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Imitation Man by Amouage — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Imitation Man by Amouage

Amouage· 2018

Imitation Man

7.4267Typically ~$300

Black pepper and citron up top, drying down to leather and patchouli. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralLeatherySpicyWoodyPowdery

Perfumer: Leslie Girard

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Citron Nutmeg

Heart notes

Violet Turkish rose absolute Iris

Base notes

Leather Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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91%

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74%

Summer

53%

Fall

100%

Day

92%

Night

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Date

100%

Club

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Formal

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Sport

33%