Amouage 2019 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Overture Man

by Karine Vinchon-Spehner

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Amouage Overture Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Karine Vinchon-Spehner. Overture Man opens with Cognac, Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Mastic, Patchouli, Geranium, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Smoke, Leather, Animalic, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Overture Man carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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Overture 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Isoeugenol

From a shop in the EU. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

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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Where to buy

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
Nicchia Luxury UK Delivers to the United States from Italy $125.69/fl oz Free delivery $425.00 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Italy

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