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Amouage Overture Man vs Majda Bekkali Mon Nom est Rouge
Overture Man is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
CognacCuminCardamomNutmegSaffronGingerGrapefruit
Heart
MyrrhCinnamonBenzoinLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium
Base
Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Amber
93%
Woody
74%
Smoky
71%
Fresh spicy
68%
Animalic
66%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Overture Man by Amouage is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Overture Man was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Karine Vinchon Spehner. Top notes are Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron, Ginger and Grapefruit; middle notes are Myrrh, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum, Mastic or Lentisque, Patchouli and Geranium; base notes are Animal notes, Smoke, Incense, Leather, Sandalwood and Clary Sage. "Continuing to offer timeless fragrances to those who seek the extraordinary, every day, Amouageis pleased to announce that Overture Man, which was previously available exclusively in Harrods, London, is now available at selected Amouage boutiques around the world as well as for order on its website. With an instantly arresting woody scent, Overtureis inspired by man’s solitude in theworld; dramatic, bold and confident. Created by renowned perfumer Karine Vinchon, OvertureMan is an operatic portrayal of a gentleman’s mystique encapsulated in potent notes of Myrrh, Sandalwood and smoky Frankincense. "Created in 2019, Overture Man’s sophisticated and sensual tone has made it extremely popular andit’s a pleasure to be offering it to discerning clients around the world," said Renaud Salmon,Amouage’s Chief Experience Officer. "The fragrance tells the story of that one moment when youknow you have witnessed something extraordinary. It’s a mélange of emotive ingredients; potent, yet fresh, strong yet graceful, loud, but not overpowering.”Amouage’s fragrances draw inspiration from music, travels and life experiences, that unfold as captivating olfactory narratives.As such, OvertureMan conjures a tale of a gentleman, poised for an elegant evening at the opera dressed in a dinner jacket accented by a moiré silk cummerbundand bow tie. He takes his seat in the audience of the opera house with great poise and eagerly waitsfor the performance to begin, but before the orchestra finishes the overture, a mysterious strangergently taps his shoulder. He rises from his seat and disappears into the darkness with nothing leftof him but his bow tie and lingering scent, a heady reminder of the exhilarating moment the velvetcurtains draw open.The fragrance opens to bold Cognac notes that are starkly contrasted by the citrusy, spicy and aromatic freshness of Grapefruit, Saffron, Cardamom, Cumin, Ginger, Nutmeg and Saffron. As it evolves, it reveals a softer heart of resinous floral notes crowned by Myrrh and Geranium, giving this creation a sophisticated edge, but as it matures, Overture Man unveils a truly timeless essenceof smoky woodiness from Frankincense that engulfs its wearer in mystery. Vinchon explained, "When I created Overture Man, I envisioned the strong emotions the audienceof the opera feels when hearing the opening and the debut of a young opera singer. It’s a piecethat alternates slow and fast rhythms to set you in the mood of what follows. That’s why I usedsome contrasted raw materials, to reflect this alternation of rhythms. Here, the bitterness of thegrapefruit lies against the warmness of woods and resins. I also played with the spices: the coldspices like cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger are opposed to the warm ones like cumin and cinnamon. Just like the unique and intense moment before something extraordinary happens, it is breathtaking, leaving all who smell it surprised and fascinated." - a note from the brand.
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Notes
Top
IncensePink PepperelemiCuminGeraniumPalisander Rosewood
Heart
Turkish RoseGingerCardamomCinnamon
Base
AmberCedarVanillaTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouliWhite TobaccoSandalwoodMusk
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
97%
Fresh spicy
83%
Aromatic
75%
Rose
72%
Balsamic
72%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Mon Nom est Rouge by Majda Bekkali is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Mon Nom est Rouge was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Cécile Zarokian. Top notes are Incense, Pink Pepper, elemi, Cumin, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Ginger, Cardamom and Cinnamon; base notes are Amber, Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Patchouli, White Tobacco, Sandalwood and Musk. “I am on the petals of roses and on the wounds of war. My name is red. I am scarlet or carmine. I embody desire, passion, seduction and strength. I reveal myself and catch the eye. But what does being a colour really mean? If you had to describe me to a person blind from birth, what would you say? Well, you see, I am primarily a feeling. If I were a fabric, I would be velvet. If I were a flavour, I would fill the mouth with a taste of flesh and blood. And if I were a perfume? I would be both powerful and enveloping, vivid, scandalous and enchanting; I would be reassuring and narcotic, majestic and hypnotic” — press release of the brand.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (9)
CuminCardamomGingerCinnamonLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumIncenseSandalwood
Only in Overture Man
CognacNutmegSaffronGrapefruitMyrrhBenzoinMastic or LentisqueAnimal notesSmokeLeatherClary Sage
Only in Mon Nom est Rouge
Pink PepperelemiPalisander RosewoodTurkish RoseAmberCedarVanillaTonka BeanWhite TobaccoMusk
Rating
4.22vs4.14
Ratings
2,634vs1,618
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2019vs2012
Which should I buy?
Overture Man is the community's favourite of the two.
- Overture Man is rated higher by the community: 4.22 from 2,634 ratings, against 4.14 from 1,618.
- Longevity votes for both lean "eternal".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Overture Man versus "enormous" for Mon Nom est Rouge.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
Buy Overture Man if you want the higher-rated option; pick Mon Nom est Rouge if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.