The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Decibel from PSS was created by Yuri Gutsatz as an exclusive perfume for his son's firm, PSS. Its starting point was the Eau de Parfum Citron Poivré, and the new composition expanded that lemon-and-pepper idea with a warmer aromatic core. The result is a fragrance built around contrast: Amalfi Lemon brings brightness, while African geranium, clove, cinnamon, pepper, and pimento add heat and structure. The lemon-to-spice arc gives the scent a generous, layered personality, reading fresh at the first spray and gradually revealing the warmer materials underneath. PSS marks this as something more personal than a standard release, a project shaped by the same instinct Gutsatz brings to any composition where individual character leads the brief.
The interesting part is how the fragrance makes lemon behave less like a simple citrus splash and more like the opening move in a sharper conversation. St John's Wort brings a fresh herbal note, African geranium adds a green floral lift, and the spice combination gives the composition its pulse. Pepper, pimento, clove, and cinnamon do more than add heat. They give the bright citrus a direction, making Decibel from PSS feel aromatic, warm, and a little more textured than a straightforward lemon scent.
The evolution
It begins with a clean lift, the kind of brightness that catches attention before the warmer notes settle in. Then the heart takes over: geranium and St John's Wort keep the opening fresh, while clove, cinnamon, pepper, and pimento bring a slow-building warmth. The citrus doesn't disappear completely, but it stops sounding simple. As the fragrance dries down, the spice remains the clearest thread, softened by the floral-herbal middle. Moderate sillage keeps it present without shouting, and the final trail is subtle. The lemon arrives first, bright and immediate, while the peppery warmth does the remembering, settling into a softer, more skin-like aroma as the hours pass and the composition finds its quieter register.
Cultural impact
The exclusive commission behind Decibel from PSS gives the fragrance a sense of purpose beyond a standard release. It positions the scent as a direct conversation between bright citrus and warm spice, built around ingredients that read clearly on the skin. The exclusive nature of the commission speaks to a way of working where the perfumer shapes the project closely, and the resulting scent carries that personal involvement in its pacing, its contrast, and the way lemon and spice negotiate throughout the wear.
The House
Le Jardin RetrouveLe Jardin Retrouvé stands as a quiet rebellion against perfume’s commercial tide. Founded in 1975 by Yuri Gutsatz, the house invites collectors to rediscover classic accords crafted with the same ingredients the founder first sourced. Each bottle whispers a memory of Parisian ateliers, offering a refined pause in a world of fleeting trends.
The Creator
Yuri GutsatzYuri favored natural absolutes and cold‑pressed extracts, especially tuberose, leather, and oriental spices. He built each composition layer by layer, allowing a base of fine woods to support a heart of floral richness.
