What does it smell like?
It smells mostly leather and powdery. Citron and nutmeg at the top, Turkish rose and orris in the middle and leather and myrhh at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Imitation Man notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Amouage Imitation Man EDP
Amouage is the house behind Imitation Man EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €249. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Noir and Zara Imperial Purple.
Imitation Man sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Noir and Zara Imperial Purple.
Amouage perfumes worth knowing
The house has 83 perfumes here, led by Reflection 45, Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Outlands.
Is Imitation Man long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Zara Imperial Purple. Base notes like leather and myrhh are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by powdery and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and powdery smells and notes like Turkish rose and leather. Less obvious notes include black pepper, violet and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Imitation Man dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Noir (5 shared notes), Zara Imperial Purple (5 shared notes), Mancera Black Gold (4 shared notes) and Zara Full Moon Over The Desert (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mancera Black Gold starts from €124.
Quick answers
Can women wear Imitation Man?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Imitation Man come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.