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    Aesthete vs. Epic Man

    Aesthete by Le Galion bottle

    Aesthete

    Le Galion
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Aesthete 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: Aesthete vs. Epic Man
    AestheteEpic Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152009
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerVanina MuraccioleRanda Hammami
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aesthete

    Leather
    Woody
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Animalic
    Oud
    Amber
    Citrus

    Epic Man

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Smoky
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeDavanaSaffronFrankincense
    CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
    Heart
    LeatherOudCastoreumGuaiac WoodJasmine
    MyrrhGeranium
    Base
    SandalwoodWhite MuskVanilla
    FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aesthete vs. Epic Man
    AestheteEpic Man
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    You wear this when presence isn't announced, it's felt. The Italian mandarin and saffron open with quiet intensity, then the incense settles into something that lingers long after you've left the.Aesthete
    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