Artisan Eau de Toilette vs Reflection man Eau de Parfum
Artisan EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Reflection man EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper British farce - a brilliant citrus-floral opening swiftly followed by a disappearing act. You'll love the smell, but you'll curse the performance. A divisive affair, some swear by its unique charm, whilst others rate it as nothing more than an expensive air freshener.
Reflection man is a rough sketch of Amouage's Reflection Man rather than a close match - it swaps the original's rosemary-petitgrain-orris complexity for a simpler citrus-jasmine-lavender blend. It reads as a pleasant, generic fresh-woody scent, but loses the crisp, well-groomed sophistication and long, layered drydown that make the original a genuine niche favourite.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile is non-offensive and ideal for close-quarters like the office, though its poor longevity means constant reapplication. It's perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, as it never projects too strongly. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the bold presence for a date.
Seasons
Community season votes for Amouage Reflection Man, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Amouage Reflection Man, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and date nights.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, aromatic
Adds apple and bergamot, drops clementine and ginger
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