Journey Man Eau de Parfum bottle Journey Man
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Aquilaria Eau de Parfum bottle Aquilaria

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Journey Man Eau de Parfum
A truly magnificent journey, Amouage Journey Man is a bold, refined, and utterly magnetic fragrance. While some debate newer batch performance, the scent profile consistently earns high praise for its masterful blend of spice, smoke, and sophisticated freshness. It's a true Amouage icon.
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Our Verdict - Aquilaria Eau de Parfum
Aquilaria is a deep, woody rose with a masculine lean that demands attention. It's not a shy scent, but one that confidently wraps you in its resinous embrace.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 15%
Floral 5% 13%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 7% 12%
Sweet 12% 10%
Warm 33% 27%
Woody 17% 16%
Earthy 12% 15%
Animalic 15% 9%
Fresh 14% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Journey Man EdP
Aquilaria EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 21% vs 50%
Only in Journey Man Eau de Parfum
Sichuan Pepper 36% Cardamom 24% Neroli 18%
Only in Aquilaria Eau de Parfum
Pepper 50%
Shared Notes
Juniper 29% vs 20%
Only in Journey Man Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 36% Incense 35%

Accords

Journey Man Eau de Parfum Aquilaria Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
66%
Woody
92%
79%
Aromatic
73%
55%
Leather
77%
75%
Citrus
50%
70%
Amber
69%
69%
Warm Spicy
69%
68%
Tobacco
67%
Smoky
65%
Rose
58%
55%
Sweet
Powdery
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
66%
92%
Aromatic shared
79%
73%
Leather shared
55%
77%
Citrus shared
75%
50%
Amber shared
70%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
69%
68%
Smoky shared
67%
65%
58%
55%
52%

Performance

Journey Man Eau de Parfum Aquilaria Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Journey Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its bold, spicy, and smoky character makes it more suited for cooler weather and evening wear. While versatile for many occasions, it might be a bit too assertive for some office environments, though many find it suitable for a confident daily wear.

Aquilaria Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its deep, resinous, and woody character, Aquilaria is best suited for evenings and formal events. While potent, it's a bit much for the office but could work casually if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Leather accords and Juniper, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Journey Man Eau de Parfum
Aquilaria Eau de Parfum
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