Fragrance comparison

Beach Hut Man vs Epic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,425 ratings analysed

4 wins

Beach Hut Man

Amouage

4.183,415 votes

Rank #25,950 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #44,222 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beach Hut Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Beach Hut Man
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Beach Hut Man4/4

Epic0/4

Ratings & consensus: Beach Hut Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Beach Hut Man
Sillage & projection: Beach Hut Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Beach Hut Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Beach Hut ManAmouage

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 3,415 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerBeach Hut ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

3,415 votes

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBeach Hut Man

SillageBeach Hut Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

fresh42%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MintGalbanumOrange Blossom

Heart

IvyVetiverMoss

Base

Woody NotesMyrrhPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Vetiver, Moss and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,950

PerfumerElise Benat

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBeach Hut ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Beach Hut Man challenges the typical aquatic summer archetype. It opens with an intense blast of fresh mint and bitter green galbanum. This combination dries down into a base of rich, earthy ivy and damp moss. It is built for hot summer days when you need a fragrance that projects clean energy without smelling…

Reviews →

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Beach Hut Man or Epic?

Beach Hut Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Beach Hut Man is rated 4.18/5 from 3,415 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Beach Hut Man for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Beach Hut Man or Epic?

Beach Hut Man lasts longest (Beach Hut Man 83/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beach Hut Man or Epic?

Beach Hut Man projects furthest (Beach Hut Man 73/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beach Hut Man and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Vetiver, Moss and Myrrh.

Is Beach Hut Man or Epic better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beach Hut Man and Epic?

Beach Hut Man has top notes of Mint, Galbanum and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ivy, Vetiver and Moss, a base of Woody Notes, Myrrh and Patchouli. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.