Epic Man vs Al Oudh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Epic Man takes 5 of 7 categories.
Epic ManChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Al OudhChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Epic Man5/7
Al Oudh2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Epic Man
- Community sentiment
- Epic Man
- Longevity
- Epic Man
- Sillage & projection
- Epic Man
- Value for money
- Al Oudh
- Versatility
- Epic Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Oudh
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Epic ManAmouageAl OudhL'Artisan ParfumeurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 918 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
3,804 votes
36%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
918 votes
Category winnerEpic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEpic Man
SillageEpic Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl OudhBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
smoky77%
woody69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
oud69%
musky61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle
Heart
MyrrhGeranium
Base
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax
Top15-30 mins
CarawayDatesDried FruitsCardamomPink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherIncenseSaffronRoseIrisNeroli
Base6-8+ hrs
CivettaMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliMuskTonka BeanVirginia CedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Cardamom and Caraway. Durations are only published for Al Oudh, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Category winnerEpic ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,280
PerfumerRanda Hammami
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,831
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerAl OudhHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage 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.
Reviews →Al Oudh by L'Artisan Parfumeur is an intimate, spicy oriental scent centered on warm caraway, dried dates, and smoldering woods. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance opens with a sharp flash of culinary cumin and pink pepper that quickly softens into sticky dried fruit sweetness. A sheer ribbon of ag…
Reviews →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, Epic Man or Al Oudh?
Epic Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; Al Oudh is rated 3.91/5 from 918 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Al Oudh for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Epic Man or Al Oudh?
Epic Man lasts longest (Epic Man 78/100, Al Oudh 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epic Man or Al Oudh?
Epic Man projects furthest (Epic Man 67/100, Al Oudh 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic Man and Al Oudh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Cardamom and Caraway.
Is Epic Man or Al Oudh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Epic Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Epic Man is the stronger pick. Al Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic Man and Al Oudh?
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. Al Oudh has top notes of Caraway, Dates, Dried Fruits and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Incense and Saffron, a base of Civetta, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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