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Imitation Man 2018

Imitation Man by Amouage
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7.4 / 10 307 Ratings
A perfume by Amouage for men, released in 2018. The scent is floral-leathery. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Sabco Group / Oman Perfumery.
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Main accords

Floral
Leathery
Spicy
Powdery
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Black pepperBlack pepper CitronCitron NutmegNutmeg
Heart Notes Heart Notes
VioletViolet Turkish rose absoluteTurkish rose absolute IrisIris
Base Notes Base Notes
LeatherLeather MyrrhMyrrh PatchouliPatchouli CastoreumCastoreum VetiverVetiver

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Scent
7.4307 Ratings
Longevity
8.3278 Ratings
Sillage
7.8278 Ratings
Bottle
8.7298 Ratings
Value for money
6.8142 Ratings
Submitted by Amourage, last update on 07/26/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Main" collection.

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12 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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ScentGrail

105 Reviews
ScentGrail
ScentGrail
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Stunning hidden gem
Amouage Imitation Man was released in time while Christopher Chong was still the creative director of the brand and one of the last fragrances created under his creative hand. Being no stranger to underappreciated perfumes, I happened upon this gem approximately two years ago, and after a couple of months, it claimed its place as my second favorite from an Omani brand, alongside Dia Man.

TOP NOTES
The top notes seem to kick off with a somewhat polarizing accord, which is a combination of citruses, spices, and the aforementioned rose note. However, this rose note initially comes across more like a nail polish remover than a burning plastic. Amidst the initial shock that some consumers may experience, the rose continues to shine and mixes with other florals from the heart notes, primarily watery violet, and powdery iris butter. At times, it can resemble a semi-sweet chocolate. The juxtaposition of florals, citruses, and spices creates a unique and sensual opening, likely not found in any other fragrance.

HEART NOTES
In the heart notes, as the fragrance begins to settle and shed its initial harshness, a captivating transformation unfolds from the polarizing opening. The rose, still a prominent player in the composition, finds balance with an increasing presence of iris (orris butter). This transformation evokes shades of Dior Homme Parfum but offers a smoother, and in my opinion, better-blended rendition than Dior.

BASE NOTES
After a good couple of hours, Imitation reaches its full dry down. The composition takes on a warmer and more sensual dimension, creating a blend of notes that introduces some of the animalic aspects reminiscent of many old-school scents from the past. A castoreum accord, akin to the one found in Chanel Antaeus, mingles with a halfway modern patchouli note reminiscent of the original Givenchy Gentleman (1974), and a touch of semi-dirty myrrh.
All of these dance around the central brown leather accord and iris, creating a spectacle that demands to be experienced.

OVERALL
Sometimes, there comes a fragrance that defines an entire genre, and Imitation for Men is one such fragrance. Initially unsure if I would like it, this scent grew on me, and for that reason, along with everything else discussed here, I highly recommend sampling it as soon as you can. Compositions like this one are what fuel our passion for fragrance and keep us exploring the ever-evolving world of scents.

Read the full review at scentgrail.com
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Tennis3040

1 Review
Tennis3040
Tennis3040
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Imitation man
Starts for 1st 10 minutes as a juicy pear followed up by a chypre kind of suede and a pinch of leather.Amouage knows how make a fragrance lasts and this one is an all year around winner. I paid 310 retail and don't regret it at all. Nothing similar to this on marker that s for sure. Hey fragheads, get this one, it's worth every scent. A bottle will last you 2 years
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MrLawman

53 Reviews
MrLawman
MrLawman
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A leather that wants to be a suede
Looking at descriptions of this perfume, I expected a heavy leather with loads of nuances due the extensive use of woody notes and powderyness. Imitation Man, however, to my nose leans more towards suede than a true leather.

Note breakdown-wise: suede-like leather first, powderyness sevond, woody and floral notes (violet) on a shared third spot. Its very appealing and alluring.

If you use true leather scents like Tuscan or Ombre leather as your go to black leather jacket perfume, Imitaton Man may very well be your daily driver. The violet tones the edges of the leather down (or better said: it turns the leather into a suede), which provides us a more mass appealing perfume. The rose, orris and myrrh do play a major role in achieving that goal.

Performance, sillage and projection: above average, typical Amouage fashion.

Price: okay, not too bad

Bottle worthy: I would say so, due to its complexity. Dare I say: grab it while you can cuz this one looks like a reformulation prone...
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Khansarwar96

1 Review
Khansarwar96
Khansarwar96
4  
Great SCent
Its a perfume for business minded and classy people. very unique and smooth scent not overwhelming. got enough projection with the right application and amount applied. I just love this scent. older formulation are better but new ones doesn't disappoint either. I get Leathery, woody, powdery, spices from the scent with a little bit of floral accords which is very tuned down and soft. you need a few sprays on cloths to smell this all day round.
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GharibMD

11 Reviews
GharibMD
GharibMD
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A very complex yet amazing fragrance
I do not fully understand this fragrance but I love it. It is very strong and complex, in the beginning starts with a very potent floral note but the leather and animalic theme comes up in the dry down, but not too intense though.
It is masculine and would suit a more mature man >35 or so.
I would say would shine more in cold weather.
The bottle is outstanding with the lovely neon colour
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TheDunkPapaTheDunkPapa 4 months ago
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6.5
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It's odd; powdery, sour rose and musky, suede leather bolstered by dirty funk hiding in plain sight. Linear, unisex, questionable identity.
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MrMoustacheMrMoustache 10 months ago
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Mysterious creature revealing something with every wear! Some kind of time travel giving you glimpses of the past, present and future.
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StaticStatic 4 years ago
À signature scent. Luxury in a bottle!!
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Omid73Omid73 5 years ago
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masterpiece suitable for spring.....
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NinamariahNinamariah 1 year ago
Absolutely artistic, creative and complex. Vinyl, plasticy feeling was too much for me but I hope I will grow with it. Unique Rose for sure.
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DJSaunterDJSaunter 3 months ago
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I like this more than Portrayal and Reflection man. The mix of violet, rose and iris is nice. Funky flowers, but really growing on me. Sample first
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Paradox69Paradox69 1 year ago
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Iconic fragrance...vintage vibes, bitter and liquorice without liquorice thanks to patchouli
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AhbenzoubaAhbenzouba 4 years ago
For Autumn and sprig
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