Fragrance comparison

Rosa Sublime vs Epic Man

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,818 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rosa Sublime

Gucci

4.0014 votes

Rank #37,180 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #24,772 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rosa Sublime3/5

Epic Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Epic Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosa Sublime
Sillage & projection: Rosa Sublime
Value for money: Rosa Sublime
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

Rosa SublimeGucci

Epic ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

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

43%Love

21%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRosa Sublime

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value37

Category winnerRosa SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

musky77%

woody69%

rose61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OlibanumIncenseelemiPink Pepper

Heart3 to 5 hours

Damask RoseSaffronAmbrettolideAmbrette

Base6 to 8+ hours

MyrrhPatchouliVirginian CedarOrcanox™

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Incense, Pink Pepper and Saffron. Durations are only published for Rosa Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,180

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,772

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosa Sublime by Gucci pairs rich Damask rose with dry incense, resinous elemi, and bright pink pepper before resting on a bed of patchouli, cedar, and myrrh. Created by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui for The Alchemist's Garden collection, this floral amber release avoids sugary sweetness in favour of aromatic resin, soft a…

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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, Rosa Sublime or Epic Man?

Rosa Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories. Rosa Sublime is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes. Choose Rosa Sublime for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Sublime or Epic Man?

Rosa Sublime lasts longest (Rosa Sublime 85/100, Epic Man 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Sublime or Epic Man?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 81/100, Epic Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Sublime and Epic Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Incense, Pink Pepper and Saffron.

Is Rosa Sublime or Epic Man better for summer or winter?

Rosa Sublime suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Sublime and Epic Man?

Rosa Sublime has top notes of Olibanum, Incense, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose, Saffron, Ambrettolide and Ambrette, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar and Orcanox™. 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.