Is Perfume Parlour Awesome a dupe of Amouage Epic Man?

Epic Man EDP

Amouage by Randa Hammami Original Acquired

Awesome EDP

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Epic Man Eau de Parfum bottle Epic Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Epic Man EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Awesome EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Epic Him. Built around Pink Pepper, Caraway, Castoreum, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Amouage Epic Him.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Epic Man EDP A Awesome EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Epic Man EDP
Awesome EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 100% vs 23%
Myrrh 56% vs 9%
Geranium 43% vs 12%
Pink Pepper 17% vs 100%
Frankincense 14% vs 7%
Nutmeg 12% vs 8%
Saffron 12% vs 6%
Caraway 11% vs 14%
Myrtle 9% vs 9%
Mace 9% vs 11%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Epic Man Awesome
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Epic Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Awesome

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
22%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Myrtle, Caraway, Geranium

Key Differences

Adds cardamom, drops castoreum and cedar

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International (2)

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