Boadicea the Victorious
Rank #19,597 AmberRose
The Exclusives Salubrious vs Epic Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Epic Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
The Exclusives SalubriousChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Epic ManChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Exclusives Salubrious3/7
Epic Man4/7
- 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
The Exclusives SalubriousBoadicea the VictoriousEpic ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%
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 hate31%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
48 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
Category winners
LongevityEpic Man
SillageThe Exclusives Salubrious
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEpic ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
oud61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
smoky77%
woody69%
leather61%
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 = sharedTop
Moroccan RoseGeraniumOrange Blossom
Heart
AmberOlibanum
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouliVetyverMuskTonka Bean
Top
Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle
Heart
MyrrhGeranium
Base
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring18
Summer9
Fall91
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Exclusives SalubriousMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,597
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#26,280
PerfumerRanda Hammami
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Exclusives SalubriousHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, The Exclusives Salubrious or Epic Man?
Epic Man takes 4 of 7 categories. The Exclusives Salubrious is rated 3.75/5 from 48 votes; Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes. Choose The Exclusives Salubrious for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, The Exclusives Salubrious or Epic Man?
They last about the same: Epic Man 78/100, The Exclusives Salubrious 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Exclusives Salubrious or Epic Man?
Projection is very close: The Exclusives Salubrious 68/100, Epic Man 67/100 for sillage.
Do The Exclusives Salubrious and Epic Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.
Is The Exclusives Salubrious or Epic Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Exclusives Salubrious is the stronger pick. For winter, The Exclusives Salubrious is the stronger pick. The Exclusives Salubrious suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Exclusives Salubrious and Epic Man?
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. 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.
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