Amouage Jubilation 40 - real world fragrance review

Embark on a scented voyage across the desert sands with me as we explore the majestic Amouage Jubilation 40! This fragrance journey will lead us through the windswept dunes, where the rich and spicy notes evoke the warmth of the sun and the mystique of ancient trade routes. With each spritz, we'll be transported to a realm of opulence and intrigue, where frankincense and myrrh mingle with exotic spices and precious woods. Join me as we uncover the secrets of Jubilation 40, a fragrance as timeless and captivating as the desert itself. #Amouage #Jubilation40 #FragranceReview #DesertScents #LuxuryPerfume #ScentedJourney

[@HaydarAlThwaini]

Hi , you really nailed it . I grew up in an Arabic country with much experience about perfume oils . When I sniffed Amouage reflection 45 and Jubilation 40 i immediately realized that they are not made entirely for winter. Those need more heat! When the oil is pure and the perfume has natural ingredients is not ( punching ) as people think it might be . Yes very noticeable. Thanks for the good review 🤗 keep the good job .

[@SeldomlyOften]

Thanks so much for the comment! This really means a lot to me ❤️

[@FRD-HDD]

I have worn Jubilation 40 while I was in Tunisia. It works perfectly in the heat. It is a beautiful, luxurious and intoxicating scent for sure.

[@SeldomlyOften]

I can’t wait for it to get proper warm to get the best out of it 👍

[@johnjohannes5954]

As being a Jubi XXV fan , i ordered a sample of this one. I noted the below : The opening is very strong with patchouli very dominant. After a few minutes it settles very close to the skin and it goes towards XXV edition. Their dry downs are very very very similar. This lasts very long to me also . More than 10 hours in contrast to XXV that lasts around 4-5 hours max

[@SeldomlyOften]

I ordered a sample of XXV, I’ll let you know 👍

[@JaneTheJubilant]

I love that your videos are getting longer, I simply can’t get enough! And loving that desert description 😋

[@SeldomlyOften]

🙏 I aim for around 10ish minutes but these are not scripted, sometimes I have more to say 🙂 I’ll consider some longer videos with multiple fragrances but I don’t want to go the usual “top X for this and that”.

[@ra.j7210]

That’s what I love about most amouage fragrances … the more u move it’s starting burning on ur skin regardless of what notes it has … it becomes unique on everyone

[@SeldomlyOften]

I agree, most Amouage are meant to go on skin to fully allow to evolve.

[@Arturo_MCT]

Man... the lightning on this video is outstanding

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Arturo_MCT thanks! It’s just my room light positioned with some attention 😉

[@Arturo_MCT]

@@SeldomlyOften I can see. But it looks so smooth. Anyways... I've been watching your videos related to Amouage and the Q&A video. It is interesting the way you express your feelings about each fragrance. The first time I got you because I wanted to know about "Overture" the rest of your videos have been watched just because is nice to hear you talking about this.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Arturo_MCT thanks for the support!

[@greglongphee2034]

Good review. I own Jubilation XXV and love it, though I've been highly disappointed with the performance. It seems to disappear in a couple of hours. i have a decant of 40 on the way, and look forward to getting my nose on it. LOVE IT. It's exotic mystery in a bottle. Now I just have to figure out how to free up the funds to pay for it.

[@SeldomlyOften]

Yeah, the current XXV smells amazing but the longevity is far from ideal. 40 smells less airy with mild projection but longevity is super :)

[@markoq1879]

Appreciate the commentary about the high oil perfume for high heat. Also you said the base is dry which could also match the high heat. I wonder how much of Amouage rocks better in high heat…. I have Meander and I wore it on a clear summer hot day. It worked great but yeah it was not an experience I come across in the west. Very good thing to have in the collection and really change things up on hot day. Pretend I am wandering some Omani street on a holiday.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@markoq1879 obviously you need to somewhat be respectful of others in closed places like work environments but out and about who cares, I try everything, everywhere before I decide what works for me 👍

[@namkul]

My first ever Amouge that I bought and loving it! Thinking of Amouge Jubilation XXV next

[@SeldomlyOften]

I would like to try it but I’m afraid of redundancy and the reformulation. Maybe I should sample it.

[@DamageMelody]

have you tried bracken man? I wonder what is the closest they have to replace it 😒😒

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@DamageMelody I have a decant on the way. As per my understanding it’s a fougere. In that case I would say Beach Hut or Imitation but those should be quite different as they are substantially different from each other.

[@Lamulaa]

Great vid man!

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Lamulaa thanks so much for the support 🙂

[@finality4795]

common sense agrees with you, no idea why reviewers say "it's too oily - no projection" and then recommend it for winter season. lol

[@SeldomlyOften]

I think a lot of it has to do with the scent profile. Most people in the west associate a summer fragrance to citruses or marine notes.

[@finality4795]

@@SeldomlyOften I just got my bottle today, got a good deal on a tester ~240. Love the scent, in my opinion this scent reminds me of heat, desert - I think it''s suitable for summer, especially summer nights / going out. Someone on Fragrantica gave a good description of this scent; in the movie Dune, that desert planet Arrakis, it's exactly what it would smell like, deep / sandy / heat / exotic And yeah, projection suffers because the oil is so heavy on the skin, most likely due to the resinous ingredients at a high concentration level

[@BabakAhoorazaad]

I sampled those and the original. After the first sniff i knew which one i wanted the most. I don’t wear it that often but when i do it amazes me every time!

[@SeldomlyOften]

Same here, I almost intentionally save it so that I get the biggest wow 🤩

[@j.4610]

Hi im late but wanted to say great review. You're the only one who has ever touched on oil concentration and temperature correlation so props and you got me to sub! Also this is gonna sound stupid but I had an idea just now. Would adding more of alcohol to the fragrance help break down the oil to release more of the scent?

[@SeldomlyOften]

Thanks! Not necessarily break down the oil but alcohol evaporates very quickly so that is what helps the projection of a wear.

[@j.4610]

@SeldomlyOften So theoretically if I open a bottle of, lets say jubilation 40 for example, and add a small amount of rubbing alcohol would that solve the issue with the fragrance being "trapped in the oil"? Or maybe adding just a drop to your skin evey time you spray? Or would it just ruin the fragrance.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@j.4610 it could be an interesting experiment, not with rubbing alcohol but with perfume alcohol; and I probably would not open he bottle but use a decant of sorts. In theory you could go from an extrait to an edp.

[@j.4610]

Didn't know fragrances used specific perfume alcohol. I'll update if this works. Anyway thanks for you're input! Have a great :)

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@j.4610 please do!

[@nasserhinai9521]

I get very good longevity and sillage. The problem with it is that you think it's gone, but it's still there. I realised that when my friend was wearing it

[@SeldomlyOften]

Yes, the longevity on this one is really deceiving 👍

[@PainfulPig]

Your description gave me an odd thought, It a heavy scent profile tho can’t be used in the winter because the need for heat, weird isn’t it? I want to get a bottle from the “Exceptional Extraits” just to try the experience. I live in the middle east, And I tend to heat a lot, training everyday and walking a lot, so it might fit my lifestyle. I can get the Epic 56 for a decent price and I love the Epic line. Maybe I should give it a try 🙂

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@PainfulPig have you tried the normal Epic Woman? I have not and have no idea of how the 56 would work but living there seems like the ideal place for it 🙂

[@PainfulPig]

@@SeldomlyOften I have not. And sampling isn’t available in my country. But people I know that sort of match my style in perfumery love it, seems right up my ally from the description. I’ll probably get it soon, I will be more than happy sending you a decant 🙂 You the man Daniel! 👑

[@arunabhawasthi3745]

My jubilation 40 is lasting sum total of 15 minutes. It remains skin scent throughout its life and does nothing other than creating a dense patch on shirt. No sillage either. Infact, vanilla diorama that I sprayer a day back is smelling louder. I hope i haven’t got a dupe

[@SeldomlyOften]

Huh, 15 minutes is definitely not right. Have you tried wearing it in warmer temperatures?

[@arunabhawasthi3745]

@@SeldomlyOften yep, i live in India. Is it not for this weather? It has absolutely no projection and sillage. I have also dropped the idea of trying reflection 45 after this fiasco

[@arunabhawasthi3745]

Btw mate, absolutely loved your work. Honest and unpretentious 💜

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@arunabhawasthi3745 Thanks 😊 Yes! I think the weather is perfect for this. At this point I would try Jubilation XV and a sample of both Reflection and Reflection 45. Also, have you tried spray further away from your nose? I’m really puzzled by the performance you are getting.

[@arunabhawasthi3745]

@@SeldomlyOften i have left it for few weeks to let it macerate. Hopefully i will get the real deal then. Till then, i am going to put all the Amouage exceptional extraits on hold. J XXV has been watered down alot so not trying that. My next two trials will be overture man and boundless. Just finished your video on Overture Man and it has me convinced to try 😄

[@justaddlight]

Great descriptions of the transitions Daniel. Btw, I used to test fragrances in the heat the same way. 🤭 Geet own dat treydmeeew... 🏃‍♂😂 Still prefer the OG Jubi over this one myself, but it's a wonderful fragrance to be sure.

[@SeldomlyOften]

I’ve tried the OG lately (new sample so new formula) and found it very good-It’s less sweet and opulent, I think I prefer the 40.

[@WhatsThatSmell]

I’m glad you touched on the polarising nature of this scent - I’m a fan of it too and I can’t understand the bile that is directed towards it.

[@SeldomlyOften]

There are a lot of frag heads attached to the old Amouage era and that will bash everything new. I like to keep an open mind while trying to actually understand a product. Some stuff requires more than a couple of minutes or wearing.

[@Terence_317]

Great video I think ima get me a 10ml decant of this just to see how this goes on me if worth it I’ll buy full bottle

[@SeldomlyOften]

Absolutely! 10ml of this is plenty to get a proper idea of what it's like :)

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Going into it, I was expecting something truly special. But to be honest, I was underwhelmed. It's just not for me I guess. Especially for that price🤑. There are some Expensive oils in there, so I somewhat understand the price. But, not for me.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Roy_Godiksen to be honest it takes some time to get used to it and to really appreciate it. I don’t know what you tried from Amouage but this is not really one of those wow inducing scents unless you are into the house. Price is stupid, not going to argue.

[@MrRenoone]

Very nicely described, I am an amouage lover. It was very informative, keep it up 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@SeldomlyOften]

Thanks for the encouragement, Amouage is fun and easy to talk about for me.

[@siwatsummashipvitsavakul7434]

Any other recommended from amouage? I am thinking royal tobacco.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@siwatsummashipvitsavakul7434 I have many videos for Amouage, it really depends on your taste. Royal Tobacco is one of my favorite fragrances, if not my fav.

[@equilibrium2147]

I respect your comment; first, in the perfume world, everything is subjective . I disagree when you said” jubilation 40 doesn’t last long”. I my experience, Jubilation 40 last way longer than the Jubilation 25. It’s darker, richer & very aromatic. The thing that I like with Jubilation 25 is the hint of freshness and its project like crazy, with wild silllage but the longevity is shorter than the Jubilation 40. Both are amazing fragrances.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@equilibrium2147 did I say Jubi 40 doesn’t last long!? Need to rewatch my video because I’m pretty happy with the longevity. Yes, agree that XXV is fresher and loud, it’s a nice complement to 40, maybe even a nice layering combo 😉

[@DamageMelody]

@@SeldomlyOften 3:43

[@SeldomlyOften]

​@@DamageMelody Thanks for the reference. Well, I said it sticks around but doesn't necessarily project like a monster. It's good! I love it! I still stand by my statement but definitely works better now with the heat :)

[@Mr.Cologne]

Great video I just Subscribers

[@SeldomlyOften]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Principemostprincipe]

Jubilation xxv and 40 are definetly not cold weather perfumes. Xxv is reformulated so badly that 40 is the only option. Lasts on me 12 hours with 0 projection, as you said it is basically skin scent, same as jubilation xxv which lasts around 6. For me, none of them are full bottle worthy. Jubilation 40 can be easily found on grey market for 270€ in EU, still, i do not think it is full bottle worthy

[@SeldomlyOften]

I get the same great longevity as you but I can still smell it although it's definitely not a loud fragrance by all means. I like the scent enough to be happy I own it but I would recommend to try before buy.

[@j.4610]

Prob reformulated it to be bad so the more expensive 40 sells more

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@j.4610 I think the reformulation was way before Jubi 40. I tried the normal one and it's still pretty good.

[@ricolini70]

I'm curious: Do you have Amouage Sunshine Man? I love that one so much, but if you don't have it already it will be hard to find I guess

[@SeldomlyOften]

I don’t have it and I’m dying to try it to be honest! Is it similar to anything else?

[@ricolini70]

@@SeldomlyOften Not that I have heard of sadly. If you do find something that feels similar I would love to know! It was apprently too unique for some people, I personally just love it for the emotions it sets free in me. it really feels like sunshine on my skin!

[@theladycleo]

Oh have a sub, you have such a gift for describing scents!

[@SeldomlyOften]

Thanks for the appreciation!

[@IrregularTangent]

Its a wonderful scent but for me it last quite long of my skin but sillage wise i feel like in the cold it does great but not so much in heqt from what i have tested out

[@SeldomlyOften]

Well, there are a lot of factors to consider when talking about anything performance. In general, oils and high concentration fragrances work well in heat. Also, a bit factor in modern performance is the use of “boosters” such as ambroxan etc. This one might have less.

[@IrregularTangent]

@@SeldomlyOften the synthetic aromatics used by many mainstream definitely have a boosting effect but this collection I compared it to attars the effectiveness is good

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@IrregularTangent yeah I have the Amouage attar sampler and I’ll be giving a first impression soon. I’m expecting similar effect to there extraits.

[@RobertLaTuso]

8:20 - 11:15 Hallelujah❗️

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@RobertLaTuso thanks for the comment 🙂🙂🙂