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Epic Man vs The Exclusives Salubrious

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

Updated 3,852 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Epic Man

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • The Exclusives Salubrious

    Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic Man4/7
The Exclusives Salubrious3/7
Ratings & consensus
Epic Man
Community sentiment
Epic Man
Longevity
Epic Man
Sillage & projection
The Exclusives Salubrious
Value for money
Epic Man
Versatility
The Exclusives Salubrious
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Exclusives Salubrious

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Epic ManAmouage
The Exclusives SalubriousBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%
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

31%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerEpic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityEpic Man

SillageThe Exclusives Salubrious

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value22
Category winnerEpic ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
smoky77%
woody69%
leather61%
amber100%
rose92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
oud61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm 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
Moroccan RoseGeraniumOrange Blossom
Heart
AmberOlibanum
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouliVetyverMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Geranium, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). 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–
Spring18
Summer9
Fall91
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerThe Exclusives SalubriousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex11
Women2
Men22
Unisex44
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,280

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerThe Exclusives SalubriousHigher 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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The Exclusives Salubrious by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a splash of Moroccan rose, geranium, and orange blossom before shifting into a dark heart of olibanum incense and warm amber. As the initial floral brightness settles, heavy base notes of agarwood oud, patchouli, and earthy vetyver dominate the trail. Mus…

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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 The Exclusives Salubrious?

Epic Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; The Exclusives Salubrious is rated 3.75/5 from 48 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Exclusives Salubrious for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Man or The Exclusives Salubrious?

They last about the same: Epic Man 78/100, The Exclusives Salubrious 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Epic Man or The Exclusives Salubrious?

Projection is very close: The Exclusives Salubrious 68/100, Epic Man 67/100 for sillage.

Do Epic Man and The Exclusives Salubrious smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Geranium, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Epic Man or The Exclusives Salubrious better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Exclusives Salubrious is the stronger pick. For winter, Epic Man is the stronger pick. The Exclusives Salubrious suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Man and The Exclusives Salubrious?

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. The Exclusives Salubrious has top notes of Moroccan Rose, Geranium and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Patchouli and Vetyver.

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