LicoriceOpens with
IncenseHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Azzaro · Sold as masculine
Decibel
The afterglow of a bustling city street where rich spices and warm incense linger in the air, creating an atmosphere that is both inviting and mysterious.
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DecibelMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Azzaro, Decibel is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern Mediterranean luxury. Created by perfumer Christophe Raynaud, it opens with an aldehydic and aromatic accord, featuring notes like Amalfi Lemon and incense, which create a vibrant yet warm atmosphere. The heart introduces a soft spicy note with hints of violet, while the base settles into rich tonka bean, vanilla, and vetiver, giving off smoky and balsamic undertones. This composition is designed to evoke the confident, sensual energy that Azzaro has become known for.
Given its long-lasting nature, Decibel requires only one to two sprays. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fade quickly, making way for the richer base notes like vanilla and vetiver. Best worn during cooler evenings or in warmer climates where it can truly shine without becoming too heavy.
Fig. 01 — Decibel, Azzaro
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
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A polarising scent: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 35%.