Imitation Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Imitation Man vs. Sandalwood
Is Imitation Man better than Sandalwood?
Imitation Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
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The essentials
What's different between Imitation Man and Sandalwood?
| Imitation Man | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Leslie Girard | Ibraheem Al.Qurashi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Imitation Man and Sandalwood smell?
Imitation Man
Powdery
Leather
Woody
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Earthy
Floral
Sandalwood
Powdery
Woody
Amber
Fruity
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Imitation Man and Sandalwood share?
Top
CitronNutmegBlack Pepper
RaspberryRose
Heart
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Powdery NotesCedarwood
Base
LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrrh
SandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Rose
Where they fit
When and where do Imitation Man and Sandalwood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imitation Man or Sandalwood?
| Imitation Man | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Imitation Man and Sandalwood?
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
Some sandalwoods hit you in the chest. This one sits under your collar instead. Powdery, warm, almost shy, but it has staying power that earns its name.Sandalwood
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