Imitation (Man)

“An olfactive embodiment of the allure of New York, Amouage's Imitation Man eau de parfum is a powdery fragrance that pays homage to the glamour and multiculturalism of the 1970s. Full of vibrancy and character, it relies heavily on cedrat in the opening, juxtaposing the sparkling citrus fruit against a grainy black pepper. At its core, Turkish rose and violet meet with the warmth of leather, patchouli and myrrh for a smooth aroma.”

I’m female, and I much prefer Amouage ‘Imitation’ Man compared to the woman version. The woman’s version smells too complex as it’s busy, noisy and confused. The man’s version is more refined, with clean white florals somehow working in harmony alongside dark smoky incense, with a lush red rose perfectly placed right in the center. It reminds me of Frederic Malle’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’.

If a gentleman wore this whilst attempting to romance me, I’d straight away grab my coat as he’d successfully pull.

TOP - Cedrat, Nutmeg, Black Pepper

MIDDLE - Turkish Rose, Orris, Violet

BASE - Myrrh, Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli, Castoreum