Imitation Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Imitation Man vs. La Douleur Exquise
Is Imitation Man better than La Douleur Exquise?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CastoreumMyrrh
leatherwoodyrosefresh 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 La Douleur Exquise?
| Imitation Man | La Douleur Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Leslie Girard | Antoine Lie |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Imitation Man and La Douleur Exquise smell?
Imitation Man
Powdery
Leather
Woody
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Earthy
Floral
La Douleur Exquise
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Leather
Patchouli
Balsamic
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Imitation Man and La Douleur Exquise share?
Top
CitronNutmegBlack Pepper
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteTurkish Rose AbsoluteFrankincenseIris Pallida
Heart
Rose.Orris RootViolet
CloveCuminSaffron
Base
LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrrh
Castoreum absoluteAtlas CedarMyrrhIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish Labdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteTurkish Rose AbsoluteIris Pallida
Spicy Notes
NutmegBlack Pepper
CloveCuminSaffron
Animalic Notes
LeatherCastoreum
Castoreum absolute
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Imitation Man and La Douleur Exquise work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imitation Man or La Douleur Exquise?
| Imitation Man | La Douleur Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Imitation Man and La Douleur Exquise?
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
If you want a polite rose fragrance, look elsewhere. La Douleur Exquise is intense, resinous, and unapologetically dark from the first spray to the final drydown.La Douleur Exquise
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