Epic Man by Amouage

Purely oriental aroma, with a green and spicy opening that transitions into a sweet, elegant, and resinous dry-down (not cloying), featuring myrrh and oud as the stars. It lasts all day. Ideal for early autumn through mid-spring. I rank it in the Top 10 of my collection with a triple 10/10 for scent, intensity, and longevity.

Amouage’s Epic Man is woody, spicy, and balsamic. The opening is woody and musky, a bit dirty in an oud-like way. A few minutes later, that dirtiness fades but it remains woody with patchouli and spices like pink pepper and saffron. It also has balsamic elements like myrrh, but the scent profile doesn’t change much after that. It’s best for special or formal occasions, or office wear, preferably in autumn and winter. On me, it had good longevity of over 8 hours and a solid sillage. The scent is interesting and I recommend trying it if you like woody and spicy fragrances, but I don’t recommend buying it blind because it’s not cheap; it’s better to make sure you like it first.

The first spray left me speechless; it was love at first sight. What masculinity, what power! It’s one of the few fragrances that makes you feel like a man of power, an Arab sultan. That’s why I don’t think it’s for everyone: if you’re shy or introverted, this isn’t for you. But if you want to stand out or project wealth, Epic Man is your perfume. Jazz club date or embassy party? Want compliments and a strong scent? Epic Man is for you. I could praise it for hours. The aroma is spectacular, though if you hate Arab culture or smells like myrrh, incense, and saffron, this isn’t your scent. Honey isn’t made for a donkey’s mouth. Lasts over 8 hours; I have a coat that still smells like Epic Man a week later. Projection is sky-high, guaranteeing compliments for over 6 hours. Don’t look for versatility: it’s for special occasions and cold winter nights. Verdict: PERFUME MONSTER.

Incredible, it smells like a powerful person, a powerful sultan; the longevity is brutal. You’re obviously paying a designer, but 300€? Just saying, it has a very oriental vibe at first: oud, sweet incenses from oil maceration. What fascinates me most is its drydown; after about 3 hours, a floral note emerges, surely neroli, a hidden floral. And in its final drydown, that castoreum note is amazing; I imagine a beaver just like that, but wearing a suit, tie, and spotless. This perfume is brutal.

It’s not bad, but it’s in the same ballpark as Polo Green, just costing way more; clearly, in this case, you’re paying for the brand name.

Epic Man is, in my opinion, one of the best perfumes from the brand and very underrated in the shadow of Interlude, Jubilation XXV, or Reflection Man. It has a fresh and spicy side with nutmeg and cardamom, which, combined with pepper and myrtle, gives a classic, robust, soapy cologne vibe, while the resins and leather provide a tremendous sense of quality. It’s super pleasant, ideal for temperate climates, and much more wearable than other Amouage scents, which force you to wear them only in the cold. It has other notes that add many nuances between fresh and woody, but it never loses its perfect balance. I’ve given it a few turns to understand it better, but it seems like a monster of a perfume worth the time to get to know, analyze, and enjoy. I see it as more masculine than feminine; longevity is slightly below the usual Amouage standard, but it’s still fantastic. Perfect for temperate climates (ideal for spring and autumn), and I think this is one that justifies its price, or at least I’d pay for it. Rating: 8.5/10.

Epic Man is a beast. Although marketed as a winter scent, it becomes sublime in semi-warm weather (15-28 degrees). The opening is a bit aggressive for beginners, with a medicinal oud and spices that catch you off guard, but then myrtle and cardamomo kick in, fresh like masala tea. After three hours, it’s a whole different story: myrtle, frankincense, incense, sandalwood, and cedar with a clean animalic touch that smells like old soap. It projects like a gangster with a Thompson submachine gun, leaving elegant trails reminiscent of Amouage Dia. It’s an olfactory showdown where you’re the spectator; while it’s not for everyone, it deserves a skin test before you throw in the towel. Great journey.

I bought a decant because the reviews were good, but honestly, I expected more for the price. On my nose, it smells nice with green notes, woods, incense, and that background pepper, though it has a soapy touch that could be the musk. I’m not going to buy the full bottle because it’s not a bank-breaker, but if you like it, try a decant like I did; you might fall in love.

I’ve had it for a short while, and it reminds me 90% of Van Cleef’s TSAR. I can’t believe there’s a niche fragrance with so much similarity after all these years, just like what happened with Green Irish Tweed and Cool Water. I like it a lot because I used to wear TSAR. Epic has a different opening and an interesting evolution; by the hour, a pleasant oud blends with green notes. It’s an old-school perfume, distinguished and with great presence, though I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under 30. Ideal for daily wear. Scent 8/10, Trail 8/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 8.5/10.

I tried it on June 15, 2019. It’s good, with a strong opening that becomes very fresh in the oriental style after 30 minutes. It has moderate trail and projection. I like it, but it doesn’t fill my expectations; my favorite from the house remains JUBILATION XXV.

I neither like nor dislike it. It starts incensey and spiced with standout pink pepper. In the heart phase, the resinous and slightly smoky character of myrtle comes out, with a woody base of oud and sandalwood, with brushstrokes of leather. It’s a woody-spiced oriental with a green touch. It reminds me of Jubilation, but this one is drier and less fruity. It’s masculine, with great performance and quality ingredients. For autumn and winter, more for night than day. Very long-lasting longevity and heavy trail.

Hooked on Epic: it’s a high-quality incense, spicy, and woody oriental that fits my taste perfectly and pairs well with its siblings, Interlude and Jubilation from the same house. Upon spraying, the spicy incense is so intense it almost gets lost among the spices, with cardamom and saffron standing out at first. Gradually, the spices fade and the incense takes center stage, but it’s no longer alone; you can detect myrrh, turning the fragrance into a sweet, smoky, resinous balm with a light woody touch, elegant and exotic. Over time, the woody notes gain prominence, but they never dominate because the spiciness and that incense smoke are always present; it’s an exotic, dense, smoky woody aroma that touches on oriental opulence, simply beautiful. Performance is very good, lasting over 9 hours on skin with moderate sillage; it’s intense at first but feels moderate most of the time. It’s best for cold or mild climates and for evening wear, though it depends on personal preference. As I said, olfactorily it’s excellent, but it shares many similarities with Interlude and Jubilation, so if you already own one of them, this might be redundant. If not, it’s magnificent. It’s top quality, though the price is prohibitive for most people, but if you don’t mind, it’s highly recommended.

I’ve tried all the Amouage men’s fragrances except Ciel and the recent releases. I’m fascinated by their richness, exoticism, and longevity. But my favorites are limited to two or three at most: Epic Man, Jubilation XXV, and/or Interlude Man or Memoir Man. Epic Man surprises with its opulence; that blend of spices and resins gives it great depth. It doesn’t seem suitable for daily wear or hot climates. Longevity is above average, and sillage is slightly more moderate than other scents from the house. Great oriental fragrance! Scent: 8, Originality: 7, Longevity: 9, Sillage: 7, Versatility: 6, Overall Rating: 7.4.

Amouage is an Omani niche house founded in 1983 by the Sultan to recreate the millennial Arab perfumery. For those who don’t know them, they make very complex, elaborate, and oriental fragrances, moving away from Western trends, although some like Reflection Man are more Western. I’ve tried most of the men’s scents, and the truth is the quality is impeccable. Whether they’re liked or not is subjective, but it’s impossible to deny the quality. These are perfumes with a lot of character and facets. What surprises me most about Epic Man is its opulent and serious aroma; it’s one of those perfumes that denotes maturity. Although I’m young and I love it. There’s a notable amount of spices, woods, and resins that provide consistency. The most perceived notes are saffron, nutmeg, myrrh, patchouli, oud wood, and musk. Its longevity stands out, though projection and sillage were a bit reserved, perhaps due to my skin. The ‘depth’ it has is striking; Amouage perfumes have many ‘layers’. Those accustomed to more ‘flat’ fragrances might find it excessive, but it’s a matter of getting to know this type of perfumery. It doesn’t seem suitable for daily wear or all seasons.

I’m commenting on the ‘new version’ with the magnetic cap and a full 100ml bottle. It seemed like an interesting fragrance regarding its olfactory notes, but not much more, honestly. It’s a green fragrance with a somewhat undefined note that seems like patchouli, with something else I can’t distinguish, perhaps myrtle or geranium, maybe some spice too, all over a fairly notable but not very dense incense base. Not much else. I don’t smell any Oud, myrrh, or many of the things it’s supposed to carry. Does it smell good? For my taste, yes, quite a bit, but it’s not really impactful or excellent, although it is an original or uncommon scent. Years ago, I wore the ‘vintage’ version well, and speaking from memory and going back a long time, it wasn’t a bomb, but I remember it was more potent. I see it as suitable for office or daily use, with 4-5 hours of longevity, perhaps a bit more if you really seek the fragrance, and with discreet sillage at all times. With different notes and an olfactory development, Memoir Man and Jubilation XXV (the one I like most for its scent, perhaps) gave me similar sensations, also in their ‘current’ versions. I stick with Interlude, absolutely and without a doubt.