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Which Amouage?

Poll Results: Which of these would you recommend?

Poll expired: Jun 30, 2011  
  • 25% (10)
    Epic Man
  • 5% (2)
    Gold Man
  • 70% (28)
    Jubilation XXV
40 Total Votes  
post #1 of 49
6/28/11 at 2:57pm
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Hey, ladies and gentlemen:

I have done my due diligence. I have tested many Amouages and want to finally pull the trigger on one. So far there are only three that I would even consider, and since it is such a big ticket item, I'd feel better having your input!

And please, if you disagree with my characterizations of the below fragrances, you're probably right; however, to my untrained nose, this perception is reality!

1. Epic Man
Pros: It has the "bandaid" note that I like, and is otherwise unlike anything in my wardrobe. It is less expensive than some of the others
2. Gold Man
Pro: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the smell (even a little more than Epic) Con: It reminds me of Derby, which I already own
3. Jubilation XXV
Pro: Love the smell. Con: It is similar (IMO) to many other perfumes I smell.

What say you? Thanks in advance for taking the time.
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post #2 of 49
6/28/11 at 3:21pm
Really hard choice. All three are wonderful and worth buying. In the end I voted for Gold man because it's the biggest, with the idea if one is to have an Amouage, he may as well go all the way and get the most powerful (that is, Gold man, or woman, or Ubar). Perhaps for this reason, though, some people find that Gold is difficult to use because too powerful; not me.

It doesn't remind me too much of Derby. Gold has a lot of incense, thick flowers (tuberose, rose and what not), and is just bigger. I agree that Jubilation XXV, while perhaps the best in the incense category, reminds one of other clean incense perfumes (from Timbuktu on). Epic is a beautiful rose-oud-wood, and, again, there are now a few ouds around. I didn't know that it is less expensive. Are you sure that you are not comparing different sizes?

cacio
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post #3 of 49
6/28/11 at 4:29pm
This may sound strange, but have you tested any from the women's side of Amouage? I say this because Gold woman is a little more fierce and animalic than the men's ( both are sweet, powdery florals so I'm assuming there's no trouble with those ), and Ubar is a little richer and darker.
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post #4 of 49
6/28/11 at 4:32pm
Of those three, Epic Man for me. Just now getting into sampling this line. All three are nice, but Epic Man is the winner in my book.
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post #5 of 49
6/28/11 at 4:36pm
Jubilation XXV by far.
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post #6 of 49
6/28/11 at 4:43pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

Jubilation XXV by far.

+1 beautiful fragrance - one of the best.

If I remember correctly Gold smells like urine? And for me Epic wasn't epic enough for me to place on my wishlist.
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post #7 of 49
6/28/11 at 5:49pm
I think you Like better Epic, it is very original, and maybe there's a good reason why you wrote it down first. ; )
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post #8 of 49
6/28/11 at 7:43pm
Jubilation XXV for me..
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post #9 of 49
6/28/11 at 7:49pm
Jub XXV. There is nothing else like it that I've smelled.

Martin
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post #10 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:21pm
They're all cool, but personally I would go with Gold Man. It's the Amouage I would buy first if I won the lottery. Also, it's been mentioned on the boards before, but Epic Women is even better than Epic Men, if you can believe that. I didn't until I tried it or myself.
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post #11 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:26pm
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Originally Posted by cacio View Post

Really hard choice. All three are wonderful and worth buying. In the end I voted for Gold man because it's the biggest, with the idea if one is to have an Amouage, he may as well go all the way and get the most powerful (that is, Gold man, or woman, or Ubar). Perhaps for this reason, though, some people find that Gold is difficult to use because too powerful; not me.

It doesn't remind me too much of Derby. Gold has a lot of incense, thick flowers (tuberose, rose and what not), and is just bigger. I agree that Jubilation XXV, while perhaps the best in the incense category, reminds one of other clean incense perfumes (from Timbuktu on). Epic is a beautiful rose-oud-wood, and, again, there are now a few ouds around. I didn't know that it is less expensive. Are you sure that you are not comparing different sizes?

cacio

no, I'm talking about 50ml. I'm not talking about drastic difference in price. I'm talking like $20.00. Thanks for your input!
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post #12 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:27pm
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Thanks to EVERYONE who have weighed in so far! You are all making good points!
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post #13 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by Sugandaraja View Post

This may sound strange, but have you tested any from the women's side of Amouage? I say this because Gold woman is a little more fierce and animalic than the men's ( both are sweet, powdery florals so I'm assuming there's no trouble with those ), and Ubar is a little richer and darker.

I'll give this some thought!
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post #14 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:40pm
I think that Epic And XXV are far more wearable on a daily basis than Gold. If you want to wear it often, which at the price, I imagine you would, you might go for one of those just because of the increased wearability.

XXV is a great GREAT autumnal fragrance - one of the best. Epic is awesome year round but especially in winter.

I'd urge you to - if you can - wait for the release of Honour and check out Honour Man before deciding. I think you'd have included it in your poll if you'd have had a chance to smell it. (sorry, I know that I am potentially making this more difficult rather than an easier decision )
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post #15 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:42pm
I'm glad I'm not the only one who smells bandaid in Epic Man.

jubilation smells like candy which can be odd at times, and gold is too flowery and not manly
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post #16 of 49
6/28/11 at 8:43pm
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Originally Posted by SculptureOfSoul View Post

I think that Epic And XXV are far more wearable on a daily basis than Gold. If you want to wear it often, which at the price, I imagine you would, you might go for one of those just because of the increased wearability.

XXV is a great GREAT autumnal fragrance - one of the best. Epic is awesome year round but especially in winter.

I'd urge you to - if you can - wait for the release of Honour and check out Honour Man before deciding. I think you'd have included it in your poll if you'd have had a chance to smell it. (sorry, I know that I am potentially making this more difficult rather than an easier decision )

I appreciate your candor. I probably won't wait, as I have been "flirting" with Amouage way too long, and think it's finally time to ask him out on a real date. LOL However, I will not be opposed to sampling Honour when it comes out and owning a second Amouage!
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post #17 of 49
6/29/11 at 1:17am
Definitely an hard choice as I own both Epic and Jubilation. I voted for Jubilation for its subtle complexity. It may result kind of nondescript at first but it definitely grows after a bunch of wearings. IMO this is one of the most versatile fragrances of the whole line. Epic Man is amazing too, but maybe a bit more on the "special occasion" side.
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post #18 of 49
6/29/11 at 2:32am
Jubilation XXV hands down. Do not waste any time/money/effort on Epic or Gold.
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post #19 of 49
6/29/11 at 3:04am
I have not re-tested enough to be authoritative, but on my current level of appreciation it is Jubilation xxv, for all the reasons already given.
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post #20 of 49
6/29/11 at 3:15am
Jubilation XXV by miles, Such a beautiful scent.

Amouage gold reminds me of those acidic 80's bath salts.
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post #21 of 49
6/29/11 at 3:55am
I own all of 3;-) I wold go for Epic!
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post #22 of 49
6/29/11 at 5:13am
From your list Jubilation XXV wins but please do try Epic for women its amazing stuff and totally unisex IMO
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post #23 of 49
6/29/11 at 5:34am
XXV no doubt!
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post #24 of 49
6/29/11 at 5:50am
I have all of them and all are great. But if I have to choose one, I would opt for XXV.
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post #25 of 49
6/29/11 at 6:17am
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Thanks everyone for your input! It is very helpful!
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post #26 of 49
6/29/11 at 7:00am
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Originally Posted by lionheart View Post

Thanks everyone for your input! It is very helpful!

at this point you should definitely go for Jubilation XXV and then, if you want an oud based fragrance to replace Epic Man, you can go for one in the Montale's range. They're much cheaper and you can have plenty of microvariations to choose from in order to get the one that completely satisfies you.
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post #27 of 49
6/29/11 at 7:33am
I'd buy 5mL decants of each and road-test them properly.

Also let me suggest something completely different, much cheaper and almost guaranteed to impress you if you enjoy the likes of Epic and Gold.
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post #28 of 49
6/29/11 at 10:16am
Personally, Epic over XXV by a slight margin in terms of uniqeness.
I agree, Epic is unlike anything I have ever smelled - in a good way.
I would go for Epic and come back to XXV later. In the meantime there are other frags that can bring satisfaction if one crave fruity, resinous incense
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post #29 of 49
6/29/11 at 11:15am
I agree with Sculpture that Epic Man & XXV are probably more versatile, or less 'special occasion' than Gold (which can tend to wear the wearer). That said, if I had to choose one of them it would be Gold. The reason being (purely subjective, of course) that I find Epic Man a bit linear - once it has told it's tale once, you know what it's going to say next time. (Altho maybe this sort of consistency appeals, of course). On the other hand, XXV is more complex and nuanced, sometimes quite exotic, other times a bit jammy, but ultimately for me, like other oriental / incense styled fragrances it becomes a bit over-bearing and self-conscious after a while. The novelty can wear off a bit - I mean, just how often do I really want to walk out of the house first thing in the morning this 'visible'.

In other words, if you get either one of these you have to think how often and for how long you will regularly turn to it and feel you're getting a good bang for your buck? With Gold, these concerns are completely averted because you KNOW you will only pull it out it for more special occasions. It is just so damn opulent that it will outlast most of the stuff in your wardrobe - hopefully over time it will continue to grow on you and you'll congratulate yourself on having the foresight to 'lay this one down' for future enjoyment? I dunno - probably thinking way too much here but you did ask

They are all very good - let's face it, so it's your call. I have 10ml or so of Gold, a bottle of XXV and never bothered buying Epic Man - after shooting thru a few samplers I decided I didn't need it but I did buy Epic Woman, which I really enjoy at the right time. Good luck!
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post #30 of 49
6/29/11 at 11:40am
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Great insights, everyone!!!!!!!!
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post #31 of 49
6/29/11 at 11:42am
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Originally Posted by mr. reasonable View Post

I agree with Sculpture that Epic Man & XXV are probably more versatile, or less 'special occasion' than Gold (which can tend to wear the wearer). That said, if I had to choose one of them it would be Gold. The reason being (purely subjective, of course) that I find Epic Man a bit linear - once it has told it's tale once, you know what it's going to say next time. (Altho maybe this sort of consistency appeals, of course). On the other hand, XXV is more complex and nuanced, sometimes quite exotic, other times a bit jammy, but ultimately for me, like other oriental / incense styled fragrances it becomes a bit over-bearing and self-conscious after a while. The novelty can wear off a bit - I mean, just how often do I really want to walk out of the house first thing in the morning this 'visible'.

In other words, if you get either one of these you have to think how often and for how long you will regularly turn to it and feel you're getting a good bang for your buck? With Gold, these concerns are completely averted because you KNOW you will only pull it out it for more special occasions. It is just so damn opulent that it will outlast most of the stuff in your wardrobe - hopefully over time it will continue to grow on you and you'll congratulate yourself on having the foresight to 'lay this one down' for future enjoyment? I dunno - probably thinking way too much here but you did ask

They are all very good - let's face it, so it's your call. I have 10ml or so of Gold, a bottle of XXV and never bothered buying Epic Man - after shooting thru a few samplers I decided I didn't need it but I did buy Epic Woman, which I really enjoy at the right time. Good luck!

love the way you think.
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post #32 of 49
6/29/11 at 2:29pm
Since this is turning out to be a Jubilation XXV thread, anyone notices any similarities between Chanel Egoiste and XXV? I'm not saying one replaces the other, but I swear I smell a little Egoiste when I wear XXV.
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post #33 of 49
6/29/11 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by mr. reasonable View Post

I agree with Sculpture that Epic Man & XXV are probably more versatile, or less 'special occasion' than Gold (which can tend to wear the wearer). That said, if I had to choose one of them it would be Gold. The reason being (purely subjective, of course) that I find Epic Man a bit linear - once it has told it's tale once, you know what it's going to say next time. (Altho maybe this sort of consistency appeals, of course). On the other hand, XXV is more complex and nuanced, sometimes quite exotic, other times a bit jammy, but ultimately for me, like other oriental / incense styled fragrances it becomes a bit over-bearing and self-conscious after a while. The novelty can wear off a bit - I mean, just how often do I really want to walk out of the house first thing in the morning this 'visible'.

In other words, if you get either one of these you have to think how often and for how long you will regularly turn to it and feel you're getting a good bang for your buck? With Gold, these concerns are completely averted because you KNOW you will only pull it out it for more special occasions. It is just so damn opulent that it will outlast most of the stuff in your wardrobe - hopefully over time it will continue to grow on you and you'll congratulate yourself on having the foresight to 'lay this one down' for future enjoyment? I dunno - probably thinking way too much here but you did ask

They are all very good - let's face it, so it's your call. I have 10ml or so of Gold, a bottle of XXV and never bothered buying Epic Man - after shooting thru a few samplers I decided I didn't need it but I did buy Epic Woman, which I really enjoy at the right time. Good luck!

Well said.
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post #34 of 49
6/30/11 at 6:51am
Out of these 3, Jubilation XXV is the most boring one to me. Epic Man wins hands down.
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post #35 of 49
6/30/11 at 7:23am
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Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have just pulled the trigger on 50 ml of Epic man (and, incidentally, 50 ml of ELdO's Rien).

I know that XXV won the poll, and had more positive comments in the thread. However, I DID listen to you. I was actually leaning more toward Gold when I started this process. Based on my gut instinct, and some key comments (on here and private), I decided on Epic. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT!
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post #36 of 49
6/30/11 at 7:34am
Good choice still! Epic Man is one of my favorites from this house. Congratulations!
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post #37 of 49
6/30/11 at 7:39am
Jubi, of course!!!! My husband and me, we adore this scent, both!!!!
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post #38 of 49
6/30/11 at 8:51am
I'd have picked Epic Man. No questions. JXXV feels a little too opulent for my taste.
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post #39 of 49
6/30/11 at 8:52am
Good to hear, lionheart. Epic Man has a terrific grounded sort of tonic quality to it that makes me think of vast open spaces in the Northern parts of Asia. I think the Silk Road inspiration is very apt for this one . . . looking forward to hearing how it goes. Cheers, M
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post #40 of 49
6/30/11 at 9:28am
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@diamond and mr.reason: Thanks a million!
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post #41 of 49
6/30/11 at 11:33am
Love Rien too. So now you have the opulent and the stark. All situations are covered...

cacio
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post #42 of 49
6/30/11 at 11:46am
I decided Monday to give Amouge some attention. This thread has been interesting. I am going to purchase the 2 ml sample set of six (Gold, Sliver, Dia, Jub XXV, Lyric and Ciel) and do some extensive testing. I am also looking at two of the Attars. I have a sample of gold and a small ammount of dia to test while waiting for the set. I wore gold yesterday and Dia today. These two have alot of projection, it appears one spray (maybe two) is enough. I hope I do not hijack this thread, but I wanted to let everyone know that the comments have been helpful to me as well. I am really looking forward to testing Jub XXV and Lyric. I have Black Aoud, No. 88 and Rose 31, so I think I will really like Lyric.
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post #43 of 49
6/30/11 at 1:12pm
Great choice Lionheart! I own both Epic and Jubilation and even if I voted for the latest I still totally anjoy them both. Rien is amazing, I've ordered a bottle as well. It should be in my mailbox as we speak...(I hope)
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post #44 of 49
6/30/11 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by digger51 View Post

I decided Monday to give Amouge some attention. This thread has been interesting. I am going to purchase the 2 ml sample set of six (Gold, Sliver, Dia, Jub XXV, Lyric and Ciel) and do some extensive testing. I am also looking at two of the Attars. I have a sample of gold and a small ammount of dia to test while waiting for the set. I wore gold yesterday and Dia today. These two have alot of projection, it appears one spray (maybe two) is enough. I hope I do not hijack this thread, but I wanted to let everyone know that the comments have been helpful to me as well. I am really looking forward to testing Jub XXV and Lyric. I have Black Aoud, No. 88 and Rose 31, so I think I will really like Lyric.

Hijack away....I have already benefited greatly from the thread!
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post #45 of 49
6/30/11 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by alfarom View Post

Great choice Lionheart! I own both Epic and Jubilation and even if I voted for the latest I still totally anjoy them both. Rien is amazing, I've ordered a bottle as well. It should be in my mailbox as we speak...(I hope)

thanks, al!
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post #46 of 49
6/30/11 at 2:39pm
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Love Rien too. So now you have the opulent and the stark. All situations are covered...

cacio

Yes, I just ordered several ELdO decants and like a good many of them!
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post #47 of 49
6/30/11 at 3:48pm
Great choice Lionheart, now you need to start saving for XXV!
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post #48 of 49
6/30/11 at 6:18pm
It sounds like you've made up your mind already lionheart but I would say Jubilation XXV.
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post #49 of 49
6/30/11 at 8:43pm
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good choice still! Epic man is one of my favorites from this house. Congratulations!

thanks voll!
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