed to mature over time, they do improve dramatically. The non-magnetic cap bottles would last past 12 hours and even survive showers. Current bottles are very long lasting though; just be sure to purchase a Made in Oman version.

This fragrance has so much depth and character. Despite the darkness in this scent, there is a bit of light that shines through it, like a beam of sunlight shining through the colored mosaic windows of a church.
This is a masterpiece of a fragrance and worth every penny. The depth and character in this fragrance are astounding and transport you to a place of comfort. A warm embracing hug of exquisite materials and craftsmanship


It is smoky, woody, musky and in the same time spicy. It reminds le the old school fragrance of seventy's gentlemen.
My favorite in this style with LDDM by Andy Tauer

But that just gets this fragrance started. Behind the dark berries there is sweet incense and labdanum that brings a beautiful amber accord. And as it all begins to dry down, up comes honey, a sweet tinge of patchouli, and sweet, fresh woods to surround those dark berries and incense. Florals dip in and dip out as well, never staying long enough to overshadow the dark rich berries and sweet crisp woods.
In its later stages, different woods start shining through, going from fresh and sweet to dark and oudy - and the scent becomes musky and mysterious.
From beginning to finish, this is a rich, opulent scent, with notes that take turns making themselves known, and all of them working together beautifully. I don't throw the word 'masterpiece' around often, but this is a masterpiece.
