Amouage Imitation Man Eau de Parfum, 100 ml

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This creation also draws inspiration from the late Andy Warhol and his imitative art, as well as a connection to the iconic Studio 54 for Imitation Woman. Fate Woman was the last Amouage that I loved. But while Fate was mostly an homage to vintage Bandit, Shalimar and Opium on my skin, Imitation Woman is completely new. I’ve been scratching my head to try and figure if it reminds me of anything, and it doesn’t. There’s a general vibe, a nod to genres and a way of saying ‘this is how they used to make em’, but Imitation is a beauty on its own, at least for me, although I’m sure this won’t be one of the popular ones. It’s too weird, too ‘in your face’. Maybe that’s why I absolutely love it!

There is also a sweet and spicy aspect to this that I think I didn't quite get as much as I do now which helps harmonise the notes. I'm happy to own this now as a great example of the Chong era. I don't think a lot of people will be offended how this smells. Most people will like this I think. Definitely unisex. I think you could wear this all year round. Winter, spring, fall. for very warm summer days I think I would wear something else but summer night you can pull this one off too.Indeed, Imitation may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but not everyone can pull it off. If you’re fortunate enough, trust me when I say that you’re in for a remarkable ride.

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. The story of this scent is quite an interesting one. It is supposed to be an olfactive imitation of New York City’s multiculturalism in the 1970s in the form of a floral aldehyde fragrance which is a tribute to that era.Imitation stands out in the fragrance world for its special character where its uniqueness lies in several aspects such as: After some more wearings I have grown to love this scent. Imitation Man needs many wearings in different environments to truly appreciate it. There is a freshness about it that is amazing. I wore this to skateboard at a skate park with my son. While I was there I kept getting whiffs of an amazing smell. My parents showed up to watch my son. I thought what I was smelling was my fathers's cologne. I was about to ask him what he was wearing, then I remembered he only wears Aqua Di Gio Profumo. That's when I realized it was me who smelled so good. Imitation Man works great with some body heat. I retract my previous statement about this not being versatile. This again has an airy freshness about it and I find it be very versatile now. The dry down is the best part. Just be careful with the sprays if used in doors. With that being said my wife still doesn't care for it, but I love it and will be re-purchasing a full bottle. This is an artistic nostalgic scent that every collector should have. This is unisex leaning a bit more masculine IMO.

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. The heart and base notes remind me of another Amouage scent: Portrayal. However, Portrayal has massive longevity. Portrayal is also reminiscent of cigarette smoke but it just seems to me in a different, higher league. Imitation strains too hard after individuality and ends up not that nice. This eagerly anticipated phase is where I believe the fragrance truly shines. 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. Imitation lands somewhere between 1977 and 42nd street; seedy, gritty, colorful and bright just like a neon sign on Times Square.Lalique Leather Copper – a leather fragrance released in 2016. The main notes include leather, labdanum, and amber. The lasting power is between 10 – 12 hours with moderate projection.