89%
Reflection 45 Man Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Runway 45 EDP
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Reflection 45 Man Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Reflection 45 Man Extrait
Reflection 45 is a divisive beast. While many hail it as a masterpiece - a more mature, refined version of the original - others find its strength cloying, its projection lacking, or its character too derivative. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before you splash the cash.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Runway 45 EDP
The Runway 45 chases Amouage Reflection 45 Man's lavender-iris-incense architecture but plays it flatter and louder, with the aromatic lavender opening pushed harder and the powdery iris heart and resinous drydown wrapping up sooner than the notoriously long-legged original.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Reflection 45 Man
Extrait
The Runway 45
EDP
Notes
Reflection 45 Man
The Runway 45
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Shared Notes
Lavender
22%
vs
27%
Juniper
17%
vs
21%
Cardamom
16%
vs
15%
Clary Sage
15%
vs
15%
Pink Pepper
13%
vs
21%
Only in Reflection 45 Man
Benzoin
15%
Shared Notes
Frankincense
16%
vs
24%
Cedar
15%
vs
16%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
24%
Vetiver
14%
vs
16%
Myrrh
12%
vs
18%
Accords
Reflection 45 Man
The Runway 45
Performance
Reflection 45 Man
The Runway 45
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Reflection 45 Man
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Summer
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Its exceptional longevity and high oil concentration make it too potent for casual wear or sport, potentially overwhelming in warm conditions. However, this same impressive performance and sophisticated profile are well-suited for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly loud. It can work for office wear in moderation due to its clean yet dense character.
The Runway 45
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Also Works:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Sport
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities
Both lean aromatic, woody, powdery
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Reflection 45 Man Extrait
The Runway 45 EDP
10ml
Not available
30ml
Not available
50ml
Not available
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