Amouage 2011 EDP

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Honour Man

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Amouage Honour Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Honour Man opens with Pepper and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Geranium, Nutmeg, and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Amouage's Honour Man carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Honour Man Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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