Decisions, Decisions

Some truly scathing reviews on here so far, so I feel inclined to chime in. My two cents: Having tried almost all of IA's offerings (bar Sundrunk and Falling Into The Sea), I must say Decisions, Decisions is the first love for me from the house. I was going to neglect this release given that tuberose is one of my least favorite notes and that most IA releases have not worked for me so far, but this is stunning. The first tuberose that I truly enjoy wearing. It has an earthiness and sweetness (not unlike Dr. Pepper) reminiscent of American soda fountains, hot lawns, and dirt. Sweet suspense indeed! To be clear, the tuberose is the most prominent note, but it never reaches the sickly, stuffy territory that usually repels me immediately, it pushes the note into modern terrain. I can't get enough of this one! Definitely a full bottle in my future. As for the politics of this release: I implore you to name another house that has used their brand, let alone created a launch, to give back tangibly (beyond a performative Instagram post). I completely disagree with the "no effort" comment, as I believe this to be IA's best, and most natural smelling release (as opposed to the synthetic impression of some of their others) while still retaining their DNA.

I admit that I blindbought this perfume based on the notes on their press release, which should classify Decisions Decisions into fruity floral category. And I was intrigued by the sarsaparilla note, which has the same vibe as rootbeer. But when I tried it, I couldn't be more wrong hahahaha..... For you who expects this to be a white floral treat, you will be utterly disappointed, because it is not about tuberose and jasmine. For me the most prominent notes are labdanum and geranium, while the flowers are there only to give a touch of sweetness to the dark, smoky and resinous concoction. Decisions Decisions has a vintage oriental feeling, a bit medicinal. Strange enough, I find it within the same vibe as chinese medicine oil Shen Nong Shi Die Da Yao Jing. Some might compare it to entering a chinese traditional drug store where they still use roots, leaves, woods as medicine. Hence, yes, it's not a mass pleaser scent. Definitely try before you buy. But when you get pass the fruity floral expectation, this is a sexy and alluring scent which is best worn in the evening. It has moderate silage and good longevity compared to other offerings from this house.

Initial spray, pickle juice. A harsh, straight to the nose sourness. Then I smell the same patchouli undertone as in Mardi Gras by Olympic Orchids, this fragrance is actually very similar to MG by OO – spice undertone, balsamic, deepness and mystery, very lightly sweet, which surprises me considering all the reviews saying that Decisions, Decisions is a very sweet scent. Sometimes I wonder whether I receive the correct samples. This fragrance has no white floral notes to me, even after dry down. Thirty minutes in, the fragrance becomes delicately sweet, a hint of leather or incense appears and the sour punch from the first spray is gone. Imaginary Authors fragrances are usually unique and complex, but I am quite disappointed with this one – I would never have guessed it is a IA perfume.

Decisions is an exotic floral spicy fragrance that begins with note of a herbal, slightly spicy clove reminding me of iconic Musc Ravageur but instead of going in gourmand territory, its reins are turned towards exotic floral reminiscent of Walimah. Scent turns powdery as it dries down with ever present dusty/earthy note which can be found in almost all IA fragrances. Even though this predominantly floral fragrance, it never turns feminine. That does not mean our beautiful women can't wear it. This Scent deserves the love its not getting, either in our community or on fragrantica. Performance might not be beast but its good enough to last 5-6 hours with moderate projection at half of arm's length. It definitely falls into upper echelon of Niche Fragrances with an easy wearability.

I was given a small bottle of this perfume, and it recently broke during a move. I cannot stop thinking about it. It covered my hands as I was cleaning up the glass mess, and I immediately went to order a full size bottle. Imagine my surprise to find it was a limited release. I am devastated. It smells like amber incense with an almost root beer undertone. Sweet, but not sickeningly or cloyingly sweet. I hope they bring it back.