Overture Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Overture Man vs. La Douleur Exquise
Overture Man peaks in winter, while La Douleur Exquise belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Overture Man | La Douleur Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2019 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | Antoine Lie |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Overture Man
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Animalic
Aromatic
La Douleur Exquise
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Leather
Patchouli
Balsamic
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronGingerGrapefruit
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteTurkish Rose AbsoluteFrankincenseIris Pallida
Heart
MyrrhCinnamonBenzoinLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium
CloveCuminSaffron
Base
Animalic NotesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage
Castoreum absoluteAtlas CedarMyrrhIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish Labdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Overture Man | La Douleur Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Overture Man does not whisper. It announces itself with cumin and cognac, demands attention with incense and leather. This is for those who want to be noticed, not for those seeking subtlety.Overture Man
If you want a polite rose fragrance, look elsewhere. La Douleur Exquise is intense, resinous, and unapologetically dark from the first spray to the final drydown.La Douleur Exquise