Fragrance comparison

Epic Man vs Shadi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,806 ratings analysed

4 wins

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #26,280 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Shadi

Akbari

3.502 votes

Rank #69,514 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Shadi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic Man4/4

Shadi0/4

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

Epic ManAmouage

ShadiAkbari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEpic Man

SillageEpic Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEpic ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

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

Pink PepperCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Orange BlossomCranberrySaffronMyrrh

Base

PatchouliLeatherCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,280

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Shadi by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with pink pepper and cardamom over a warm nutmeg hum. It moves into a floral resin core where orange blossom meets saffron, myrrh, and a tart cranberry twist. The dry-down leans woody and leathered, with patchouli and cedar adding a darker, more evening-leaning finish. It reads …

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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 Shadi?

Epic Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; Shadi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Shadi for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Man or Shadi?

Epic Man lasts longest (Epic Man 78/100, Shadi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Man or Shadi?

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

Do Epic Man and Shadi smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is Epic Man or Shadi better for summer or winter?

Shadi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Man and Shadi?

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. Shadi has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cranberry, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar.