Is Alexandria UK The Runway 45 a dupe of Amouage Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Runway 45 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Reflection 45 Man
- The Runway 45
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Reflection 45 is a divisive beast. While many hail it as a masterpiece - a more mature, refined version of the original - others find its strength cloying, its projection lacking, or its character too derivative. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before you splash the cash.
The Runway 45 chases Amouage Reflection 45 Man's lavender-iris-incense architecture but plays it flatter and louder, with the aromatic lavender opening pushed harder and the powdery iris heart and resinous drydown wrapping up sooner than the notoriously long-legged original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
22%
vs
27%
Iris
22%
vs
35%
Jasmine
20%
vs
21%
Neroli
19%
vs
24%
Juniper
17%
vs
21%
Frankincense
16%
vs
24%
Cardamom
16%
vs
15%
Cedar
15%
vs
16%
Clary Sage
15%
vs
15%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
24%
Vetiver
14%
vs
16%
Angelica
13%
vs
17%
Pink Pepper
13%
vs
21%
Myrrh
12%
vs
18%
Lavender
22%
vs
27%
Juniper
17%
vs
21%
Cardamom
16%
vs
15%
Clary Sage
15%
vs
15%
Pink Pepper
13%
vs
21%
Benzoin
15%
Frankincense
16%
vs
24%
Cedar
15%
vs
16%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
24%
Vetiver
14%
vs
16%
Myrrh
12%
vs
18%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and high oil concentration make it too potent for casual wear or sport, potentially overwhelming in warm conditions. However, this same impressive performance and sophisticated profile are well-suited for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly loud. It can work for office wear in moderation due to its clean yet dense character.
Seasons
Community season votes for Amouage Reflection 45 Man, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Amouage Reflection 45 Man, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Iris, Lavender
Without benzoin and opoponax
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