Imitation Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Imitation Man vs. Le Mat
Is Imitation Man better than Le Mat?
Imitation Man peaks in fall, while Le Mat belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
NutmegBlack Pepper
woodyrosefresh spicyfloral
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 Le Mat?
| Imitation Man | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Leslie Girard | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Imitation Man and Le Mat smell?
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
What notes do Imitation Man and Le Mat share?
Top
CitronNutmegBlack Pepper
CloveBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Algerian GeraniumRose
Base
LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrrh
Spanish ImmortelleCashmere WoodPatchouli Leaf
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.Orris RootViolet
Algerian GeraniumSpanish ImmortelleRose
Spicy Notes
NutmegBlack Pepper
CloveBlack PepperNutmeg
Where they fit
When and where do Imitation Man and Le Mat work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imitation Man or Le Mat?
| Imitation Man | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Le Mat?
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
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