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Lyric Man Eau de Parfum bottle Lyric Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
British Wood Eau de Parfum bottle British Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lyric Man EDP
Lyric Man by Amouage is a beautifully composed rose scent for men, though its clean, soapy character can divide opinion. Some find it a refined masterpiece, while others dismiss it as an old-fashioned floral soap. Modern batches might be a bit weaker.
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Our Verdict - British Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Aoud. Built around Bergamot, Lemon, Cashmere Wood, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Roja Aoud.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lyric Man EDP
British Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 45% vs 58%
Only in Lyric Man
Lime 54%
Only in British Wood
Lemon 41%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 13%
Sandalwood 19% vs 12%
Vanilla 18% vs 12%

Accords

Lyric Man British Wood
100%
Rose
93%
Citrus
73%
Musky
66%
Woody
70%
67%
Powdery
62%
Amber
56%
Floral
55%
Aromatic
Sweet
50%
100%
93%
73%
Woody shared
66%
70%
67%
62%
56%
55%
50%

Performance

Lyric Man British Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Lyric Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Lyric Man's refined, clean rose profile makes it excellent for formal and date occasions. While it can work in the office, its moderate projection is best for less intense work environments. Its sophisticated nature makes it less suitable for casual or sport wear.

British Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Sandalwood, Musk, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lyric Man EDP
British Wood EDP
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