Amouage 2019 Edp

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Overture Man

by Karine Vinchon-Spehner

Amouage Overture Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Karine Vinchon-Spehner. The fragrance opens with Cumin, Saffron, Nutmeg, and Cognac, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Incense, Smoke, Leather, and Clary Sage.

Our verdict on Overture Man: Acquired

Overture Man is divisive, a complex beast of boozy spice and raw animalics. Not for the faint-hearted or those seeking broad appeal, it's a bold statement for the confident and the connoisseur.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
Overture Man Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 3%
Fruity 2%
Green 5%
Sweet 16%
Warm 37%
Woody 13%
Earthy 22%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
93%
Woody
74%
Smoky
71%
Fresh Spicy
69%

Notes

Top Notes

Cognac 19% Cumin 18% Cardamom 14% Nutmeg 13% Saffron 13% Ginger 12% Grapefruit 12%

Heart Notes

Myrrh 22% Cinnamon 14% Benzoin 14% Labdanum 14% Mastic 13% Patchouli 12% Geranium 11%

Base Notes

Animalic 19% Smoke 19% Incense 18% Leather 16% Sandalwood 15% Clary Sage 12%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and unique, challenging profile, with strong spicy and animalic notes, make it unsuitable for office or sport. However, its complex, boozy, and luxurious character lends itself to special date nights and formal events, though some find it too intense for even these.

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Exploding open with a rich, boozy cognac, Overture Man quickly plunges into a heady blend of warm, inviting spices like cumin and saffron, with a zing of grapefruit providing a fleeting brightness. The heart unfolds with deep resins, cinnamon, and a hint of geranium, paving the way for a powerful, deeply masculine base. Here, smoky incense, rugged leather, and compelling animalic notes entwine, creating a textured, almost primal aroma that is both challenging and captivating.

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