Journey Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Journey Man vs. Vanille
Is Journey Man better than Vanille?
Journey Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LeatherTonka BeanMusk
aromaticcitrusamberwarm spicywoodysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Journey Man and Vanille?
| Journey Man | Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin | Mona di Orio |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Journey Man and Vanille smell?
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanille
Woody
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Sweet
Rum
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Journey Man and Vanille share?
Top
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
CloveRumBitter OrangePetitgrain
Heart
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverYlang-Ylang
Base
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
VanillaAmberTonka BeanTolu BalsamLeatherMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
Bitter OrangePetitgrain
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
VanillaTonka Bean
Spicy Notes
Sichuan PepperCardamom
Clove
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Tolu Balsam
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Journey Man and Vanille work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Journey Man or Vanille?
| Journey Man | Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Journey Man and Vanille?
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
Most vanillas announce themselves. This one sneaks in through the back door with rum and clove, then stays for eight hours. The boozy warmth never gets saccharine, it stays dry, smoky, and adult.Vanille
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