Amouage 2011 Edp

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Honour Man

by Nathalie Feisthauer

Amouage Honour Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. The fragrance opens with Pink Pepper and Pepper, settles into a heart of Elemi, Nutmeg, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Incense, and Tonka Bean.

Our verdict on Honour Man: Acquired

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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Modern
Honour Man Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 14%
Fruity 2%
Green 6%
Sweet 12%
Warm 41%
Woody 18%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Honour Man opens with a sharp, invigorating blast of pink and black pepper, almost like freshly crushed peppercorns, brightened by hints of elemi's citrusy, resinous freshness. This fiery start mellows into a sophisticated heart of aromatic geranium and warm nutmeg. The dry down is a comforting, masculine blend of clean vetiver and cedar, softened by a touch of smoky incense, musky warmth, and a subtle sweetness from tonka bean, delivering an elegant yet highly versatile woody-spicy fragrance.