93%
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Reflection 45 Man Extrait bottle Reflection 45 Man Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year 2021
£££££ Price Tier £
Mirror XLV Eau de Parfum bottle Mirror XLV EDP

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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.
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Our Verdict - Mirror XLV EDP
Mirror XLV chases Amouage Reflection 45 Man - the richer, spicier extrait take on the elegant powdery woody-floral. The dupe captures the refined, aristocratic character but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Reflection 45 Man Extrait
Mirror XLV EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 22% vs 18%
Juniper 17% vs 15%
Cardamom 16% vs 16%
Clary Sage 15% vs 15%
Benzoin 14% vs 16%
Pink Pepper 13% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Iris 22% vs 20%
Jasmine 20% vs 17%
Neroli 19% vs 17%
Angelica 13% vs 12%
Tonka Bean 11% vs 15%
Vanilla 11% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 16% vs 14%
Cedar 15% vs 14%
Sandalwood 14% vs 17%
Vetiver 14% vs 13%
Patchouli 13% vs 14%
Myrrh 12% vs 13%
Opoponax 11% vs 13%

Accords

Reflection 45 Man Mirror XLV
100%
Aromatic
55%
92%
Woody
65%
90%
Amber
50%
64%
Powdery
70%
Floral
60%
56%
Iris
56%
Lavender
52%
Balsamic
Musky
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
55%
Woody shared
92%
65%
Amber shared
90%
50%
Powdery shared
64%
70%
60%
56%
56%
52%
45%

Performance

Reflection 45 Man Mirror XLV
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Mirror XLV

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery woody-floral leans cooler-weather but the bright neroli keeps it wearable into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

A refined, elegant scent ideal for formal and office settings as much as dressier evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Reflection 45 Man Extrait
Mirror XLV EDP
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