Imitation Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Imitation Man vs. Black Saffron
Is Imitation Man better than Black Saffron?
Imitation Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
LeatherVetiverViolet
powderyleatherwoodyfresh spicy
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 Imitation Man and Black Saffron?
| Imitation Man | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Leslie Girard | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Imitation Man and Black Saffron smell?
Imitation Man
Powdery
Leather
Woody
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Earthy
Floral
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Imitation Man and Black Saffron share?
Top
CitronNutmegBlack Pepper
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
Rose.Orris RootViolet
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrrh
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Black Violet
Animalic Notes
LeatherCastoreum
Leather
Spicy Notes
NutmegBlack Pepper
Saffron
Citric Notes
Citron
Chinese Grapefruit
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Imitation Man and Black Saffron work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imitation Man or Black Saffron?
| Imitation Man | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Imitation Man and Black Saffron?
This fragrance does not whisper. The leather and castoreum in the drydown will absolutely announce themselves, and the violet-iris heart can feel almost vintage in its powdery richness.Imitation Man
This is saffron done with real intent. The opening is deliberately abrasive, almost challenging, which is Byredo's way. The leather heart saves it, and the vetiver drydown is where it actually.Black Saffron
The hunt
Where to buy Imitation Man and Black Saffron
| Imitation Man | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $76.99fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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