Fragrance comparison

Eminonu vs Epic Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,813 ratings analysed

Eminonu

le Pelerin

3.569 votes

Rank #66,707 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #25,377 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eminonu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Eminonu0/4

Epic Man4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eminonule Pelerin

Epic ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEpic Man

SillageEpic Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value37

Category winnerEpic ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

amber58%

smoky44%

metallic30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPepperBlack CardamomCaraway

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronIncenseGingerLilac

Base4 to 6 hours

Precious WoodsAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliMuskGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Caraway, Saffron and Incense. Durations are only published for Eminonu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,707

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,377

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eminonu by le Pelerin presents an intense woody spicy profile built around cold culinary seeds and dark resins. The fragrance starts with a dry snap of black cardamom, caraway, nutmeg, and pepper, delivering a fresh spicy bite that cuts through crisp air. As the heart unfolds, cool lilac and ginger meet smoldering inc…

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Amouage Epic Man opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and cold olibanum, evoking the dry, spiced air of an ancient trading route. It settles into a heavy base of leather, castoreum, and dark oud, making it an ideal choice for formal winter nights.

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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, Eminonu or Epic Man?

Epic Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Eminonu is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes. Choose Eminonu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eminonu or Epic Man?

Epic Man lasts longest (Epic Man 78/100, Eminonu 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eminonu or Epic Man?

Epic Man projects furthest (Epic Man 67/100, Eminonu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eminonu and Epic Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Caraway, Saffron and Incense.

Is Eminonu or Epic Man better for summer or winter?

Eminonu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eminonu and Epic Man?

Eminonu has top notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Black Cardamom and Caraway, heart notes of Saffron, Incense, Ginger and Lilac, a base of Precious Woods, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk. Epic Man has top notes of Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Castoreum.