Is Eden Perfumes No.242 Epic Man a dupe of Amouage Epic Man?
Epic Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.242 Epic Man Parfum
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
Epic Man is one of Amouage's most divisive. Most adore its dark, complex spicy character, but a vocal minority find it bland, or, worse, detect a foul note. Performance is a common sticking point; many newer bottles disappoint with poor projection and longevity.
No.242 draws on Amouage's Epic Man spice-and-oud blueprint - pink pepper, saffron and cardamom over an oud-incense base - but arrives noticeably tamer, missing the original's intense, long-haul projection.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This is a strong, bold fragrance, making it less suitable for casual or office wear where it might be overwhelming. It truly shines in formal settings or on intimate dates, perfectly complementing a well-dressed, mature individual. Reviews highlight its elegance and power for special occasions, though several note it can be discreet depending on the batch.
Seasons
The spiced oud-incense base suits cooler Fall and Winter wear, when a rich, warming scent feels most fitting.
Occasions
The bold, exotic spice-and-oud character suits evening and formal occasions rather than casual or office wear.
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.
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Geranium, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg
Adds oud and sandalwood, drops caraway and frankincense
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