Journey Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2014
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Journey Man vs. Thé Darbouka
Is Journey Man better than Thé Darbouka?
Journey Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
fresh spicycitrusamberwarm spicysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Journey Man and Thé Darbouka?
| Journey Man | Thé Darbouka | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel, Amelie Bourgeois |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Journey Man and Thé Darbouka smell?
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Thé Darbouka
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Citrus
Amber
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Journey Man and Thé Darbouka share?
Top
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
BergamotCacao
Heart
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
Spicy NotesImmortelle
Base
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
StyraxOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
Bergamot
Spicy Notes
Sichuan PepperCardamom
Spicy Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Journey Man and Thé Darbouka work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Journey Man or Thé Darbouka?
| Journey Man | Thé Darbouka | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Journey Man and Thé Darbouka?
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
Cacao in a tea fragrance is an unusual call. But that's the point, it keeps Thé Darbouka from playing by the rules. Warm, yes. Herbal, certainly. But with a spice kick that won't let you forget.Thé Darbouka
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