Fate Man

22 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Jaipur

  November 4, 2014

  

  Fate for Men is a brutal luxury fragrance. In my opinion, it surpasses Gold and Jubilation in opulence, though that’s just my take, don’t take it as gospel. I feel it’s so loaded with spices (ginger, cumin, saffron) and balsamics (myrrh, incense) that even an amateur like me notices. It does all the honors to Amouage with that Arab touch. It’s not for daily wear or anything; its exoticism calls for special occasions. Longevity and projection are top-notch.

• Tami Franco

  January 2, 2015

  

  While I find similarities with Beloved Man and Jubilation because they are soft, beautiful, and sensual oriental scents, I also see parallels with Opus VII and Fate as opposites to the first ones: they are strong orientals, not sensual, not versatile, complex, cluttered, and very smoky. I would never wear them. I identify this type of fragrance with smells of religious or intellectual microclimates, like temples, cathedrals, universities, or bazaars, but not with people, unless perhaps with standout personalities in those fields whose intellectual opulence is inversely proportional to a lamentably underdeveloped sensitivity, since these scents invite satisfying intellectual curiosity more than romantic skin-to-skin enjoyment.

• gbriel

  July 7, 2015

  

  At first, I loved it; it reminds me of freshly dusted cinnamon powder over my mother’s rice pudding. But as hours passed, I realized the absinthe mixed with licorice eventually gets tiring. Overall, it’s a spiced, silky, earthy, and balsamic aroma, but notes like saffron, absinthe, and licorice stand out too much and make it get boring after wearing it for several hours.

• drakecito

  January 5, 2016

  

  Recently tried the magnetic cap version and liked it quite a bit. Maybe among the ‘modernized’ versions, this is one of the ones that impressed me most after Interlude and others like Opus IV. It’s a very spiced oriental (sometimes too much), featuring cumin, incense, saffron, woods, musk, and a very particular licorice root that sweetens it up a lot along with the immortelle. True, the licorice and cumin can get tiring if you wear it a lot or over-apply. As it dries down, it becomes a bit monotonous with the frankincense and spices, fairly linear. Good longevity, easily lasting 9-10 hours, powerful projection for the first hour then settling down. Very good performance, not a bomb. That said, maybe one of the best from the brand in this category. I don’t share those pseudo-philosophical associations about ‘intellectualism’. It’s just a scent that will appeal more or less to different people.

• drakecito

  January 10, 2016

  

  Just tried it with the magnetic cap and liked this Amouage one a lot. Maybe among the updated versions, this is one of the ones that impressed me most, after Interlude and others like Opus IV. It’s a very spiced oriental (sometimes too much), with cumin, incense, saffron, woods, musk, and a very particular licorice root that sweetens it up a lot along with the immortelle. As others say, the licorice and especially the cumin can get tiring if worn too much or applied heavily. It also lacks a bit of variety when drying down, staying monotonous with the incense and spices. Lasts 9-10 hours easily, with heavy projection for the first hour then settling down. Good performance, not a bomb, maybe one of the best from the brand in this regard. I don’t share the philosophical theories about ‘intellectualism’; it’s just a scent that will appeal or not to whoever tries it.

• Miguelón

  February 10, 2016

  

  Incense scent with a floral touch, nothing more. It’s not worth the price of the bottle; I just don’t like it. It smells soapy, slightly sweet and spicy. I have three Amouage samples and none of them have convinced me. My rating is 5.

• Miguelón

  February 21, 2016

  

  It’s incense-y, floral, and nothing more. Not worth the bottle price. It smells like soap, a bit sweet and spicy. I have three Amouage samples and none of them have worked for me. My rating is 5.

• Sibarita

  March 31, 2016

  

  It’s a beast. I knew I’d love it because of the incense it promises. The opening is ginger and tangerine, but then the fruity incense takes over and really hooks me. I love it because I’m a fan of the Arab world and its spices; smelling it transports me straight to Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech with those incense burners going wild. The trail is medium-to-high, ideal for night or cold days thanks to its balsamic notes. I simply love Fate; it will be my next Amouage purchase.

• El poder del aroma

  June 13, 2016

  

  What kind of curry do you desire? Hehe. I like to start original fragrances with such preambles to add emotion. I love rice with curry and raisins, I recommend it if you like contrasting flavors. Every time I’m about to open a jar of curry, I think of Fate for Men. Despite liking the aroma of curry, I think this fragrance has zero versatility. But as for the concept, it is indeed interesting.

• SMAUG

  September 2, 2016

  

  Hello friends, greetings. I’ll talk about this amazing and wonderful fragrance. I think Fate is very important for Amouage because it showcases those precious notes that define the brand. For me, it’s very enjoyable, although I agree with its polarizing reaction, as it just flaunts major oriental notes without asking permission. It’s the most oriental there is; its notes aren’t common in the West but they are in the East. I think it’s Amouage’s voice, completely in style. Let me tell you my experience with Fate for Man: you really feel the Omani vibe, super oriental, with two types of incense that don’t seem too blended thanks to the craftsmanship. It’s quite different; every time I wear it, it transports me to Arab countries. It’s very wearable and comfortable, contrary to what many think. There are more fragrances that shine brighter in polarizing tastes, but none like this in terms of reaction: you love it or you hate it. I have the magnetic cap that stays well on the skin and lasts between 7-10 hours. It’s interesting how the notes develop: I perceive a lot of mandarin and incenses, labdanum from start to finish, tonka bean at the dry down, and the other notes too. It doesn’t overproject, maybe a meter or two, and fades to become a skin scent by the 6-hour mark. I like this type of fragrance; I’ve used it casually and intimately; it evolves fascinatingly. Its bottle and box are top-notch. I think Fate deserves a better spot for fragrance lovers; it has left me wrapped from start to finish. Exquisite, totally Arab style, semi-linear and imposing. If it has cumin and ginger, you notice them, but they fade until they reach the skin, where you also feel the woods. I recommend it, but test before buying. Longevity: 8/10, Versatility: 7/10, Projection: 8/10, Tenacity: 10/10, Quality: 9/10, Sillage: 8.5/10, Scent: 9.5/10. TOTAL: 9.5/10. A spectacular fragrance.

• uhm

  April 11, 2017

  

  I like the scent, although I expected more punch; the longevity is good. I used to fear cumin and incense, but they’re very friendly and blend well with licorice, which gives that sweetness I like, and immortelle, which sometimes smells like curry and gets tiring in other perfumes, but here it’s not excessively pronounced. I have too many perfumes, and with the high price, I’m covered with the small decant I have.

• Darkbeat

  June 5, 2017

  

  If you’ve been in an Arab souq, you know how Fate smells: it’s a championship spicy oriental. I’ve really liked it; at the start, it’s a swarm of spices over a smoky background, highlighting cumin with a slight citrusy orange sweetness, embraced by saffron, absinthe, and ginger, nothing strident. Then incense appears, balsamic, resinous, almost sweet and effervescent, with a discreet floral. This part is spectacular; the incense is beautiful and well-executed. Then it sweetens a bit without excess, becoming woody, smoky, resinous, creamy, and exotically musky. A delight. Very long-lasting, exceeding 8 hours on skin, though projection fades a bit. It’s special, for special occasions, not very versatile for daily life, and especially for cold climates and night. The only downside is the price, somewhat disproportionate, but if you can afford it, it’s highly recommended and enigmatic.

• Darkbeat

  June 7, 2017

  

  If you’ve ever walked into an Arab souk to buy spices, you know what Fate smells like: it’s a championship spiced oriental. I loved it; it starts very spiced, like a swarm over a smoky base, where cumin shines with a citrusy and sweet orange touch, accompanied by saffron, absinthe, and ginger, all very balanced and not piercing. Then the incense comes out, balsamic, resinous, and almost sweet. It’s spectacular, very well made. Then it sweetens up a bit without going overboard, turning woody, smoky, resinous, yet creamy and musky. A delight. Lasts more than 8 hours on skin, though projection drops a bit. It’s very special, for special occasions and cold weather, not for everyday use. The only flaw is the price, which is very high, but if you can afford it, it’s recommended.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 8, 2019

  

  I think I’ve mentioned in other reviews that Interlude Man and Jubilation XXV are the most ‘Arabic’ of Amouage, but I’m editing that now: they are, along with Fate for Men. The first time I tried it, I was blown away. I didn’t have much faith because I’d read the brand had slipped into mediocrity, but that’s far from the truth. I encountered a luxury oriental fragrance: sweet spices, resins, and a very original Arab exoticism. So intense that I don’t know when to wear it; I only know it’s a no for summer. It has outstanding longevity, projection, and sillage. Speaking of which, along with Interlude, it’s the Amouage men’s scent with the most impact.

• kjarr

  May 14, 2019

  

  With Fate, it’s like with most Amouages: every time I wear it, it’s a different experience. They are my ‘jewels’. Fate is an olfactory experience: sometimes cumin dominates, other times immortelle, other times the spice shop vibe, and it’s always fun. I don’t know what makes one note stand out over another each time, though I know it’s due to skin chemistry or temperature. That’s why it’s exceptional and deserves a try, but don’t buy blindly; test it several times or get a sample because it’s not for everyone. A companion said she loved how it smelled ‘clean’, whereas I’d say the opposite. Everyone perceives it differently, which makes it extraordinary. For me, I use it in cold climates, day and night, from formal settings to ‘night hunting’. It’s an ‘ultra-oriental’ oriental that draws attention. Longevity and sillage are Amouage-level; that says it all. Be careful with sprays, go little by little until you find your dose.

• kjarr

  May 19, 2019

  

  What happens with Fate is what happens with most Amouages: every time I wear it, it’s a different experience. They are my ‘jewels’. It’s an olfactory experience: sometimes cumin dominates, other times immortelle, other times it smells like a spice shop, and it’s always fun. I don’t know what depends on one note standing out more, it’s a mystery, though I know it’s due to skin or temperature. That’s why it’s exceptional and deserves a try, but don’t buy it blindly; try it several times in a sample or at a perfumery because it’s not for everyone. I was surprised that a colleague thought it smelled ‘clean’, whereas I would say the opposite. Everyone perceives it differently, and that makes it unique. For me, in cold climates, day or night, in formal situations or ‘night hunting’. It’s an oriental, ‘very oriental’, that draws attention and makes you feel different. Longevity and projection are pure Amouage. Be careful with sprays, go little by little so you don’t regret it.

• Metaleroenésimo

  June 1, 2019

  

  I remember saying in my previous Amouage reviews that the most Arab ones were Interlude Man and Jubilation XXV. Edit: those are, and Fate for Men is too. The first time I tried it, I was blown away. I didn’t have much faith because I’d read that Amouage had dropped its level, but nothing could be further from the truth. I stumbled upon a fantastic oriental fragrance: spicy, sweet, and resinous, with clearly Arab exoticism and very original. I’m not sure what occasions to wear it for, but I know it’s nothing for summer. It has outstanding longevity, projection, and sillage. Along with Interlude, it’s the masculine scent with the best tenacity from Amouage.

• gelo999

  March 15, 2020

  

  If Interlude uses oregano to give character to the burning agarwood, Fate uses cumin to evoke the strength and power of the inevitable, no coincidence that both are from the same era and spice-based. I’ve never heard a sweet cumin fragrance as beautiful; other times they seemed heavy, sweaty, or lewd, but here the incense with copaiba balsam gives it a unique oriental spirituality, a masterpiece by Mr. Chong. Plus, I didn’t think immortelle and licorice would assemble so well within this spell of the East. Excellent: 9.5

• gelo999

  April 5, 2020

  

  If Interlude uses oregano for agarwood, Fate uses cumin to evoke the force of the inevitable. I’ve never heard such a beautiful sweet cumin fragrance; other times it’s been heavy, sweaty, or lewd, but here the spirituality of incense with copaiba balsam makes it unique and oriental. Plus, I didn’t think the immortelle and licorice would blend so well in this Eastern spell. Excellent: 9.5.

• Landberk70

  June 15, 2021

  

  I’ve worn this perfume for a year, and honestly, my perspective has changed today. At first, I loved it, with that hit of cumin and a green, woody base. It’s interesting and pleasant, unless you’re bothered by the spice shop vibe. I used to think it was a beast in projection and longevity, but it’s not; I wonder if my sensors got burned out or if it really doesn’t last as long. It’s elegant but has low sillage and projection, just like other ouds that promise a lot but remain discreet. Fate is wearable year-round; today I applied six sprays and it didn’t overwhelm: it starts strong like an English horse and then walks like a lamb. Perfume for mature men, over 30. Scent: 7/10, Sillage: 6/10, Longevity: 5/10, Projection: 5/10.

• SirCharlie

  February 9, 2022

  

  Amouage Fate Man is one of the densest and deepest fragrances I know. It has a resinous facet and a powerful spicy backbone, even with an animalic touch. It starts with a cardamom, herbal, and slightly camphoraceous opening, but then it becomes almost pure resin and spice, like a desert storm that can overwhelm you if you don’t know where you’re going. It’s the stereotypical oriental: strong, opulent, and with a distinct Arab imprint. I had to give it a lot of thought before judging it properly, so now I say it’s high quality with otherworldly longevity and projection, but it’s not my favorite because it’s a ready-made archetype. It’s unisex, but leans masculine, perfect for cold weather (though in the East, they wear it in the heat), ideal for lovers of the East. Rating: 8/10 quality, 5/10 personal taste.

• Angelmaius

  February 18, 2025

  

  Imagine an ancient wooden Gothic church, but not in the dark; rather, in a sunlit forest where the sun bathes the ground. Fate is exactly that: incense with a balsamic touch and a green note that brings it to life. It’s so appealing that it’s hard to dislike, though those who have an opinion, will have one. The longevity is good—not the most potent of Amouage, but the sillage is acceptable, ideal for being close to people without overwhelming their noses.