The Aoud
ManceraEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
The Aoud vs. Epic Man
Is The Aoud better than Epic Man?
Epic Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LeatherSaffronSandalwoodWhite PepperWhite Musk
warm spicyoudfresh spicywoodyleatheraromatic
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 The Aoud and Epic Man?
| The Aoud | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Randa Hammami |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do The Aoud and Epic Man smell?
The Aoud
Warm Spicy
Oud
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Leather
Floral
Aromatic
Epic Man
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Aoud and Epic Man share?
Top
BergamotCloveCinnamonWhite Pepper
CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Heart
RoseSaffronGeranium Leaf
MyrrhGeranium
Base
OudLeatherSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk
FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CloveSaffronCinnamonWhite Pepper
CardamomNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodCedar
CedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
Leather
LeatherCastoreum
Floral Notes
RoseGeranium Leaf
Geranium
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do The Aoud and Epic Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Aoud or Epic Man?
| The Aoud | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Aoud and Epic Man?
The Aoud presents oud in a way that feels refined and accessible. The fragrance blends resinous depth with bright citrus and warm spice, creating a balanced composition that works well in various.The Aoud
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
The hunt
Where to buy The Aoud and Epic Man
| The Aoud | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 118ml | $153.29fragrancenet | — |
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