Imitation Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Imitation Man vs. Slow Explosions
Is Imitation Man better than Slow Explosions?
Imitation Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Leather
leatherrose
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The essentials
What's different between Imitation Man and Slow Explosions?
| Imitation Man | Slow Explosions | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Leslie Girard | Josh Meyer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Imitation Man and Slow Explosions smell?
Imitation Man
Powdery
Leather
Woody
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Earthy
Floral
Slow Explosions
Leather
Warm Spicy
Rose
Fruity
Amber
Animalic
Fresh
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Imitation Man and Slow Explosions share?
Top
CitronNutmegBlack Pepper
Apple
Heart
Rose.Orris RootViolet
RoseSaffron
Base
LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrrh
LeatherBenzoinCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Rose
Animalic Notes
LeatherCastoreum
Leather
Spicy Notes
NutmegBlack Pepper
Saffron
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Benzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Imitation Man and Slow Explosions work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imitation Man or Slow Explosions?
| Imitation Man | Slow Explosions | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Slow Explosions?
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
Starts sweet, ends with conviction. The apple-rose opening is an invitation; the leather-saffron drydown is the conversation that follows. Eight to ten hours of warmth that builds rather than fades.Slow Explosions
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