Dark Aoud
MontaleEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Dark Aoud vs. Epic Man
Is Dark Aoud better than Epic Man?
Epic Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SaffronBlack PepperLeatherSandalwoodCardamom
oudwoodywarm spicyfresh spicy
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 Dark Aoud and Epic Man?
| Dark Aoud | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Randa Hammami |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Dark Aoud and Epic Man smell?
Dark Aoud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Epic Man
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dark Aoud and Epic Man share?
Top
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Heart
OudLeatherCedarTeakwood
MyrrhGeranium
Base
VetiverAmberAmbergrisSandalwood
FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
CardamomNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodCedarTeakwood
CedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
AmbergrisLeather
LeatherCastoreum
Where they fit
When and where do Dark Aoud and Epic Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dark Aoud or Epic Man?
| Dark 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 Dark Aoud and Epic Man?
This is the fragrance for someone who knows what they want and reaches for it without apology. Dark Aoud isn't exploring or evolving, it's declaring. Not for the tentative.Dark 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 Dark Aoud and Epic Man
| Dark Aoud | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | $81.89fragrancenet | — |
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