Fragrances inspired by Reflection Man Eau de Parfum
The original
Reflection Man
Amouage
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar profile, Reflection Man offers a smoother, more refined experience, justifying its higher price.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar
The main difference
Adds pepper, drops pink pepper and sandalwood
Choose Shiyaaka when
You want a very affordable daily fragrance.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and pepper, drops petitgrain and pink pepper
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bitter orange, drops petitgrain and ylang-ylang
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds allspice, drops pink pepper
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot, drops petitgrain and ylang-ylang
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar
The main difference
Adds pepper, drops iris and pink pepper
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds pepper, drops neroli and pink pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Rosemary, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and coriander, drops cedar and iris
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops iris and neroli
Our verdict
Reflection Man wins for consistent quality; Only Black divides opinions sharply.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and iris, drops apple and lavender
Choose Only Black when
You want a fragrance with a unique and bold character.
Our verdict
While both share a similar DNA with white florals and woods, Reflection Man distinguishes itself through its masterful balance and refined elegance.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and elemi, drops cedar and iris
Choose Mystique Homme when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent profile.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Amouage. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.