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    V for Men vs. Epic Man

    V for Men by Clive Christian bottle

    V for Men

    Clive Christian
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Very similar
    New comparison

    V for Men peaks in fall, while Epic Man belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: V for Men vs. Epic Man
    V for MenEpic Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122009
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoRanda Hammami
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Elemi ResinCitruses
    CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
    Heart
    Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
    MyrrhGeranium
    Base
    FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
    FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: V for Men vs. Epic Man
    V for MenEpic Man
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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