Epic Woman

17 reseñas

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• olorami

  June 29, 2015

  

  Exquisite Amouage perfume. Epic Woman is a very oriental rose: woody, smoky, and spicy, reminding me of Lalique’s Perles when it dries down. Like that one, I think a man can wear it perfectly. Its longevity is impressive. Epic Woman has truly lived up to its name; if I had to describe it with a song, it would be ‘Desert Rose’ by Sting and Cheb Mami. Do you know it? ‘This Desert Rose… No sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this…’

• ladyfragantica

  September 24, 2015

  

  It’s strong, a spicy and woody rose—it’s EPIC! It doesn’t remind me of anything else, lasts a long time, and is excellent. Obviously, the price is the only thing to consider before buying it.

• jotauelei

  January 13, 2016

  

  This perfume is HUGE—super intense and spicy, perfect for a special woman; you need to know how to wear it, or you won’t go unnoticed. Longevity? You shower and you can still smell it. When you put it on, you can feel the quality of the oils and aromas; everything feels special. The bottle is insane. Even though the price is high, it’s for someone with character, so I’d say it’s worth it.

• gelo999

  February 27, 2016

  

  Epic Woman is one of my favorite Amouage scents; it feels like a rich, warm, almost mentholated balsamic Oriental, like eucalyptus but drier, semi-linear, brushing against medicinal without going too far. The spices add a kick, but the tea and opulent woods set the pace: oud, guaiac wood, sandalwood, and patchouli give it depth, combined with smoky frankincense and a rose backdrop. The dry-down is fantastic; it leaves you wanting more. It finishes with amber, vanilla, and musk that refine the blend into a perfect, harmonious scent. Epic embodies the luxury and sophistication of the Middle East without a predefined gender, boasting nuclear-level longevity and projection. Rating: 8.

• oscarsh86

  September 26, 2016

  

  Based on what I’ve read, Epic Woman is a well-spiced oriental rose, especially with cumin, and a smoky touch from frankincense. On my skin, right from the start, it smells of rose, cumin, and frankincense. It never feels feminine in any way; the base woods keep the rose firmly in a clearly unisex space. In the lower-mid phase, the cumin drops and it becomes a bit more floral. Even though there are more flowers in the ingredients, the queen is always the rose. From the mid-stage to the end, it smells quite linear; I barely notice any changes. The only shift is that as it dries down, it gets slightly vanilla-like, but never excessive—more like a very subtle vanilla. I don’t feel any amber or musk notes. The performance seemed above average, with good initial projection and acceptable longevity. Given its floral and spicy nature, I’d wear it in temperate or cold climates; heat could ruin it. As others say, it’s unisex without a doubt. I consider it one of the most masculine roses I’ve ever smelled, so the word ‘Woman’ shouldn’t scare any men. Personally, I liked it. The first time I tested it on my hand, it didn’t say much; I expected more. But when I wore it properly, it captivated me. The aura of its rose envelops you for hours, and the spices and frankincense give it that special touch. Still, I think the price is excessive for what it offers, even if you like it.

• blackened

  December 12, 2016

  

  Amouage Tea with Villoresi. That could be the title of this magnificent perfume’s scene. It recalls the spiced/Mediterranean signature of Villoresi in some way, playing with that base of caraway and laurel, like ancestral Mediterranean cuisine that looks straight at its Tunisian and Libyan neighbors with the Mediterranean as the connecting link. Here, to that spiced/culinary memory of Villoresi, more meditative elements are added: from tea (a meditative Asian tea very westernized) to incense and the fine woods of the Omani house signature, which turn it into a more exotic and complex perspective. Fine exoticism with an epic tea looking out at the Indian Ocean.

• Selene

  January 28, 2018

  

  I’ve wanted to try this perfume line for a while. Something different coming from the lands of the Sultanate of Oman. Particularly, Epic Woman is inspired by the Silk Roads: routes that went from the Eastern Mediterranean to China (passing through Arabia, Persia, and India). They became one of the most significant achievements of world civilization, as thousands of merchants exchanged cultures and art through those places. Epic Woman attempts to evoke those perfumes traded back then, symbolizing the luxury of jewels and the aromas of spices. Silk wasn’t the only good; there was also gold and silver. The perfume is very oily; we’re talking about a fragrance of extremely high quality, but to my surprise, the scent isn’t very potent; it’s more subtle despite its oriental nature. In the first few minutes, the spices and oud are very powerful, eclipsing the other notes. But after an hour, a high-quality Red Rose ignites, accompanied by a fine incense with touches of patchouli. It has a dry cut, slightly sweet and sour. It’s interesting, and the fact that it’s oily invites us to think that, while not very potent, it will linger on the skin for a long time. At first, it didn’t quite close for me, but once the rose started to ascend, my opinion changed. Still, I remain partial to the spiced rose in Samsara or the rose in Sacre de Parfum. I don’t think they have the component quality of this fragrance, but they attract me more olfactorily. Nevertheless, Epic Woman is luxury; for those who like oriental scents and have the money to buy jewelry like candy, I would totally recommend it.

• Kobyeray

  August 31, 2021

  

  Another Amouage perfume where the ‘woman’ in the name is superfluous. A completely unisex fragrance with a super-spiced, velvety, and warm rose. A very elegant and distinctive scent.

• Kobyeray

  September 16, 2021

  

  Another Amouage where the label ‘Woman’ is superfluous. It’s completely unisex, featuring a super-spicy, velvety, and warm rose. A very elegant and distinctive fragrance.

• Flor Domínguez

  December 27, 2021

  

  Epic is the living embodiment of Middle Eastern perfumes. I wear it, and its scent transports me to Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, to an epic Mediterranean tale where the scent of frankincense is found in every Bedouin shop, in every craft, in every corner of the silk, amber, and powdered sandalwood markets. It hypnotizes, captivates, and seduces me. It’s a fragrance with a lasting trail, special for cold climates, and totally unisex.

• jotauelei

  October 1, 2022

  

  Exquisite from every angle, super oriental and addictive; I think it drives me crazy like cinnamon does. I gifted it to my mom and she loves it. It lasts a long time, even after showering, with a good trail and longevity, combining addictive notes. I would recommend not wearing too much of it.

• ZenNatsume

  August 10, 2023

  

  I perceive this perfume as extremely aromatic, green, and spiced, completely unisex, with a heavy trail and enormous longevity, with note quality that stands out, just like everything else I’ve smelled from this house, keeping it firmly in my favorites. Thanks to this perfume, I discovered what caraway is: a spicy, anise-like, herbal, and floral spice that dominates the entire evolution, making this perfume unique. I detect some flowers, especially geranium, but without saturation; I can’t distinguish the rose. I imagine the tea note to be spiced green tea with cinnamon, a delicious and neutral cinnamon that doesn’t lead to sweetness but to a woody base where I can’t distinguish the oud, but I do smell the sandalwood, which is very aromatic. Patchouli is noticeable but not overpowering, which allows me to enjoy its relaxing properties even with the perfume’s potency. In conclusion, it’s a fragrance bomb, recommended for lovers of potent, oriental, spiced, and long-lasting scents. It immediately enters my top 20.

• Esker81

  March 8, 2024

  

  Beautiful, opulent, elegant, and yet not overwhelming. It reminds me a lot of Aromatics in White by Clinique, another little-known gem of spices, rose, and musk. It’s not for everyone, especially those with strong personalities. I really feel the spices, the caraway, the rose, and the musk. I barely detect the frankincense (some might call me anosmic).

• Mr. Baskerville

  April 24, 2024

  

  It delivers what it promises. I have to admit defeat and acknowledge how well-formulated it is. Indeed, it projects an epic and very oriental image. I stick with its feminine image, as I not only understand that’s how it was conceived, but I personally desire it. If you read the previous reviews, you’ll see the image it evokes: the Silk Road or a tale from One Thousand and One Nights. That same image rises within me, the poetry of an epic where the heroine is a woman, perhaps not like Khawla bint al-Azwar, but certainly in keeping with women in a male royal court, who played high stakes with intelligence and courage. Spicy and well-crafted, it has an intense but not overwhelming opening; I perceive a well-aged oud that distances us from the Western mindset. Without rushing but without pausing, the rose emerges, the protagonist but not highlighting itself in a crude way, blending with aromas that recall flowers, spices, and a tiny human touch, probably caraway that I sense as cumin. It hasn’t been easy for me to find the notes, and I had to work the fragrance thoroughly. Longevity and projection are excellent, hitting the sweet spot: perceptible without annoying, accompanying you for hours. Opulent, exotic, seductive, and elegant. The investment already informs you that it’s not for childish posing (not even if done at mid-life), and although it’s not forbidden to wear it to McDonald’s in a Porsche (because you won millions as a YouTuber or influencer), it probably won’t look right; posing should be intelligent. For users who aren’t going for that and can afford the splurge, I believe it’s a great purchase.

• Mr. Baskerville

  May 8, 2024

  

  It delivers exactly what it promises. I’m bowing down to how well this fragrance is formulated. It definitely evokes an epic and very oriental image. I stick with its feminine vibe: that’s how it was designed, and personally, I crave that. If you check out previous reviews, you’ll see the image Epic Woman conjures: the Silk Road, or more closely, a tale of One Thousand and One Nights. That’s exactly what it awakens in me: poetry about an epic where the heroine is a woman, perhaps not Khawla bint al-Azwar, but certainly in tune with those women in a male-dominated royal court who, with intelligence and courage, played high-stakes games and decided the fate of thousands. Spiced and carefully developed in its phases, it has an intense but not overwhelming opening; I perceive a well-crafted oud that steers us away from the Western ideal. Slowly but surely, the rose emerges, the protagonist but without being crudely dominant, blending with flowers, spices, and a hint of humanity, probably caraway that I sense more as cumin. I haven’t found it easy to pinpoint the notes; I had to really work the fragrance. Longevity and projection are excellent, hitting the sweet spot: perceptible without being annoying, yet accompanying you for several hours. Opulent, exotic, seductive, and elegant. The price tag already signals it’s not meant for childish posturing (not even in middle age), and while it’s not forbidden to wear it to McDonald’s in a Porsche, it probably won’t look right; the posturing needs to be intelligent. For users who can afford the splurge, it’s a great purchase.

• samucel87

  May 11, 2025

  

  I’m not a huge fan of green scents, and geranium bothers me… that said, I recognize the masterpiece we have here. It’s impossible to define, but to me, it smells like an intense green note, perhaps too strong at first, which dries down to reveal an oriental heart from the blend of oud and incense. The dry-down is a delight: sophisticated, feminine, and complex, with rose playing an unusual lead role. It doesn’t overpower everything; it’s blended so well it acts as a bridge between that Amouage oriental side and the green facets. It’s exquisite, very versatile, and in my opinion, more feminine than neutral. Regarding performance: it depends on whether you’re talking about the Epic or the Epic 56 (they smell identical to me). The 56 is a beast in terms of projection and longevity; the Epic is a more contained version but still stands out. If you have euros to spare, buy the 56; it’s worth it. But if Amouage is already a financial stretch for you, the standard version is a great option.

• GoyTa

  October 27, 2025

  

  Ugh, I can’t quite put it into words. It’s my absolute favorite treasure; I don’t wear it often because I don’t want to use it up, but with autumn here, it’s finally time. It’s an olfactory spectacle: dark yet fresh, oriental yet chypre. The best thing I’ve ever smelled!!!