Insomnia
DONBABLICEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Insomnia vs. Journey Man
Is Insomnia better than Journey Man?
Journey Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Leather
amberleathersweetaromaticwoody
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 Insomnia and Journey Man?
| Insomnia | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Insomnia and Journey Man smell?
Insomnia
Amber
Leather
Sweet
Aromatic
Animalic
Oud
Honey
Fruity
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Insomnia and Journey Man share?
Top
InkRed AppleHoney
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
Heart
AmberWoody NotesMyrrh
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
Base
OudLabdanumLeatherPatchouli
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Fruity Notes
Red Apple
Juniper Berries
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Insomnia and Journey Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Insomnia or Journey Man?
| Insomnia | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Insomnia and Journey Man?
The ink note is not metaphorical. It smells like the inside of a pen, like words you only write at 3am. Layered over red apple and honey, it opens literary and strange.Insomnia
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
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