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    Imitation Man vs. Le Mat

    Clearly related
    Le Mat by Mendittorosa bottle

    Le Mat

    Mendittorosa
    Extrait de Parfum2014
    New comparison

    Imitation Man peaks in fall, while Le Mat belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Imitation Man vs. Le Mat
    Imitation ManLe Mat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20182014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerLeslie GirardAnne‑Sophie Behaghel
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Imitation Man

    Powdery
    Leather
    Woody
    Rose
    Fresh Spicy
    Violet
    Earthy
    Floral

    Le Mat

    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose
    Herbal
    Patchouli
    Woody
    Sweet
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitronNutmegBlack Pepper
    CloveBlack PepperNutmeg
    Heart
    Rose.Orris RootViolet
    Algerian GeraniumRose
    Base
    LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrrh
    Spanish ImmortelleCashmere WoodPatchouli Leaf

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Imitation Man vs. Le Mat
    Imitation ManLe Mat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    What makes Le Mat worth your attention is the geranium. It doesn't soften the way you'd expect in a rose-patchouli base. It pushes back. The result is a fragrance that smells confident without being.Le Mat