Amouage Imitation Man Eau de Parfum, 100 ml

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It has the Amouage DNA what means the quality is very good, well blended. sophisticated. But unique, I have never smelled something like this before.

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. The heart and base notes remind me of another Amouage scent: Portrayal. However, Portrayal has massive longevity. Portrayal is also reminiscent of cigarette smoke but it just seems to me in a different, higher league. Imitation strains too hard after individuality and ends up not that nice. When I first smelled Imitation Man I didn't think much of it and kind of dismissed it. This was not due to disappointment like I had felt with Sunshine, Myths and Figment, just the composition was not something that I'm really into. No stranger to underappreciated perfumes, I happened upon this gem approximately two years ago, and after a couple of months, it claimed its place as my second favorite from an Omani brand, alongside Dia Man.

Sometimes, there comes a fragrance that defines an entire genre, and Imitation for Men is one such fragrance. This brings us to Leslie Girard, the creator of this composition. Pierre Negrin is the perfumer for Imitation Woman. As the temperature starts to cool down during the fall and winter, you can essentially wear it anywhere with the right application. Its rich, complex notes are at their best when the chilled air allows the scent to fully develop and linger.

Ministry of Sound London: David Morales plays his remix of 'Plastic Dreams' and I go apes*** on the dance floor like it's 1999, dancing myself into the abyss of joint fatigue of early morning 6am. Referencing an 80s pop song to describe a 70s-inspired perfume, but if you try it, I think you will see what I mean.

The drydown rolls on the floral brigade, with rose, violet and whiffs of iris being the main suspects here. That said, neither of them stand out as particularly remarkable, and the rose in particular is a bit on the plain side.

Very carroty and high quality iris with florals swirled in that eventually leads to a light leather and a bit of mossiness. 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. 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. An eminently sensual and transparent Turkish Rose Absolute illuminates a heart of tawny and virile Iris mounted with green, candied and metallic Violet petals. Imitation Man by Amouage is a floral leather fragrance for men released in 2018, created by Leslie Girard.Since we already know that Imitation is not a mass-appealing fragrance that’s guaranteed to receive compliments, it can garner positive reactions but not expect much. The distinctive bottle cap, adorned with a Swarovski crystal, is artfully crafted to resemble the hilt of an Arabian dagger—a design innovation initially introduced with the Amouage Gold collection. Imitation is marketed as a fragrance for men, but realistically, due to all the floral and powdery aspects, women with more advanced taste in perfumery can wear this one without any issues. Imitation lands somewhere between 1977 and 42nd street; seedy, gritty, colorful and bright just like a neon sign on Times Square. The primary reason for my decision to exercise patience was the fact that it hailed from my all-time favorite niche fragrance house. Tom Ford holds the top spot overall, but it is, after all, a designer brand.