Epic Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Epic Man vs. V for Men
Is Epic Man better than V for Men?
Epic Man peaks in winter, while V for Men belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
FrankincenseNutmegPink Pepper
amberfresh spicywarm spicywoodyaromaticbalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Epic Man and V for Men?
| Epic Man | V for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Randa Hammami | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Epic Man and V for Men smell?
Epic Man
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Balsamic
V for Men
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Epic Man and V for Men share?
Top
CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Elemi ResinCitruses
Heart
MyrrhGeranium
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
Base
FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmeg
Woody Notes
CedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
CedarOud
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
FrankincenseElemi Resin
Floral Notes
Geranium
Orris Root
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Epic Man and V for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Epic Man or V for Men?
| Epic Man | V for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Epic Man and V for Men?
Epic Man is not subtle. This is a fragrance that announces itself, and the frankincense upfront is unmissable. If you want something for the boardroom, look elsewhere.Epic Man
Frankincense-forward masculinity. Not the citrus-and-cedar crowd. If you want people to lean in when you enter, this is built for exactly that. The V doesn't announce itself, it settles, and stays.V for Men
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