Yes, another which Amouage should I get thread. It is so hard to tell which Amouage to get since they're all excellent, yet so complicated to easily tell which one to get. I'd like to hear if you guys can give me some pointers or share your experience with me on which Amouage impressed you the most.
Here is what I'm looking for: One that is unique enough to be worth the price, yet easily appealing to others. For the price this isn't going to be a purchase like Encre Noir which I got purely for my own enjoyment. Also I don't want a Shy scent, it has to project and last exceptionally well. Overall here is my experience:
My Favorites:
.Reflection: Very lovely powdery scent, my problem with it is it's not very unique, it's a common scent done very well, but is that worth the price?
.Lyric Man/Woman: I prefer the woman, but both are very feminine. It's also not that unique, but done VERY VERY well so it could seem a little unique.
.Dia: My favorite, unique, manly, can be used both casually and formally. But it has horrid longevity and projection for the price.
.Epic Man/Woman: Both are great, I prefer the other three to this one, however this is the only flawless one; It's unique and has great projection and longevity. There's no review page for it in basenotes yet, so I'm unsure.
The others I have tried:
.Gold: A little too strong, old fashioned, I might get this one if I have some extra money later, but definitely not going to be my first amouage
.Jubilation XXY: Supposedly the best amouage. It's really unique and strong, but it has a note I can't stand, is that the famous frankincense? it smells like some spice the use here in the middle east. Should I give it another try?
.Ubar: More of the note I didn't like in JXXY, really dislike.
.Ciel: Love the drydown, but it smells a little like pee for the first few hours. Not that unique either.
My favorite note is Amber if that helps, especially if it's a soft creamy amber.
So which would you recommend for my first purchase? which one got you the most compliments? or should I just go purchase a Tom Ford for the money, since Tom Fords are simple love or hate fragrances, and re-visit amouage once my nose is more trained.
Thanks,
-Ekove
Here is what I'm looking for: One that is unique enough to be worth the price, yet easily appealing to others. For the price this isn't going to be a purchase like Encre Noir which I got purely for my own enjoyment. Also I don't want a Shy scent, it has to project and last exceptionally well. Overall here is my experience:
My Favorites:
.Reflection: Very lovely powdery scent, my problem with it is it's not very unique, it's a common scent done very well, but is that worth the price?
.Lyric Man/Woman: I prefer the woman, but both are very feminine. It's also not that unique, but done VERY VERY well so it could seem a little unique.
.Dia: My favorite, unique, manly, can be used both casually and formally. But it has horrid longevity and projection for the price.
.Epic Man/Woman: Both are great, I prefer the other three to this one, however this is the only flawless one; It's unique and has great projection and longevity. There's no review page for it in basenotes yet, so I'm unsure.
The others I have tried:
.Gold: A little too strong, old fashioned, I might get this one if I have some extra money later, but definitely not going to be my first amouage
.Jubilation XXY: Supposedly the best amouage. It's really unique and strong, but it has a note I can't stand, is that the famous frankincense? it smells like some spice the use here in the middle east. Should I give it another try?
.Ubar: More of the note I didn't like in JXXY, really dislike.
.Ciel: Love the drydown, but it smells a little like pee for the first few hours. Not that unique either.
My favorite note is Amber if that helps, especially if it's a soft creamy amber.
So which would you recommend for my first purchase? which one got you the most compliments? or should I just go purchase a Tom Ford for the money, since Tom Fords are simple love or hate fragrances, and re-visit amouage once my nose is more trained.
Thanks,
-Ekove
