See for me it's dia man, it's absolutely breathtaking. I know some people complain about performance but honestly it does great for me, at least 6 hours and for what it is I wouldn't change it. I think if it was any heavier it detract from the beauty of the scent.
I just got a sample of black iris amouage, and i've never experienced something as beautiful as this perfume, wooooaw! im sold on this perfume, so mystic yet so obvious and beautiful
Enclave is absolutely my favorite Amouage. My first niche was Interlude Black Iris and I've been captivated by the house. I honestly want more from them.
Beachhut man was my first introduction to Amouage and niche perfumery few months back. Now I own 5 bottles and 6 decants of amouage. It's an outstanding and daring brand. Love each and every perfume by them!
My introduction was Black Iris. The have 5 as well including Beach Hut, but my favorite is Fate. It doesn’t get a lot of love from reviewers, but I absolutely love it. Ginger, cumin, frankincense and immortale. It’s fantastic.
I agree about king blue bought a sample and omg that barnyard smell I’m not comfortable with not even wearing in public the sample is gone stay in my closet for awhile lol
I recently started purchasing Amouage fragrances and found this video helpful. I just received Lineage today and love it. The fenugreek note can be found in a Japanese incense, Reiryo Koh, which I also love. My absolute favorite is Gold Man, which doesn't seem to get any love within the community. Go figure. I'm wearing Boundless today (it's a bit cooler than normal outside) and Enclave is so so good! Amazing house.
Boundless is so good and comforting. People criticize it for its lack of character and uniqueness, but I think it’s unique, and still mass appealing. The drydown after 30 min is pure magic imo. The opening is a little rough for my taste, but once the scent has settled I’m in love.
@@daniell5740 Six years in the game, 30 fragrances in my collection, mostly niche. I'm no fragrance snob, but I've smelled many fragrances. I do prefer boundless over herod, tobacco vanille and naxos which also has tobacco. Grand soir is my favorite when it comes to winter fragrances. Ambre narguille, dior homme parfum, angel share and oajan are also pretty good, but I find them way more cloying than boundless which strikes a perfect balance imo. Do you have a recommendation?
Another great review. I appreciate the rationale and the support of your reasons of your ranking. My first niche fragrance was Black Iris and soon after Jubilation 25. I understand why Reflection is ranked as high but agree that it is a different representation of the Amouage brand/dna. That being said .. 1-Jubilation (maybe #1 in my total collection or tied w Triumph of Bacchus ) 2-Black Iris 3-Royal Tobacco 4-Enclave (agree that it is remarkably unique) 5-Journey 6-Overture (only to be worn and enjoyed at home lol) of those I have sampled… 7-Rose Incense 8-Symphony Woods 9-Rock Rose
I love Beach Hut Man and Bracken Man. The other two Amouages I have are Interlude Black Iris and Opus VI, both of which I like a lot, but I find fewer occasions to wear. Opus VI (which may be discontinued, but is still pretty available) is a bit unsung, but worth getting your nose on if you like big amber frags. It has a great bay leaf note in the opening, which makes it stand out from other amber fragrances I have.
Reflection Man smells like a flanker of Montblanc Individuel. Individuel + Dunhill Icon with more roundness and refinement. One of my favorites. People complain about performance but it long long-lasting and projecting.
Thank you!! This is my favorite House. Can't wait to get King Blue. Reflection Man, however, is the least favorite of my Amouage collection...which is admittedly better than most fragrances....but I remain at a loss to explain why it is not my favorite from the House.
Recently visited the Amouage booth at the mall after being captivated by my sample of Interlude Black Iris, and wow. Just wow. What a house! I didn't love all of them, but every fragrance of theirs kept me drawn in and interested. The two that REALLY called out to me and just made me throw my head back with delight were Reflection and.......Enclave! Sampled Enclave specifically because of this video, and as you said, I have no regrets. Even at that staggering retail price, it is simply a wonder to smell. Reflection is similarly infinitely amusing to me. I can't get enough of either of them. Beach Hut Man is next on my decant list!
@@stayfreshproductions definitely get your nose on it. I think you’ll get the same feeling you did with Bracken. You might not like it at first but after after a few wearings you’ll really appreciate it.
Great list Justin. My introduction to Amouage was Enclave as a blind buy because 1. I was so intrigued by the note breakdown and 2. You enjoyed it and talked it up so much had peaked my interest even further. Needless to say I’m not disappointed and it has become one of my personal favorites. Also have a bottle of Beach Hut Man on the way and can’t wait to see what it’s all about.
@@bradpeterson5299 After getting to know it and giving it a full wearing I love it, and I gotta say it’s very mature and has a lot of depth especially in the cool down like your saying. Not one you wanna spray to many times, maybe two max.
First I have to say that I'm a big fan of Amouage and I own many of their fragrances but only which came out during Chistopher Chong era. Everything after that is just average. Only worth mentioning is Royal Tobacco. If you haven't tried yet I suggest you to try Lyric Man. For me one of the best rose fragrances on the market.
Before its completely gone, I think it'd be worth it to get your nose on Amouage Opus XI/11 it is a major slept on beauty. I'm glad I got my bottle before they all disappear.
Reflection man is amazing. The dry down is so gorgeous. I do find you need about 6 sprays of the new stuff but I don’t care. It’s the only masculine floral I’ve come across that I truly enjoy through and through and one of the few bottles in my collection I know with certainty I will buy again.
I blind bought Beach Hut Man. Absolutely adore the opening with its fresh mint, but it loses me on dry down. The vibe just comes off as too mature, too sharp-soapy. Maybe I’ll grow into it. Royal Tobacco is the other full bottle I own, and I love it. Wore it recently to a wedding and was smelling it all night long, beautiful scent.
I appreciate this review! Amouage is my favorite house and def oriented towards niche lovers, with a few exceptions. My top favorites are: Overture Man, Royal Tobacco, Journey Man, Interlude Black Iris, Jubilation XXV, Oud Ulya, Boundless, Reckless Leather, Overture Woman, Reflection Man, Interlude Man, and Material. I love others I have, and there are some weeks when I absolutely reach for Lyric Man, Fate Man, Epic Man, Enclave, and Gold Man. The others I do remind myself to work into rotation, or have to be in a very specific mood, such as Silver Oud and Portrayal Man. I agree, Reflection Man is an awesome and lovely fragrance, and is the one I would not pick as coming from Oman. My favorite house, The Gift of Kings.
I've tried most of these. My favourite is Beach Hut man. Most of these are quite nice. I think the most beautiful fragrance ever is Lyric Man. It's not my favourite because it is a little feminine, but when no one else is around I love to wear it. Sorry Justine but I have Reflection Man, but I never wear it. I really don't like Enclave.
Jubilation XV is lovely. Royal tobacco is beast mode but unique. Lineage is beautiful, have yet to wear it. Bracken is one of the best fougere scents. Beach hut man is my favorite Amouage. Enclave is not my favorite because of the mint opening perhaps. I have to try the others.
Hi Justin! When i blind boutht overture man in 2021 it became my favourite amouage. I started to follow karine vinchon spehner through amouage, boundless i found the incense pretty similar with memo tiger nest (without knowing at that moment that it is her work), and after i tried lineage a month ago i found it similar to xerjoff groove xcape, also her work. She has a signature way in the use of incense that i believe im able to identify. I really enjoyed your rank list
Stunning selection, Justin! I only own Portrayal Woman, which is a lovely jasmine-tobacco scent. From the house, I love Epic, Sunshine, and Meander. From the men's line, I enjoy Reflection, Beach Hut, Enclave, and Portrayal Man.
Great video...thanks for making an Amouage clip. Please make more of Amouage vids. Royal Tobacco is not that strong...at least for me / on me. I do maybe 5 to 6 sprays. It is not overpowering. I think it's perfect the way it is, no need to make it lighter at all.
I know you talk about not Blind Buying (and I've been listening a lot more), but overture man is a very successful blind buy. I absolutely love that scent and can't wait to wear it this cold season
Scents like Opus XV King Blue make me wonder if we sometimes lose the plot a bit as fragrance enjoyers. Perhaps it comes down to bodily chemistry, but I can't think of a single instance where I would be willing to offend those around me by wearing a scent simply because I appreciate the art involved in its creation.
What matters most is that you love the scent. No sense in wearing something you’re not comfortable with! So I don’t think offending someone with a stinky fragrance is an issue if you don’t feel good wearing it out in the first place. 😊
My Favorites in order: 1. Lyric Man 2. Memoir Man 3. Reflection Man 4. Honour Man I’m not as up to speed on these newer Amouage fragrances. Got married and needed to shift my budget priorities…still, these are classics for me that i never regret wearing. Thanks for your videos.
Great list as always, my friend. I only own 2 Amouage so far (Interlude Black Iris & Sunshine Man) and absolutely love them. Black Iris is so far my favourite from the house (without smelling Royal Tobacco, Boundless or Lyric Man yet) with Overture Man being second.
I enjoyed hearing your likes/loves of Amouage, and you've nearly convinced me to take the plunge on Enclave, which is something I never thought I'd be interested in even though I love almost everything Amouage makes. I have typed this and deleted this statement twice, but I'm pretty sure now, and I'm gonna say it. I think Amouage is my favorite house. My husband and I have all the "regular" (as in *not* Library editions, attars, etc.) Amouage pairs up until the 2020 releases. They never fail to make me thankful to have an olafactory system. And ladies, you can immediately elevate your mood by +5 by just wearing Amouage Sunshine Woman. I generally don't care for strictly feminine scents, but this one absolutely rocks my socks. It's amazing!! I almost want to do a little happy dance every time I put it on. 😊
I'm one of those rare folks who firmly believe that Amouage is a perfume house that's incredibly worth the investment. Yeah, I know it's pricey and super high-end, but let's have a little fun and dive into my collection of 14 full bottles of Amouage. I've ranked them based on my favorite scents, and we're going to match them up with gender, occasions, and personalities. No harm intended, just a lighthearted exercise! 1. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco: This one gives off the vibe of a mature gentleman in his 30s, dressed in a sharp tuxedo, riding in a Rolls-Royce as a passenger, attending secretive meetings while puffing on cigars with the world's secret elite. 2. Interlude Black Iris: Imagine a guy in his late 20s, always sporting a leather jacket, dark-colored shirts, and pants. He's not the chatty type, exuding an air of cool mystery. However, his actions are highly intimidating, and he always takes responsibility for daring, life-changing decisions in his quarter-century of existence. 3. Reflection Man: Meet a smart, sharp guy who exudes class and elegance. He's the kind who effortlessly pulls off any suit color but always rocks a white shirt and tie. With his hair impeccably styled and a jawline that's perfectly symmetrical, he tackles problems with a cool head. He's easy-going and opens his heart to many women, but only those with class make the cut. 4. Epic Man: Picture an alpha male, probably in his 30s, who can solve any problem. The way he talks, walks, interacts, and influences those around him is always epic. He dresses elegantly, and people simply call him "Epic." He's a man of few words but leaves an epic impression. 5. Bracken Man: This guy embodies masculinity with a rugged beard and a gaze that's always sharp and radiant. He's resolute and doesn't always opt for formal suits like tuxedos or jackets. Instead, he usually goes for modern classic suits. He keeps his promises, is responsible, hardworking, and unwavering in his principles. 6. Overture Man: Think of an alpha male who thrives on challenges, probably in his mid-30s. He maintains a mafia-style appearance, doesn't talk much, but his intimidating gaze speaks volumes. He might have plenty of adversaries because he's not easily influenced by opposition, but he also has quite a following. In a movie, he'd be the wise villain, brave, responsible, and unyielding. 7. Jubilation XXV Man: This guy exudes authority, charisma, and makes decisive, ambitious choices. He's impeccably dressed in suits and is sought after for his brilliant and enlightening thinking. He's high up in society, not only skilled in governance but also nurturing those beneath him. 8. Journey Man: Imagine a mature man in his early 40s who's creative, sensitive, and doesn't back down from confrontations, all while maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor. He loves exploring the world, seems to adapt easily, and is quite easy-going when meeting new people. He also enjoys helping others selflessly. 9. Lyric Man: Picture a young adult in their mid-20s, not very talkative but a master at wooing women with romance and elegance. He loves luxurious dates in his upscale apartment, and no woman can resist his charm. 10. Boundless: A young, easygoing guy, probably in his mid-20s to early 30s. He's casual, friendly, and down-to-earth. He's not a bad boy but embraces a natural, casual style. He can be both sensitive and forgiving while staying optimistic. 11. Imitation Woman: Imagine a vibrant, energetic young woman in her mid-20s who's always positive, warm in relationships, and open-minded. She's admired for her looks and personality, enjoys casual social events related to humanity and the environment, and loves children. 12. Memoir Man: Think of a man in any age range going through a dark phase in life, marked by sorrow and a journey shrouded in mystery. He's quiet, introverted, often dressed in dark attire, and comfortable in dimly lit places. He's like Batman, a hero in the darkness, with misunderstood intentions. 13. Myths Man: This is a man in his 30s to early 40s with a unique, challenging life filled with twists and turns. He lives for constant challenges, even if they brush with danger. He's hard to forget, and his life is all about embracing challenges, where even peace means death. 14. Interlude Woman: Imagine a woman in her late 20s to early 30s, mature in her thinking. She challenges the logic of men in debates, can be serious yet caring, and holds a high-ranking government position. She's independent, disciplined, creative, and impactful in her community. She's sociable, creative, and can't sit idle without making a significant impact on those around her. She seeks recognition and can be a bit jealous at times.
On my skin, I do get the ashy toothpaste accord from Enclave. I personally prefer Meander, especially the opening. What are your thoughts on Interlude Black Iris? Boundless and Overture are next in the line-up for getting samples, so I'm eager to experience those.
@stayfreshproductions It's amazing how subjective skin chemistry makes all this. On my skin with IBI, I do get the incense, spices, and a dusty iris. But what I get mostly throughout every wearing is that sandalwood, big time. It gets smoother and creamier into the far drydown; it must be the vanilla joining the chorus.
I prefer Portrayal, Epic and the little bit challenging Purpose over Reflection. Reflection is not bad at all, it just reminds me of a medicine I was given when I was a child, a syrup of sorts, and I recall that memory so vividly when I wear Reflection. Funny how these scents evoke different feelings with different people. Thank you for the video, I truly enjoyed it.
Love almost all of these. I dont like Reflection but love Reflection 45 go figure. I have almost all of these as well. I do love meander and purpose as well. Great list sir
Reflection man was my first niche frag I bought - for the office. And just bought Jubilation and Reflection 45. Tested Royal Tobacco, which was too strong to me… tested Enclave, too sweet and strong for me, need to test with less sprays another time. And yes, that Enclave was #1 was no surprise
YES Enaclave is both elegant, unique and AMAZING mint is my favorate ICe cream and also my favriote sent not too surprising its my signature sent, love it. though gotta be light on the sprays during the summer still looking to get beach hut man going forward.
My top 3 Amouage are 1. Beach Hut Man, 2. Royal Tobacco, 3. Reflection Man. Also liked Opus 12 Rose Incense, Jubilation XXV, and Enclave. Got the 45 sample box so have smelled most except for some discontinued (Bracken / Sunshine)
Wonderful line-up there, Justin. As you've noticed I'm a huge Karine fan and Boundless is my favorite fragrance of all since it came out so I'm biased to heck, haha. The love for Enclave is awesome. I really need to get my nose on Bracken, it's one of the few I haven't sniffed. The only ones missing here in my humble opinion are Journey Man (insane tobacco) and Memoir Man (although this one I can understand it being divisive, that artemisia is harsh but as a lover of absinth I dig it). It's a shame no one talks much about the attars. They are indeed insanely expensive even for what they are but man, so beautiful. As a lover of iris, Orris Wakan got me a rush of serotonin the first time I sniffed it!
Recently smelled most of the collection in milan, which is like absolute heaven for niche perfumery in general, reflection man smelled truly amazing but also very familiar, also really enjoyed beach hut man, smelled interlude for the second time and i enjoy it way more now :)
Love Beach Hut Man! Blind bought mine (come at me, J!) and glad I did. Easily one of my favorite fragrance purchases of the year. Keep up the great work, man
I really love Enclave, fresh and unique, however due to it being similar to Frederic Malle’s Geranium Pour Monsieur i decided for now, stick to the travel size only
Great video. My new bottle of Reflection man only lasts around 3 hours on my skin. My old bottle was much better so I got reflection 45. Definitely 90% similar but a tad darker, richer and lasts FOREVER
I agree with you on the smell of jubilation. It’s not as longevity as i expected. Projection isn’t very in your face either but it is expensive so Definitely a special occasion fragrance.and I am not sure but I think that is why when I spray it I need to practically stand on the sprayer to get a small amount out of the bottle. Boundless.. it’s one of my favorite Amouage… I get your notes but I heard someone else saying that it reminded them of CHAI TEA ☕️. And I am a sucker for CHAI . I am awaiting search right now.. joma had a deal on it about a month ago so I purchased it. It was 150 cheaper but had to wait 5 weeks for delivery.
Two weeks ago I had a high school reunion. And as a typical fragrance (& fashion) person I was thinking weeks in advance what to wear and how to smell. Eventually I decided to pick Amouage Reflection Man, layered with Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême & EM Molecule 01. How it went? Well, it turned out the women decided to have a 'women only' reunion next year. With only one men getting an invitation as well... 🤨 Anyway, that's another high school reunion next year... 🤓
If you want the best of the best, Amouage is the way to go. They use the highest quality ingredients & the best perfumers. I have 36 Amouage's & my faves are Reflection 45, Royal Tobacco, Overture Man, Beach Hut Man, Black Iris, Jubilation XXV Man & Sunshine Man.
I love seeing some praise for Sunshine Man. It was my first Amouage as I'm not a fan of typical Freshies & it was truly unlike anything else I'd experienced.
Not a single other amouage smells anything like Reflection. But it is without a doubt one of the most gorgeous fragrances I have ever owned. It smells of luxury, it is such a clean, non offensive fragrance and it is certainly a compliment getter. Jubilation 25 and boundless I adore but I had a smell of Overture recently and I knew then that I had to get a bottle! The only Amouage I found just too offensive was Interlude. That initial smack in the face with Oregano is just so off putting!
Great video man! I loved enclave based on your recommendation. Decanted and bought a full bottle immediately… your face through the bottle is hilarious, and something I wouldn’t of noticed 😂
Amouage is, to me, the most niche of the popular/well known niche houses. Meaning this house usually takes big chances, so for me they either hit it out of the park, of strikeout. Not much in between.
My amouage list off the ones i have tried: 1.jubilation xxv man 2.overture man 3.beach hut man 4.epic man 5.Interlude man 6.reflection man 7.boundless 8.portrayal man 9.bracken man
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco is my favourite from this brand Cécile Zarokian is my favourite perfumery no doubt 👌🏻 Boundless is also really good, im waiting for autumn / winter so i can spray both of them!
I picked it up in Duty Free this week after trying it on my way through a month before. Damn it's good...but it is so dry. I love the liquorice in it. The sprayer who sold it to me actually gave me a sample of another and let me try reflection man and recommended blue to me. I didn't really care for blue on paper but damn it came alive on my wrist. I was smelling it for the entire 8 hour flight and into the next morning. I'm confused though because I could swear it was on a blue bottle but when I look now online, it's brown.
Yeah. I think that after one has spent this much time on a fragrance journey, they find reviewers whose opinions/tastes align closest to what they like. Then, they do want to hear your opinions on what you like. I like your videos. Keep up the good work!
Lineage is my favorite 😍 I know everyone is loving guidance in the woman’s frag community, but Lineage is just a lovely aquatic scent that reminds me of a sandy beach without being coconut or “topical”. It’s a stunner imho 🥰 It was my designated summer scent of the year, kept coming back to it. 😊
Cheers all. What would you say is the best Amouage for a newbie to the house with intended use being for the office, errands and general indoor wear. Cheers again.
I do love cloves but not a fan of bracken man, i liked it in the heat but in a cool room with an a/c working no thx..it's funny how miles away it smells to me with heat and without
I have three Amouage fragrances (in order of preference): 1. Reflection Man 2. Lyric Man 3. Boundless I just received Boundless this week. I am waiting for cooler weather to give it a full wearing. I purchased this largely on your (Grace's, actually) recommendation. I am surprised you don't have Lyric Man. I could have sworn you did a review on this waay back in the day. Did you have it and then sell it?
It's a tie for me between Enclave and Interlude Black Iris. But I must say Jubilation XXV has one of the most noticeable and exciting transitions out of any fragrance I've worn. Could you possibly do a video about the best transitions please? I for one think that would be exciting to see, and off the beaten path as well! 😃 Great video as always thank you. Amouage is definitely in my top 5 Niche houses.
Thanks James! That topic is a little subjective, because with complex fragrances such as Amouage’s, everyone may not experience what I do in regards to transitions. But a creative idea nonetheless. I may have even done a video on my favorite dry downs a few years ago.
There not weird anymore. Bracken is amazing. Shame it got the axe. Beloved would probably be my number one which was also discontinued. Holding out hope it gets an extrait version sometime in the future.
Memoir Man crew, where you at? Discovered it recently and it’s completely won me over, I’m surprised I’ve never heard more buzz about it. Dark, green, smokey, minty... it’s just so intriguing. 🤤🌿
For me, an Amouage that is criminally underrated as an every day, office safe fragrance (with controlled sprays) is Honour Man.
See for me it's dia man, it's absolutely breathtaking. I know some people complain about performance but honestly it does great for me, at least 6 hours and for what it is I wouldn't change it. I think if it was any heavier it detract from the beauty of the scent.
Memoir too!!!!
I just got a sample of black iris amouage, and i've never experienced something as beautiful as this perfume, wooooaw! im sold on this perfume, so mystic yet so obvious and beautiful
Enclave is absolutely my favorite Amouage. My first niche was Interlude Black Iris and I've been captivated by the house. I honestly want more from them.
I’ve gone back and forth on blind buy
@@abelcano3723i wanna blind buy xxv what do u think
Great selection Justin. You definitely influenced me in my purchases of Beach Hut Man, Enclave, Boundless and Overture Man.
Awesome! Thank you!
So you telling me you dont own every single fragrances ever created? Duuuuwwwde what? Thats unforgivable
Beachhut man was my first introduction to Amouage and niche perfumery few months back. Now I own 5 bottles and 6 decants of amouage. It's an outstanding and daring brand. Love each and every perfume by them!
My introduction was Black Iris. The have 5 as well including Beach Hut, but my favorite is Fate. It doesn’t get a lot of love from reviewers, but I absolutely love it. Ginger, cumin, frankincense and immortale. It’s fantastic.
Beach hut man is a grown up version of versace eros edp. It's definitely good.
@pharma_weeb1175 so your saying if I have eros edp it's redundant to beach hut? Or is there a big enough difference to still get it
I don’t find Beach Hut similar to the Eros DNA in the slightest.
@@stayfreshproductions that's good to hear cause beach hut was my next fragrance purchase
I agree about king blue bought a sample and omg that barnyard smell I’m not comfortable with not even wearing in public the sample is gone stay in my closet for awhile lol
I recently started purchasing Amouage fragrances and found this video helpful. I just received Lineage today and love it. The fenugreek note can be found in a Japanese incense, Reiryo Koh, which I also love. My absolute favorite is Gold Man, which doesn't seem to get any love within the community. Go figure. I'm wearing Boundless today (it's a bit cooler than normal outside) and Enclave is so so good! Amazing house.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying them!
Boundless is so good and comforting. People criticize it for its lack of character and uniqueness, but I think it’s unique, and still mass appealing. The drydown after 30 min is pure magic imo. The opening is a little rough for my taste, but once the scent has settled I’m in love.
I dont like boundles, nothing special and boring to me. Much more I prefer enclave...fantastic scent
@@daniell5740 Six years in the game, 30 fragrances in my collection, mostly niche. I'm no fragrance snob, but I've smelled many fragrances. I do prefer boundless over herod, tobacco vanille and naxos which also has tobacco. Grand soir is my favorite when it comes to winter fragrances. Ambre narguille, dior homme parfum, angel share and oajan are also pretty good, but I find them way more cloying than boundless which strikes a perfect balance imo. Do you have a recommendation?
Boundless is one of my favorite in my collection. It's a much more niche version of tobacco vanille with more character with the spices
@@naf4361 I agree! This one takes you more on a journey than Tobacco vanille, and has better quality ingredients too. What’s not to love.
@@headeraserbeen a fan of Amouage for sometime, and just got my Boundless yesterday. I quite enjoy it alot and it's exactly like what you said.
Another great review. I appreciate the rationale and the support of your reasons of your ranking. My first niche fragrance was Black Iris and soon after Jubilation 25. I understand why Reflection is ranked as high but agree that it is a different representation of the Amouage brand/dna. That being said ..
1-Jubilation (maybe #1 in my total collection or tied w Triumph of Bacchus )
2-Black Iris
3-Royal Tobacco
4-Enclave (agree that it is remarkably unique)
5-Journey
6-Overture (only to be worn and enjoyed at home lol)
of those I have sampled…
7-Rose Incense
8-Symphony Woods
9-Rock Rose
I love Beach Hut Man and Bracken Man. The other two Amouages I have are Interlude Black Iris and Opus VI, both of which I like a lot, but I find fewer occasions to wear. Opus VI (which may be discontinued, but is still pretty available) is a bit unsung, but worth getting your nose on if you like big amber frags. It has a great bay leaf note in the opening, which makes it stand out from other amber fragrances I have.
I love Amber so I’m gonna have to get my nose on Opus VI, thank you!
Reflection Man smells like a flanker of Montblanc Individuel. Individuel + Dunhill Icon with more roundness and refinement.
One of my favorites. People complain about performance but it long long-lasting and projecting.
Thank you!! This is my favorite House. Can't wait to get King Blue. Reflection Man, however, is the least favorite of my Amouage collection...which is admittedly better than most fragrances....but I remain at a loss to explain why it is not my favorite from the House.
Do xerjoff next also I think you should rank them based off how much you like them subjectively but also have the amount of wears on screen
Good ideas
Reflection Man, Enclave and Boundless are my favs from them. Great lineup
Beach Hut has totally crazy projection. Very sophisticated. For sunny spring and autmn when temperatures are not highest.
Recently visited the Amouage booth at the mall after being captivated by my sample of Interlude Black Iris, and wow. Just wow. What a house! I didn't love all of them, but every fragrance of theirs kept me drawn in and interested.
The two that REALLY called out to me and just made me throw my head back with delight were Reflection and.......Enclave! Sampled Enclave specifically because of this video, and as you said, I have no regrets. Even at that staggering retail price, it is simply a wonder to smell. Reflection is similarly infinitely amusing to me. I can't get enough of either of them. Beach Hut Man is next on my decant list!
Awesome! Glad you enjoy them
@@stayfreshproductions Cheers. Thanks for shouting out great fragrances, and giving them the shine they deserve.
Great video. I’m curious about your thoughts on Imitation Man. I personally love it.
I’ve wanted to try it for years
@@stayfreshproductions definitely get your nose on it. I think you’ll get the same feeling you did with Bracken. You might not like it at first but after after a few wearings you’ll really appreciate it.
Thank you Justin as am researching this line.
I am from a pretty cold place in the north - Interlude is in my top 3 beside Beach Hut and Sunshine Man.
Great list Justin. My introduction to Amouage was Enclave as a blind buy because 1. I was so intrigued by the note breakdown and 2. You enjoyed it and talked it up so much had peaked my interest even further. Needless to say I’m not disappointed and it has become one of my personal favorites. Also have a bottle of Beach Hut Man on the way and can’t wait to see what it’s all about.
I get a lot of compliments when wearing Beach Hut. It's suits me perfectly, because it's a mature scent. The dry down is amazing.
@@bradpeterson5299 After getting to know it and giving it a full wearing I love it, and I gotta say it’s very mature and has a lot of depth especially in the cool down like your saying. Not one you wanna spray to many times, maybe two max.
First I have to say that I'm a big fan of Amouage and I own many of their fragrances but only which came out during Chistopher Chong era. Everything after that is just average. Only worth mentioning is Royal Tobacco.
If you haven't tried yet I suggest you to try Lyric Man. For me one of the best rose fragrances on the market.
I have a decant. Great scent
Before its completely gone, I think it'd be worth it to get your nose on Amouage Opus XI/11 it is a major slept on beauty. I'm glad I got my bottle before they all disappear.
Reflection man is amazing. The dry down is so gorgeous. I do find you need about 6 sprays of the new stuff but I don’t care. It’s the only masculine floral I’ve come across that I truly enjoy through and through and one of the few bottles in my collection I know with certainty I will buy again.
I blind bought Beach Hut Man. Absolutely adore the opening with its fresh mint, but it loses me on dry down. The vibe just comes off as too mature, too sharp-soapy. Maybe I’ll grow into it.
Royal Tobacco is the other full bottle I own, and I love it. Wore it recently to a wedding and was smelling it all night long, beautiful scent.
Justin, I’d love to get your thoughts on Fate. It’s like the black sheep of of Amouage that no one talks about. Another great video!
I haven’t tried it yet!
I appreciate this review! Amouage is my favorite house and def oriented towards niche lovers, with a few exceptions. My top favorites are: Overture Man, Royal Tobacco, Journey Man, Interlude Black Iris, Jubilation XXV, Oud Ulya, Boundless, Reckless Leather, Overture Woman, Reflection Man, Interlude Man, and Material. I love others I have, and there are some weeks when I absolutely reach for Lyric Man, Fate Man, Epic Man, Enclave, and Gold Man. The others I do remind myself to work into rotation, or have to be in a very specific mood, such as Silver Oud and Portrayal Man. I agree, Reflection Man is an awesome and lovely fragrance, and is the one I would not pick as coming from Oman. My favorite house, The Gift of Kings.
Awesome choices!
I've tried most of these. My favourite is Beach Hut man. Most of these are quite nice. I think the most beautiful fragrance ever is Lyric Man. It's not my favourite because it is a little feminine, but when no one else is around I love to wear it. Sorry Justine but I have Reflection Man, but I never wear it. I really don't like Enclave.
Jubilation XV is lovely. Royal tobacco is beast mode but unique. Lineage is beautiful, have yet to wear it. Bracken is one of the best fougere scents. Beach hut man is my favorite Amouage. Enclave is not my favorite because of the mint opening perhaps. I have to try the others.
Hi Justin! When i blind boutht overture man in 2021 it became my favourite amouage. I started to follow karine vinchon spehner through amouage, boundless i found the incense pretty similar with memo tiger nest (without knowing at that moment that it is her work), and after i tried lineage a month ago i found it similar to xerjoff groove xcape, also her work. She has a signature way in the use of incense that i believe im able to identify. I really enjoyed your rank list
Thanks Nicolas, I love her stuff!
Love Reflection Man. At the other end of the scale would also recommend Journey Man. A bit heavier but a great pick too.
Always love your House reviews! Lyric Woman has become an addiction of mine. ☺️ I really enjoy Enclave as well. More to experience, though!
Thank you Andrea!
Stunning selection, Justin! I only own Portrayal Woman, which is a lovely jasmine-tobacco scent. From the house, I love Epic, Sunshine, and Meander. From the men's line, I enjoy Reflection, Beach Hut, Enclave, and Portrayal Man.
You’ve got a great selection, Liz!
Great video...thanks for making an Amouage clip. Please make more of Amouage vids.
Royal Tobacco is not that strong...at least for me / on me. I do maybe 5 to 6 sprays. It is not overpowering. I think it's perfect the way it is, no need to make it lighter at all.
Meander deserves more love, such an amazing artwork imo!
Most def, it's a gorgeous sandalwood fragrance and boundless, I get an egg nog vibe in there and I love it so much, a major upgrade from TF TV.
My top Amouage are:
1. Jubilation XV
2. Royal Oud opus
3. Reflection 45
4. Enclave
5. Interlude black iris
I know you talk about not Blind Buying (and I've been listening a lot more), but overture man is a very successful blind buy. I absolutely love that scent and can't wait to wear it this cold season
Scents like Opus XV King Blue make me wonder if we sometimes lose the plot a bit as fragrance enjoyers. Perhaps it comes down to bodily chemistry, but I can't think of a single instance where I would be willing to offend those around me by wearing a scent simply because I appreciate the art involved in its creation.
What matters most is that you love the scent. No sense in wearing something you’re not comfortable with! So I don’t think offending someone with a stinky fragrance is an issue if you don’t feel good wearing it out in the first place. 😊
My Favorites in order:
1. Lyric Man
2. Memoir Man
3. Reflection Man
4. Honour Man
I’m not as up to speed on these newer Amouage fragrances. Got married and needed to shift my budget priorities…still, these are classics for me that i never regret wearing.
Thanks for your videos.
Nice ones. Thank you!
Just got my bottle of Enclave… I was hooked when I got the tester … I love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great list as always, my friend. I only own 2 Amouage so far (Interlude Black Iris & Sunshine Man) and absolutely love them. Black Iris is so far my favourite from the house (without smelling Royal Tobacco, Boundless or Lyric Man yet) with Overture Man being second.
I need to revisit Black Iris.
@@stayfreshproductions As always, I look forward to your thoughts after you do, my friend
WHAT?!?! You don't own every single fragrance?!?! As Greta would say "how dare you?!" 😅
I have a sample of Epic that I really enjoy. Also Jubilation and Overture.
Hi Justin, a love at first sniff for me was "Purpose". Hot and cold, airy and grounded. LOVE it! Is it on your wish list?
I have a sample that I need to revisit!
@@stayfreshproductions Try to do a full body use (if you have enough in your sample) and notice on how it spirals around you :)
I enjoyed hearing your likes/loves of Amouage, and you've nearly convinced me to take the plunge on Enclave, which is something I never thought I'd be interested in even though I love almost everything Amouage makes. I have typed this and deleted this statement twice, but I'm pretty sure now, and I'm gonna say it. I think Amouage is my favorite house. My husband and I have all the "regular" (as in *not* Library editions, attars, etc.) Amouage pairs up until the 2020 releases. They never fail to make me thankful to have an olafactory system. And ladies, you can immediately elevate your mood by +5 by just wearing Amouage Sunshine Woman. I generally don't care for strictly feminine scents, but this one absolutely rocks my socks. It's amazing!! I almost want to do a little happy dance every time I put it on. 😊
Thank you for sharing, Brandi! Amouage is easily in my top 5 favorite houses ever.
Amouage is my favorite niche house. Love your perfume list & your review. I would pick overture man to be my no1.
I'm one of those rare folks who firmly believe that Amouage is a perfume house that's incredibly worth the investment. Yeah, I know it's pricey and super high-end, but let's have a little fun and dive into my collection of 14 full bottles of Amouage.
I've ranked them based on my favorite scents, and we're going to match them up with gender, occasions, and personalities. No harm intended, just a lighthearted exercise!
1. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco: This one gives off the vibe of a mature gentleman in his 30s, dressed in a sharp tuxedo, riding in a Rolls-Royce as a passenger, attending secretive meetings while puffing on cigars with the world's secret elite.
2. Interlude Black Iris: Imagine a guy in his late 20s, always sporting a leather jacket, dark-colored shirts, and pants. He's not the chatty type, exuding an air of cool mystery. However, his actions are highly intimidating, and he always takes responsibility for daring, life-changing decisions in his quarter-century of existence.
3. Reflection Man: Meet a smart, sharp guy who exudes class and elegance. He's the kind who effortlessly pulls off any suit color but always rocks a white shirt and tie. With his hair impeccably styled and a jawline that's perfectly symmetrical, he tackles problems with a cool head. He's easy-going and opens his heart to many women, but only those with class make the cut.
4. Epic Man: Picture an alpha male, probably in his 30s, who can solve any problem. The way he talks, walks, interacts, and influences those around him is always epic. He dresses elegantly, and people simply call him "Epic." He's a man of few words but leaves an epic impression.
5. Bracken Man: This guy embodies masculinity with a rugged beard and a gaze that's always sharp and radiant. He's resolute and doesn't always opt for formal suits like tuxedos or jackets. Instead, he usually goes for modern classic suits. He keeps his promises, is responsible, hardworking, and unwavering in his principles.
6. Overture Man: Think of an alpha male who thrives on challenges, probably in his mid-30s. He maintains a mafia-style appearance, doesn't talk much, but his intimidating gaze speaks volumes. He might have plenty of adversaries because he's not easily influenced by opposition, but he also has quite a following. In a movie, he'd be the wise villain, brave, responsible, and unyielding.
7. Jubilation XXV Man: This guy exudes authority, charisma, and makes decisive, ambitious choices. He's impeccably dressed in suits and is sought after for his brilliant and enlightening thinking. He's high up in society, not only skilled in governance but also nurturing those beneath him.
8. Journey Man: Imagine a mature man in his early 40s who's creative, sensitive, and doesn't back down from confrontations, all while maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor. He loves exploring the world, seems to adapt easily, and is quite easy-going when meeting new people. He also enjoys helping others selflessly.
9. Lyric Man: Picture a young adult in their mid-20s, not very talkative but a master at wooing women with romance and elegance. He loves luxurious dates in his upscale apartment, and no woman can resist his charm.
10. Boundless: A young, easygoing guy, probably in his mid-20s to early 30s. He's casual, friendly, and down-to-earth. He's not a bad boy but embraces a natural, casual style. He can be both sensitive and forgiving while staying optimistic.
11. Imitation Woman: Imagine a vibrant, energetic young woman in her mid-20s who's always positive, warm in relationships, and open-minded. She's admired for her looks and personality, enjoys casual social events related to humanity and the environment, and loves children.
12. Memoir Man: Think of a man in any age range going through a dark phase in life, marked by sorrow and a journey shrouded in mystery. He's quiet, introverted, often dressed in dark attire, and comfortable in dimly lit places. He's like Batman, a hero in the darkness, with misunderstood intentions.
13. Myths Man: This is a man in his 30s to early 40s with a unique, challenging life filled with twists and turns. He lives for constant challenges, even if they brush with danger. He's hard to forget, and his life is all about embracing challenges, where even peace means death.
14. Interlude Woman: Imagine a woman in her late 20s to early 30s, mature in her thinking. She challenges the logic of men in debates, can be serious yet caring, and holds a high-ranking government position. She's independent, disciplined, creative, and impactful in her community. She's sociable, creative, and can't sit idle without making a significant impact on those around her. She seeks recognition and can be a bit jealous at times.
On my skin, I do get the ashy toothpaste accord from Enclave. I personally prefer Meander, especially the opening.
What are your thoughts on Interlude Black Iris?
Boundless and Overture are next in the line-up for getting samples, so I'm eager to experience those.
Need to revisit my decant of IBI. I remember enjoying it but not being blown away
@stayfreshproductions It's amazing how subjective skin chemistry makes all this.
On my skin with IBI, I do get the incense, spices, and a dusty iris. But what I get mostly throughout every wearing is that sandalwood, big time. It gets smoother and creamier into the far drydown; it must be the vanilla joining the chorus.
I prefer Portrayal, Epic and the little bit challenging Purpose over Reflection. Reflection is not bad at all, it just reminds me of a medicine I was given when I was a child, a syrup of sorts, and I recall that memory so vividly when I wear Reflection. Funny how these scents evoke different feelings with different people. Thank you for the video, I truly enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching!
Love almost all of these. I dont like Reflection but love Reflection 45 go figure. I have almost all of these as well. I do love meander and purpose as well. Great list sir
Reflection man was my first niche frag I bought - for the office. And just bought Jubilation and Reflection 45. Tested Royal Tobacco, which was too strong to me… tested Enclave, too sweet and strong for me, need to test with less sprays another time.
And yes, that Enclave was #1 was no surprise
How are you liking jubilation? Is it the one in the new large box packaging?
@@SDY274 not received yet, but is a tester anyway without box :)
YES Enaclave is both elegant, unique and AMAZING mint is my favorate ICe cream and also my favriote sent not too surprising its my signature sent, love it. though gotta be light on the sprays during the summer still looking to get beach hut man going forward.
My top 3 Amouage are 1. Beach Hut Man, 2. Royal Tobacco, 3. Reflection Man. Also liked Opus 12 Rose Incense, Jubilation XXV, and Enclave. Got the 45 sample box so have smelled most except for some discontinued (Bracken / Sunshine)
Wonderful line-up there, Justin. As you've noticed I'm a huge Karine fan and Boundless is my favorite fragrance of all since it came out so I'm biased to heck, haha. The love for Enclave is awesome. I really need to get my nose on Bracken, it's one of the few I haven't sniffed. The only ones missing here in my humble opinion are Journey Man (insane tobacco) and Memoir Man (although this one I can understand it being divisive, that artemisia is harsh but as a lover of absinth I dig it). It's a shame no one talks much about the attars. They are indeed insanely expensive even for what they are but man, so beautiful. As a lover of iris, Orris Wakan got me a rush of serotonin the first time I sniffed it!
Love the content! Try the new Reflection extrait! I prefer it to the og personally!
Enclave is an absolut banger. I came across it accidentally at the airport and I was blown away. Great stuff
King Blue is a banger, absolutely love it!
Recently smelled most of the collection in milan, which is like absolute heaven for niche perfumery in general, reflection man smelled truly amazing but also very familiar, also really enjoyed beach hut man, smelled interlude for the second time and i enjoy it way more now :)
I tried a few and they weren't my thing. Except for enclave. I like that one
Thanks to you I discovered this brand. Also, I think you're one of the best on UA-cam when it comes to fragrances. Thanks dude
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Love Beach Hut Man! Blind bought mine (come at me, J!) and glad I did. Easily one of my favorite fragrance purchases of the year. Keep up the great work, man
I really love Enclave, fresh and unique, however due to it being similar to Frederic Malle’s Geranium Pour Monsieur i decided for now, stick to the travel size only
Your #10 Amouage is easily my favorite of the house, and my second favorite fragrance in my collection...and it's gaining on number one.
What's number 1?
@@bmoneybby Naxos
Great video. My new bottle of Reflection man only lasts around 3 hours on my skin. My old bottle was much better so I got reflection 45. Definitely 90% similar but a tad darker, richer and lasts FOREVER
Jubilation 25 is my absolute favorite from amouage. The stuff of kings!
Beach hut is amazing. Definite complement getter
I agree with you on the smell of jubilation. It’s not as longevity as i expected. Projection isn’t very in your face either but it is expensive so
Definitely a special occasion fragrance.and I am not sure but I think that is why when I spray it I need to practically stand on the sprayer to get a small amount out of the bottle. Boundless.. it’s one of my favorite Amouage… I get your notes but I heard someone else saying that it reminded them of CHAI TEA ☕️. And I am a sucker for CHAI . I am awaiting search right now.. joma had a deal on it about a month ago so I purchased it. It was 150 cheaper but had to wait 5 weeks for delivery.
Sir! thank you for this video. Glad to see Reflection at the #2 spot and I totally agree with you on the Royal Tobacco! It hits hard, but I love it
I have interlude and beach hut. Love both soooo much. And yes on first smell I hated beach hut and now I can’t live with out it
Two weeks ago I had a high school reunion.
And as a typical fragrance (& fashion) person I was thinking weeks in advance what to wear and how to smell.
Eventually I decided to pick Amouage Reflection Man, layered with Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême & EM Molecule 01.
How it went?
Well, it turned out the women decided to have a 'women only' reunion next year.
With only one men getting an invitation as well... 🤨
Anyway, that's another high school reunion next year... 🤓
Interlude Black iris and beloved man should be there! and maybe Lyric man...
Please do Nishane, I'm loving that line of fragance right now
If you want the best of the best, Amouage is the way to go. They use the highest quality ingredients & the best perfumers. I have 36 Amouage's & my faves are Reflection 45, Royal Tobacco, Overture Man, Beach Hut Man, Black Iris, Jubilation XXV Man & Sunshine Man.
I love seeing some praise for Sunshine Man. It was my first Amouage as I'm not a fan of typical Freshies & it was truly unlike anything else I'd experienced.
@@d.scentgent5382 Yes, it is a wonderfully crafted piece of art & it has the most gorgeous immortelle note.
Not a single other amouage smells anything like Reflection. But it is without a doubt one of the most gorgeous fragrances I have ever owned. It smells of luxury, it is such a clean, non offensive fragrance and it is certainly a compliment getter.
Jubilation 25 and boundless I adore but I had a smell of Overture recently and I knew then that I had to get a bottle! The only Amouage I found just too offensive was Interlude. That initial smack in the face with Oregano is just so off putting!
Beach Hut and Honor is my two favorite ones.
Great video man! I loved enclave based on your recommendation. Decanted and bought a full bottle immediately… your face through the bottle is hilarious, and something I wouldn’t of noticed 😂
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Please do share your favorite tobacco fragrances Justin! One of my favorite notes for fall/winter❤
Amouage is one of my favorite houses btw🔥
Amouage is, to me, the most niche of the popular/well known niche houses. Meaning this house usually takes big chances, so for me they either hit it out of the park, of strikeout. Not much in between.
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm a big fan of this brand and have a blessed night
My favorites are interlude man and enclave😊
My amouage list off the ones i have tried:
1.jubilation xxv man
2.overture man
3.beach hut man
4.epic man
5.Interlude man
6.reflection man
7.boundless
8.portrayal man
9.bracken man
I went out to buy Enclave today, but came back with Blue Talisman. I keep shying away from Enclave. Maybe next time
I adore reflection man, I would suggest Myths man also if you like reflection man, it's not as bright to me, maybe smokier, but really nice
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco is my favourite from this brand Cécile Zarokian is my favourite perfumery no doubt 👌🏻
Boundless is also really good, im waiting for autumn / winter so i can spray both of them!
I picked it up in Duty Free this week after trying it on my way through a month before. Damn it's good...but it is so dry. I love the liquorice in it. The sprayer who sold it to me actually gave me a sample of another and let me try reflection man and recommended blue to me. I didn't really care for blue on paper but damn it came alive on my wrist. I was smelling it for the entire 8 hour flight and into the next morning. I'm confused though because I could swear it was on a blue bottle but when I look now online, it's brown.
Yeah. I think that after one has spent this much time on a fragrance journey, they find reviewers whose opinions/tastes align closest to what they like. Then, they do want to hear your opinions on what you like. I like your videos. Keep up the good work!
Fair enough! Thanks!
Lineage is my favorite 😍
I know everyone is loving guidance in the woman’s frag community, but Lineage is just a lovely aquatic scent that reminds me of a sandy beach without being coconut or “topical”. It’s a stunner imho 🥰
It was my designated summer scent of the year, kept coming back to it. 😊
I totally agree!
Almost missed this vlog … so glad I went through the list of vids I missed. Excellent review! 👌🏽😉
Yay! Thank you!
No offense intended but how old are you? lol
Cheers all. What would you say is the best Amouage for a newbie to the house with intended use being for the office, errands and general indoor wear. Cheers again.
Reflection Man. But only as long as you actually love the way it smells!
I do love cloves but not a fan of bracken man, i liked it in the heat but in a cool room with an a/c working no thx..it's funny how miles away it smells to me with heat and without
Strange!
Beach hut man dry down is some magical stuff.
Reflection is probably a top 10 for me!!
I have three Amouage fragrances (in order of preference):
1. Reflection Man
2. Lyric Man
3. Boundless
I just received Boundless this week. I am waiting for cooler weather to give it a full wearing. I purchased this largely on your (Grace's, actually) recommendation. I am surprised you don't have Lyric Man. I could have sworn you did a review on this waay back in the day. Did you have it and then sell it?
It's a tie for me between Enclave and Interlude Black Iris. But I must say Jubilation XXV has one of the most noticeable and exciting transitions out of any fragrance I've worn. Could you possibly do a video about the best transitions please? I for one think that would be exciting to see, and off the beaten path as well! 😃 Great video as always thank you. Amouage is definitely in my top 5 Niche houses.
Thanks James! That topic is a little subjective, because with complex fragrances such as Amouage’s, everyone may not experience what I do in regards to transitions. But a creative idea nonetheless. I may have even done a video on my favorite dry downs a few years ago.
Interlude opening is aweful. I always have to wait 30 plus minute for the dry down before heading out the door. The smokey smell is overpowering
There not weird anymore. Bracken is amazing. Shame it got the axe. Beloved would probably be my number one which was also discontinued. Holding out hope it gets an extrait version sometime in the future.
Another incredible content, from an amazing house. You rock, Justin!
Wow, thanks!
OMG! I love this House!Can'r wait to grab King Blue!
When will be your next Q&A session? I have maybe 3-4 questions that I'm somewhat curious to ask.
Not sure! Sometime soon.
Memoir Man crew, where you at? Discovered it recently and it’s completely won me over, I’m surprised I’ve never heard more buzz about it. Dark, green, smokey, minty... it’s just so intriguing. 🤤🌿
Another great vid Justin. Enclave Enclave Enclave!! My fav from the house. Also I much prefer Overture Man to Jubilation.
Thank you!
Love this series Justin. Also, your top 2 Is my top 2 aswell 😊
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