Epic For Women

This may be an acquired taste for those who enjoy either the clean or sexy feeling of wearing perfume. However, for those of use who indulge in our sense of smell, in the pleasures of putting our nose close to things as mundane as a piece of paper or a new pair of leather shoes, Epic becomes a shapeshifter that can be both intriguing and nostalgic. The cinnamon which is prominent on my skin adds a gourmandish hint which softens the sharp edges of a very natural vanilla and other herbal notes. It doesn't smell like it, but does make me think of dirty chai, and gives me the same kind of comfort. The rose [on me] is almost green, hidden at the start but blooming shyly in the dry down, so elusive that you can only find it if you are looking for it. The rose [on me] is there to give a soapy, sweet undertone that tames the herbs and spices which, as someone mentioned below, are indeed reminiscent of pencil shavings. What I get in the end, is the feeling of a freshly opened wooden box filled with the highest quality aromatic tea leaves.

Amouage's perfume names can be funny sometimes. Epic, either in grandeur or as a long saga, this perfume is not - though this is not a comment on its longevity, which is substantial. For as big and tenacious as it is, it's actually very demur for the majority of its long life. The opening is certainly not demur with its massive dose of fruity, waxy, and very piquant peppercorns, a string of woody cumin, and parched cinnamon. This wallflower has a moment of being quite bold before you begin to see its true nature with these spices overlaying a very beautiful, pink, powdery, and woody rose. This quietly pretty rose, for a good moment, is given a big boost of confidence and an outgoing personality. Hours later when the rose departs, a powdery orris takes over and is accented by amberic and soft vanillic woods and wisps of smokey frankincense.

This is an absolutely beautiful perfume. Not at all what I was expecting. It’s a nice, very spicy, fresh, almost non existent rose scent. The tea is not prominent (I love tea notes) but it gives it a lightness that it would not otherwise have. Rose is almost undetectable, though it gives a subtle floral base to work off of. This might be my favourite Amouage to date, and I have 7 from the woman line (Sunshine, blossom love, lilac love, journey, dia, imitation). It’s the perfect balance between unique but also versatile. It’s jjjuuussstt fresh enough to wear during the day occasionally but would also make a great night out scent. You must love spicy perfumes to like this. The more I wear it, the more I love it. 5 stars.

One of my favorite Amouage perfumes! It’s so sophisticated and elegant! It has the coolness of coniferous forests and the alluring sweetness of pink roses. I imagine them as an intense pink. It depends a lot on the air temperature and the season! In the heat, it becomes sweeter, more feminine, with the rose and oleander standing out more. In the cold, the coolness of the conifers gives it seriousness and elegance. It can definitely be worn by a man as well. For me, it shares something in common with Perles de Lalique, but it’s evidently more complex and refined.

This scent is surely unique. I can definitely envision it being the trail scent of the Silk Road. It carries the unique fragrance of the Indian streets - an abstract mixture of spices, tea, smoke, incense, a bit of cow dung - that is soothed and elevated by the eerily soft and sweet Damascus Rose. The woody notes and olibanum give it an almost holy aura, reminiscent of the warmth of a Buddhist temple in the midst of the rainy season. This is a sophisticated scent that intrigues rather than attracts compliments. Truly epic, one of my all time favourites.