Honour Man Eau de Parfum bottle Honour Man
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Honour Man
Divisive, intriguing, and criminally underrated by some, Honour Man is Amouage's 'easy wear'. A bold, peppery opening settles into a clean, sophisticated everyday scent that challenges expectations of the house's usual bombast.
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Our Verdict - Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood
A modern oud that's smooth, musky, and surprisingly versatile. It's a crowd-pleaser that manages to be both approachable and intriguing, making it a solid choice for those new to oud or seasoned enthusiasts.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 1%
Floral 13% 9%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 6% 1%
Sweet 12% 21%
Warm 40% 39%
Woody 17% 11%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 4% 6%
Fresh 10% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Honour Man EdP
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Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 49% vs 100%
Only in Honour Man
Pepper 51%
Only in Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood
Cardamom 50% Tonka Bean 50%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 14%

Accords

Honour Man Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood
100%
Fresh Spicy
44%
Oud
100%
82%
Aromatic
51%
Soft Spicy
79%
66%
Woody
56%
Amber
54%
Balsamic
50%
Musky
51%
49%
Smoky
Sweet
48%
45%
Earthy
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
44%
Oud
100%
82%
Soft Spicy shared
51%
79%
66%
56%
54%
Musky shared
50%
51%
49%
48%
45%

Performance

Honour Man Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Honour Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Often cited as an ideal office fragrance due to its clean and sophisticated appeal, Honour Man's moderate projection and versatility make it suitable for various settings, though its prominent spice might be a bit much for very casual or sport scenarios. Performance reports are mixed, but many find it long-lasting enough for a full workday.

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

This oud is refined enough for formal settings and perfectly suited for dates due to its sensual character. Its smoothed-out profile and moderate projection make it surprisingly suitable for an office environment, unlike many bolder oud compositions. It's too rich and complex for sporting activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
79%
Accord
36%
Key Similarities

Both share Soft Spicy, Musky, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Honour Man
Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Mystique Wood
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