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    Side by side

    Epic Man vs. Al Areeq Gold

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Epic Man peaks in winter, while Al Areeq Gold belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Epic Man vs. Al Areeq Gold
    Epic ManAl Areeq Gold
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20092022
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerRanda Hammami
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Epic Man

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Smoky
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Al Areeq Gold

    Leather
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Smoky
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
    SaffronBlack Tea
    Heart
    MyrrhGeranium
    SuedeLeatherIncense
    Base
    FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood
    VanillaAmberwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Epic Man vs. Al Areeq Gold
    Epic ManAl Areeq Gold
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Leather fragrances often get labeled masculine. This one doesn't care. It's smoky and warm, rich and inviting, the kind of scent that makes you forget categories exist.Al Areeq Gold