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    Side by side

    Al Areeq Gold vs. Epic Man

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Al Areeq Gold 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: Al Areeq Gold vs. Epic Man
    Al Areeq GoldEpic Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222009
    GenderUnisexMale
    Perfumer—Randa Hammami
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Al Areeq Gold

    Leather
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Smoky
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Epic Man

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Smoky
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronBlack Tea
    CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
    Heart
    SuedeLeatherIncense
    MyrrhGeranium
    Base
    VanillaAmberwoodMusk
    FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Al Areeq Gold vs. Epic Man
    Al Areeq GoldEpic Man
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Leather fragrances often get labeled masculine. This one doesn't care. It's smoky and warm, rich and inviting, the kind of scent that makes you forget categories exist.Al Areeq Gold
    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