Fragrance comparison

Epic Man vs Rawda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,829 ratings analysed

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #26,097 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rawda

Rasasi

3.8025 votes

Rank #42,050 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rawda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rawda
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Epic Man3/7

Rawda4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic ManAmouage

RawdaRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

28%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerEpic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRawda

SillageRawda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRawdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

white floral65%

woody56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

Top

SaffronMyrrhJasmineAmber

Heart

NutmegClovesMaceCardamomHeliotropeCyclamen

Base

FirMuskCedarTonka BeanOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mace. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerRawdaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,097

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEpic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Rawda by Rasasi is a floral woody musk fragrance built on a backbone of deep resins and spices. It features a prominent opening of saffron and myrrh, which leads into a complex heart of nutmeg and cloves. The base settles into a resinous, woody musk profile that persists for hours. It is suited for cooler weather and …

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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, Epic Man or Rawda?

Rawda takes 4 of 7 categories. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; Rawda is rated 3.80/5 from 25 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rawda for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Man or Rawda?

Rawda lasts longest (Rawda 82/100, Epic Man 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Man or Rawda?

Rawda projects furthest (Rawda 71/100, Epic Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Man and Rawda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mace.

Is Epic Man or Rawda better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rawda is the stronger pick. For winter, Epic Man is the stronger pick. Rawda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Man and Rawda?

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. Rawda has top notes of Saffron, Myrrh, Jasmine and Amber, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Mace and Cardamom, a base of Fir, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.