Amouage 2013 Edp

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Fate Man

by Karine Vinchon-Spehner

Amouage Fate Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Karine Vinchon-Spehner. The fragrance opens with Wormwood, Cumin, Saffron, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, Immortelle, Labdanum, and Copaiba Balm, and dries down to a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Musk, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Fate Man: Acquired

This is one of Amouage's most divisive creations, a bold statement scent that you'll either adore for its unique spice blend or recoil from its notorious cumin kick. Definitely sample before you commit.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
Fate Man Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 5%
Fruity 1%
Green 6%
Sweet 22%
Warm 30%
Woody 16%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Fresh Spicy
88%
Warm Spicy
83%
Balsamic
65%
Sweet
62%

Notes

Top Notes

Cumin 29% Saffron 19% Wormwood 19% Ginger 17% Mandarin 16%

Heart Notes

Immortelle 20% Incense 20% Copaiba Balm 16% Frankincense 16% Labdanum 15% Rose 13%

Base Notes

Licorice 24% Sandalwood 21% Cedar 19% Musk 18% Tonka Bean 18%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and robust spicy-amber profile make it too overwhelming for the office or casual daywear. Instead, it shines in cooler weather settings like formal events or intimate dates, where its complexity can be appreciated without being intrusive.

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About

Fate Man opens with an intense hit of cumin, saffron, and ginger, warmed by a touch of mandarin and the distinct bitterness of wormwood. This spicy outset mellows into a rich heart of immortal rose, smoky frankincense, and balsamic labdanum. The drydown unveils a deep and complex base of licorice, tonka bean, cedar, and sandalwood, lingering with a musky, resinous sweetness. It's an eastern bazaar in a bottle, both challenging and utterly captivating.

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