Honour Man by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A refined, incense-laced woody fragrance blending peppery spices, aromatic geranium, earthy vetiver, and smooth resinous depth.
Is Honour Man worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pepper and pink pepper, geranium and elemi at the heart, then dries down to incense and vetiver.
Scent Score: 79/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 89, reputation 59, versatility 81, layerability 81 and value 74, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Woody · Woody Spicy
EDP · Introduced 2011 · Men
Key accords: Pepper, Pink Pepper, Geranium, elemi, Nutmeg, Incense
Top Notes
- Pepper
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
- Geranium
- elemi
- Nutmeg
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Evening, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Honour Man by Amouage belongs to the woody fragrance family. A refined, incense-laced woody fragrance blending peppery spices, aromatic geranium, earthy vetiver, and smooth resinous depth. Honour Man opens with Pepper and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Geranium, elemi, and Nutmeg. It dries down to Incense, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Honour Man
On skin, Honour Man by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Rose 31 by Le Labo. Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Honour Man : 2 sprays Rose 31 and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Honour Man opens with Pepper and Pink Pepper.
The heart brings Geranium, elemi, and Nutmeg.
It dries down to Incense, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Honour Man
Rose 31 by Le Labo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and musk.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Honour Man : 2 sprays Rose 31
Dior Homme Intense by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and virginia cedar.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dior Homme Intense on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Man : 2 sprays Dior Homme Intense
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and patchouli.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Man : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share geranium, musk, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portrait of a Lady on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Man : 2 sprays Portrait of a Lady
Chance by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and patchouli.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Man : 2 sprays Chance
Pairings to approach with care
Bigarade 18 by Le Labo
Not Recommended · 30/99
Honour Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bigarade 18 brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bigarade 18 on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Man : 2 sprays Bigarade 18
Tobacco 01 Infinite by Zara
Not Recommended · 31/99
Honour Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco 01 Infinite brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco 01 Infinite on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Honour Man : 2 sprays Tobacco 01 Infinite
Related fragrances and why
- Rose 31 by Le LaboBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include vetiver and musk.
- Dior Homme Intense by Dior — Both include vetiver and virginia cedar.
- Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf — Both include musk and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Honour Man?
Honour Man opens with Pepper and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Geranium, elemi, and Nutmeg. It dries down to Incense, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Honour Man last, and how strong is it?
Honour Man by Amouage has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Honour Man?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, and special occasion.
What layers well with Honour Man?
Rose 31 by Le Labo is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and musk. Apply Honour Man first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Honour Man : 2 sprays Rose 31.
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