Is Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal a dupe of Amouage Epic Man?
Epic Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Faqat Lil Rijal EDP
Epic Man and Faqat Lil Rijal share spicy and woody DNA, but diverge significantly in execution. Epic Man aims for refined darkness, balancing spices with incense and woods. Faqat Lil Rijal, in contrast, is a raw, potent oud-leather explosion, less nuanced but bolder. The key difference lies in boldness and refinement - Epic Man is smoother and more versatile, while Faqat Lil Rijal is a challenging, statement fragrance. Consider projection and longevity. Newer Epic Man bottles may underperform, while Faqat Lil Rijal offers beast mode projection.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Epic Man
- Faqat Lil Rijal
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more refined and versatile fragrance.
- You want a spicy-woody scent with incense notes.
- You're wary of overly strong oud or leather.
- You value brand recognition and presentation.
- You crave a powerful, unapologetic oud fragrance.
- You enjoy challenging and unique scent profiles.
- You want beast mode projection at a lower price.
- You appreciate a raw, untamed leather accord.
A spice cabinet thrown open. Saffron, caraway, cardamom and nutmeg lead, then myrrh and geranium, then incense smoke. Dark, ceremonial and dignified, for cold evenings and dressed-up occasions.
Worn leather with cardamom, geranium and basmati rice, over patchouli, musk and sandalwood. Strong, dark and long-lasting, a powerhouse for cold evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Geranium
20% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8% share of the perfume
Cardamom
7% share of the perfume
Rice
1% share of the perfume
Cardamom
10%
vs
7%
Geranium
6%
vs
19%
Incense
15% share of the perfume
Frankincense
15% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
13% share of the perfume
Saffron
10% share of the perfume
Myrrh
9% share of the perfume
Caraway
8% share of the perfume
Myrtle
7% share of the perfume
Mace
3% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
3% share of the perfume
Leather
18% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
17% share of the perfume
Musk
16% share of the perfume
Patchouli
13% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8% share of the perfume
Rice
1% share of the perfume
Geranium
6%
vs
19%
Myrrh
9% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8% share of the perfume
Cardamom
7% share of the perfume
Rice
1% share of the perfume
Incense
15% share of the perfume
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
Heavy spice, incense and myrrh want cold air, so winter and autumn are the natural home. Spring tolerates it in small doses.
Occasions
Strong and ceremonial, it is a formal-event and dinner scent. It overwhelms an office and feels out of place on a casual day.
Seasons
Leather, patchouli and warm spice are cold-weather material. Winter and autumn suit it, and summer would be suffocating.
Occasions
A powerhouse with huge presence, it is unsuitable for the office. It is best for dates and formal events in cooler weather.
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 2 of its 11 notes, including Geranium, Cardamom
Adds caraway and frankincense, drops jasmine and leather
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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