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Amouage Jubilation XXV, Memoir, or Epic?

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9/9/13 at 2:17pm

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Hi all!

I'm currently 24 and living in the Middle East for the next year or two. I was recently turned onto Amouage. I loved Jubiliation and Memoir, but don't have much experience with Epic.

My only issue with Jubilation is that it seemed to fade a bit early on me (unless I just can't detect it). Otherwise, I'd rank the scent a bit above that of Memoir.

I do happen to have dry skin which which is an issue with projection and sillage (thankfully, Amouage seems to be decent in this regard).

I'd like to get only 1 bottle right now (but may get 2) that would provide versatility for the different seasons (winter is pretty weak here) and day/night.

I'd prefer only one bottle to start (due to budget constraints), but please let me know which bottle(s) you would suggest and why.

Thanks! Your help is greatly appreciated!

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9/9/13 at 2:31pm

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I'd suggest Jub XXV, it's pretty versatile and can be worn in any type of weather. Memoir and Epic are quite strong, and in the climate you're living in they could be a bit too much. I also prefer the smell of Jub XXV over the other two. Whichever you choose, you'll end up with a very fine fragrance.

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9/9/13 at 2:31pm

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9/9/13 at 4:19pm

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Memoir, Jubilation XXV and Epic are complex and powerful scents, they may be overwhelming in middle eastern heat.

Sample something a little lighter from the Amouage line like Ciel or Silver for day, and Dia for a good day / night fragrance.

Don't buy a full bottle until your sure it's what you like and feel comfortable in.

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9/9/13 at 5:25pm

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All 3 are great fragrances, worthy of buying a FB. choosing just 1 from this is down to your personal choice.

Epic lasts the longest & projects the maximum among the 3 on me.
Jubilation XXV is, as JHippo said, the most versatile among the 3.
Memoir is a wonderful complex scent - again grt silage & longevity.

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9/9/13 at 5:36pm

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Memoir is easily the best to me.

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9/9/13 at 6:05pm

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I've read reviews that all three have longevity issues. I liked the smells from my samples but also felt longevity was an issue with all three.

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9/9/13 at 6:20pm

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I would go with memoir, the minty absinthe opening in my opinion feels less cloying than the boozy fruit in jubilation or the powdery dry woodiness of epic man. To each their own though, and jubilation is much brighter than memoir or epic so i can see it working in the heat but not for me.

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9/9/13 at 7:31pm

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Epic is hands down the best of the three....Most wearable, most complimented and least offensive to anybody....

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9/9/13 at 7:34pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by badarun

Agree with all of this. IMO these are the 3 best from Amouage.

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9/9/13 at 7:35pm

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My favorite of the three is Epic, no doubt!

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9/10/13 at 12:22am

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Epic has monster sillage and the deepest "Arab vibe", great duration..if you want to go all the way down then Interlude Man!

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9/10/13 at 2:07am

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My vote would be for Memoir - you get the terrific green fougere like opening to kick off and then as the day progresses so does the transition from dark green to quite a moody frankincense. It has a story to tell.

Edited by mr. reasonable - 9/12/13 at 8:25am

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9/10/13 at 5:18am

9/9/13 at 2:17pm

JonDorn said:

Hi all!

I'm currently 24 and living in the Middle East for the next year or two. I was recently turned onto Amouage. I loved Jubiliation and Memoir, but don't have much experience with Epic.

My only issue with Jubilation is that it seemed to fade a bit early on me (unless I just can't detect it). Otherwise, I'd rank the scent a bit above that of Memoir.

I do happen to have dry skin which which is an issue with projection and sillage (thankfully, Amouage seems to be decent in this regard).

I'd like to get only 1 bottle right now (but may get 2) that would provide versatility for the different seasons (winter is pretty weak here) and day/night.

I'd prefer only one bottle to start (due to budget constraints), but please let me know which bottle(s) you would suggest and why.

Thanks! Your help is greatly appreciated!

9/9/13 at 2:31pm

JiveHippo said:

9/9/13 at 2:31pm

JiveHippo said:

9/9/13 at 4:19pm

mixerscent said:

Memoir, Jubilation XXV and Epic are complex and powerful scents, they may be overwhelming in middle eastern heat.

Sample something a little lighter from the Amouage line like Ciel or Silver for day, and Dia for a good day / night fragrance.

Don't buy a full bottle until your sure it's what you like and feel comfortable in.

9/9/13 at 5:25pm

badarun said:

9/9/13 at 5:36pm

taint it sweet said:

Memoir is easily the best to me.

9/9/13 at 6:05pm

thatmakesscents said:

I've read reviews that all three have longevity issues. I liked the smells from my samples but also felt longevity was an issue with all three.

9/9/13 at 6:20pm

ateghipc said:

9/9/13 at 7:22pm

fragrance123 said:

XXV

9/9/13 at 7:31pm

FSU92grad said:

Epic is hands down the best of the three....Most wearable, most complimented and least offensive to anybody....

9/9/13 at 7:34pm

dougczar said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by badarun

Agree with all of this. IMO these are the 3 best from Amouage.

9/9/13 at 7:35pm

Akahina said:

My favorite of the three is Epic, no doubt!

9/10/13 at 12:22am

Francolino said:

Epic has monster sillage and the deepest "Arab vibe", great duration..if you want to go all the way down then Interlude Man!

9/10/13 at 2:07am

mr. reasonable said:

Edited by mr. reasonable - 9/12/13 at 8:25am

9/10/13 at 5:08am

foughare said:

Memoir for sure!