Fragrance comparison

No 10 vs Epic Man

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3,865 ratings analysed

No 10

Eutopie

3.8461 votes

Rank #24,272 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #23,301 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

No 10
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

No 102/7

Epic Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Epic Man
Community sentiment: Epic Man
Longevity: Epic Man
Sillage & projection: No 10
Value for money: No 10
Versatility: Epic Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 10Eutopie

Epic ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 53%

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

61 votes

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

Category winnerEpic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEpic Man

SillageNo 10

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNo 10Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegOlibanumSaffronGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrrhRose WaterAmberAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherLabdanumMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Olibanum, Saffron and Geranium. Durations are only published for No 10, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEpic ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex50

Women27

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 11%

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,272

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,301

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 10 hits the skin with an intense, resinous punch. You immediately notice raw frankincense, warm saffron, and dry nutmeg cutting through the air. It quickly rounds out into dark myrrh, honeyed amber, and a smoky nagarmotha woodiness that feels grounded and earthy. The leather in the base is thick, dark, and …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No 10 or Epic Man?

Epic Man takes 5 of 7 categories. No 10 is rated 3.84/5 from 61 votes; Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes. Choose No 10 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No 10 or Epic Man?

They last about the same: Epic Man 78/100, No 10 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No 10 or Epic Man?

Projection is very close: No 10 68/100, Epic Man 67/100 for sillage.

Do No 10 and Epic Man smell similar?

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

Is No 10 or Epic Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, No 10 is the stronger pick. For winter, No 10 is the stronger pick. No 10 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 10 and Epic Man?

No 10 has top notes of Nutmeg, Olibanum, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose Water, Amber and Amyris, a base of Leather, Labdanum, Musk and Patchouli. 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.