V for Men
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
V for Men vs. Epic Man
Is V for Men better than Epic Man?
V for Men peaks in fall, while Epic Man belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Pink PepperFrankincenseNutmeg
fresh spicyamberwoodyaromaticwarm spicybalsamic
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 V for Men and Epic Man?
| V for Men | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Randa Hammami |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do V for Men and Epic Man smell?
V for Men
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Epic Man
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do V for Men and Epic Man share?
Top
Elemi ResinCitruses
CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Heart
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
MyrrhGeranium
Base
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmeg
CardamomNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Woody Notes
CedarOud
CedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseElemi Resin
Frankincense
Floral Notes
Orris Root
Geranium
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do V for Men and Epic Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, V for Men or Epic Man?
| V for Men | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about V for Men and Epic Man?
Frankincense-forward masculinity. Not the citrus-and-cedar crowd. If you want people to lean in when you enter, this is built for exactly that. The V doesn't announce itself, it settles, and stays.V for Men
Epic Man is not subtle. This is a fragrance that announces itself, and the frankincense upfront is unmissable. If you want something for the boardroom, look elsewhere.Epic Man
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