Journey Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Journey Man vs. Insomnia
Is Journey Man better than Insomnia?
Journey Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Leather
aromaticamberwoodysweetleather
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 Journey Man and Insomnia?
| Journey Man | Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Journey Man and Insomnia smell?
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Insomnia
Amber
Leather
Sweet
Aromatic
Animalic
Oud
Honey
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Journey Man and Insomnia share?
Top
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
InkRed AppleHoney
Heart
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
AmberWoody NotesMyrrh
Base
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
OudLabdanumLeatherPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Fruity Notes
Juniper Berries
Red Apple
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Journey Man and Insomnia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Journey Man or Insomnia?
| Journey Man | Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Journey Man and Insomnia?
Journey Man earns its name by actually transforming on skin, not just shifting notes but changing character entirely. A truly intimate and lasting warmth unfolds.Journey Man
The ink note is not metaphorical. It smells like the inside of a pen, like words you only write at 3am. Layered over red apple and honey, it opens literary and strange.Insomnia
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