Fragrance comparison

Betrayal vs Imitation Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,214 ratings analysed

3 wins

Betrayal

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #51,146 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Imitation Man

Amouage

4.011,213 votes

Rank #24,529 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrayal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Betrayal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Imitation Man
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Betrayal3/4

Imitation Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BetrayalThe Dua Brand

Imitation ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.01/ 5 · 1,213 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

1,213 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBetrayal

SillageBetrayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBetrayalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

leather100%

woody92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperPatchouliCastoreumVetiverVioletNutmegButterMyrrhOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseOrrisViolet

Base

LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrhh

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Betrayal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men46

Unisex44

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,529

PerfumerLeslie Girard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImitation ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrayal by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance that merges rich Turkish rose with sharp black pepper and deep castoreum. Spray it on, and you immediately notice a dark floral intensity balanced by buttery orris and gritty vetiver. It is dense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pep…

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Amouage Imitation Man captures the gritty, electric atmosphere of 1970s NYC nightlife. It frames a prominent, powdery violet and orris heart against a raw base of castoreum and leather. This is a bold option for cool spring nights when you want to stand out from the crowd.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Betrayal or Imitation Man?

Betrayal takes 3 of 4 categories. Betrayal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Imitation Man is rated 4.01/5 from 1,213 votes. Choose Betrayal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Imitation Man for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Betrayal or Imitation Man?

Betrayal lasts longest (Betrayal 80/100, Imitation Man 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betrayal or Imitation Man?

Betrayal projects furthest (Betrayal 75/100, Imitation Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrayal and Imitation Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Castoreum.

Is Betrayal or Imitation Man better for summer or winter?

Betrayal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrayal and Imitation Man?

Betrayal features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Castoreum and Vetiver. Imitation Man has top notes of Citron, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Orris and Violet, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Castoreum and Patchouli.