Reflection Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Reflection Man vs. NILUS
Is Reflection Man better than NILUS?
Reflection Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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woodywhite floralpowderycitrus
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 Reflection Man and NILUS?
| Reflection Man | NILUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Lucas Sieuzac | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Reflection Man and NILUS smell?
Reflection Man
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Iris
Warm Spicy
NILUS
White Floral
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Animalic
Fresh
Musky
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Reflection Man and NILUS share?
Top
PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart
NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmine
Citric Notes
PetitgrainNeroliBitter Orange Leaf
Bergamot
Woody Notes
SandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Woody NotesCedar
Spicy Notes
Red PepperPink Pepper
Ginger
Where they fit
When and where do Reflection Man and NILUS work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Reflection Man or NILUS?
| Reflection Man | NILUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Reflection Man and NILUS?
Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
Some fragrances announce themselves. NILUS doesn't need to. The ambergris keeps it interesting long after most summer scents have gone quiet, a nocturnal anchor beneath all that citrus brightness.NILUS
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