Epic Man by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Grand and epic, a masterwork of oriental perfumery from Amouage.
Is Epic Man worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cardamom, oregano and frankincense, rose and labdanum at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and cypriol oil.
Scent Score: 72/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 87, reputation 82, versatility 67, layerability 32 and value 72, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and special occasions. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2009 · Men
Key accords: cardamom, oregano, frankincense, rose, labdanum, myrrh
Top Notes
- cardamom
- oregano
- frankincense
Heart Notes
- rose
- labdanum
- myrrh
Base Notes
- sandalwood
- cypriol oil
- musk
Occasions: evening, special occasion
Seasons: fall, winter
Fragrance overview
Epic Man by Amouage belongs to the oriental spicy fragrance family. Opulent oriental with cardamom, rose, and sandalwood Epic Man opens with cardamom, oregano, and frankincense. The heart brings rose, labdanum, and myrrh. It dries down to sandalwood, cypriol oil, and musk.
How to wear Epic Man
On skin, Epic Man by Amouage has longevity of 8.4/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Reflection 45 by Amouage. Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Reflection 45 on top for oriental spicy lift. Start with 2 sprays Epic Man : 2 sprays Reflection 45 and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Epic Man opens with cardamom, oregano, and frankincense.
The heart brings rose, labdanum, and myrrh.
It dries down to sandalwood, cypriol oil, and musk.
What to layer with Epic Man
Reflection 45 by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are oriental spicy fragrances, and they share cardamom, myrrh, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Reflection 45 on top for oriental spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 2 sprays Reflection 45
Shalimar by Guerlain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are oriental spicy fragrances, and they share rose, sandalwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Shalimar on top for oriental spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 2 sprays Shalimar
Oudh 36 Nuit by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Good With Adjustments · 74/99
Oudh 36 Nuit brings an oriental contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share cardamom, rose, and labdanum.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oudh 36 Nuit on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 1 spray Oudh 36 Nuit
Daarej Pour Homme by Rasasi
Good With Adjustments · 73/99
Daarej Pour Homme brings an oriental contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share cardamom, rose, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Daarej Pour Homme on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 2 sprays Daarej Pour Homme
Halfeti Leather by Penhaligon's
Good With Adjustments · 72/99
Halfeti Leather brings an oriental contrast to this oriental spicy scent, and they share cardamom, rose, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Halfeti Leather on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 1 spray Halfeti Leather
Pairings to approach with care
Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux by Kilian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux brings a woody contrast to this oriental spicy scent.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 1 spray Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 30/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this oriental spicy scent.
Order: Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Epic Man : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Reflection 45 by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include cardamom, myrrh, and sandalwood.
- Shalimar by GuerlainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include rose, sandalwood, and musk.
- Oudh 36 Nuit by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include cardamom, rose, and labdanum.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Epic Man?
Epic Man opens with cardamom, oregano, and frankincense. The heart brings rose, labdanum, and myrrh. It dries down to sandalwood, cypriol oil, and musk.
How long does Epic Man last, and how strong is it?
Epic Man by Amouage has longevity of 8.4/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Epic Man?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and special occasion.
What layers well with Epic Man?
Reflection 45 by Amouage is its strongest match (79% compatibility). Both are oriental spicy fragrances, and they share cardamom, myrrh, and sandalwood. Apply Epic Man first as your base layer. Its oriental spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Reflection 45 on top for oriental spicy lift. Start with 2 sprays Epic Man : 2 sprays Reflection 45.
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