Amouage · 2009 · EDP
Epic Man
Unspecified
A spicy woody oud fragrance with frankincense, saffron, myrrh, leather, and rich woods.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Randa Hammami. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Pink Pepper
- Frankincense
- Saffron
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Mace
- Myrtle
- Cumin
Heart notes
the soul- Myrrh
- Geranium
Base notes
the trail- Oud
- Leather
- Patchouli
- Cedarwood
- Sandalwood
- Castoreum
- Musk
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Smoky, resinous, late-empire.
Textures
- — Charred resin
- — Smoke-stained silk
- — Aged paper
- — Cold stone
- — Resin tear
- — Smoked silk
Materials
Agarwood · Brass · Persian wool · Frankincense · Limestone · Brushed pewter
Atmosphere
The room
Incense drifting through a marble courtyard at dusk
Weather
The air
Dry desert evening, 22°C, wind from the south
Interior Design
Maximalist Levantine
Carved cedar screens, low brass lamps, kilim on stone floor
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Marrakech at the call to prayer
Also at home in Istanbul, Muscat, Rome.
Literary Match
Pessoa — written by candle in a rented room
The Book of Disquiet — Pessoa · The Garden of the Prophet — Gibran
In one line
Amouage
Epic Man — smoky, resinous, late-empire.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Epic Man from skin to room.
