Amouage Imitation Man Eau de Parfum, 100 ml

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Early 70’s were still pretty much green, chypre fragrances, and hazy dreamy florals. Think Halston, Scherrer, Chloé, Anaïs Anaïs, Private Collection; fragrances were tough just like the women and the conditions in New York, but there was space and time for a more dreamy world, seen through a haze of erotic florals. Violet pastilles in a bright, expensive women's leather handbag - this is how this "imitation" smells to me. A special fragrance for the transitional seasons, especially autumn. The fact that myrrh and iris also play light roles plays into the cards for my taste makes the scent more powdery and unisexual. Nevertheless, he remains clearly masculine somehow. Soft and powerful at the same time. It unites Europe and the Orient, consistently continues Amouage's chosen path. Even if not everyone likes it and the comparison to the old hits as "Interlude Man" limps. He's beautiful, though. Especially for the lollipops.

This eagerly anticipated phase is where I believe the fragrance truly shines. The composition takes on a warmer and more sensual dimension, creating a blend of notes that introduces some of the animalic aspects reminiscent of many old-school scents from the past. edit: 4 years on, I bought a bottle of this. I have evolved my nose to appreciate florals more and this is a better composition than I first thought. I agree with my initial assesment that the iris is the star here and the violet+rose does still have a bit of a synthetic feel but I feel that matches the theme of what "imitation" might be and they work better as a fragrance than I first thought. As it develops, soft spiciness emerges thanks to the anise and perhaps the incense. A dry sandalwood note grounds everything nicely, and the incense adds a slightly smoky effect that complements the woodiness beautifully. Patchouli forms the modern chypre base, adding a nice earthiness to the drydown. It fades to a sweet-spicy skin scent with remnants of the sweet florals remaining until final fade. Sillage is strong and longevity is moderate. The heart brings a honeyed orange blossom and skanky jasmine together, creating a more extravagant 80’s floral heart, with patchouli (earthy and heady), incense (dry and smoky), and sandalwood instead of long gone animalic notes. The beauty and the beast. ‘Pretty’ florals along ‘dirty’ base notes with rough edges to remind us that Bright Lights Big City is also dangerous.Share my content:If you’re unable to support me financially, sharing my content with your friends and followers is another great way to support my work. By sharing my blog posts and social media content, you help me reach a wider audience and inspire more people to explore the fragrance world. I have been here to write the review of Imitation woman quite a few times before. It's like a deja-vu moment for me. I could never write it. By the time i can put pen to paper (fingers to keys on the keyboard) I forget all about the notes and whatnot that constitute this fruity bamboozlement that is Imitation W O M A N! and yes, I'm a man. and it's also true that I got this for my girlfriend who (thankfully) rejected it but it was always love-at-first-sniff for me (I'll tell you all about it soon) and I only decided to let it go because it would have stayed in the fam (wink wink) What are your thoughts about Amouge Imitation Man? Let’s start a conversation and let me know in the comment section below.

In the mid, there is a hint of indole here (could be due to citrons and castoreum) somewhere which is followed by some juicy violets. These are not like the parma violet sweets but smell very natural (imagine a violet flower juice - not from concentrate!) and have prominence over the weaker myrrh which is detectable under the violets but not immediately noticeable.Sulphurous elegance of an old-era chypre, Imitation Man is a bursting-sweet ode to the freedom sweeping the streets of New York in the seventies’. Notes and Classification

This is like Imitation Woman's more chilled out younger brother. While that diva is burning up the dance floor under disco lights and glitter balls, he's vibin' to some vinyl in his downtown studio, in no hurry to get anywhere at all.... Indeed, Imitation may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but not everyone can pull it off. If you’re fortunate enough, trust me when I say that you’re in for a remarkable ride. Buy me a coffee– Even with a single donation, it will help keep me fueled with caffeine as I write. I don't think a lot of people will be offended how this smells. Most people will like this I think. Definitely unisex. I think you could wear this all year round. Winter, spring, fall. for very warm summer days I think I would wear something else but summer night you can pull this one off too.In case you are in doubt about whether you should consider buying any fragrance or not, it’s always good to take a look at Scent Grail’s S.P.A. Signature Factor Guide.