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Amouage Portrayal Man vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 03
Portrayal Man for the community favourite, Molecule 03 for the value.
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Notes
Top
Violet Leaves
Heart
Vetiver
Base
Cade oil
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
87%
Ozonic
84%
Aquatic
70%
Fresh spicy
65%
Green
55%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Portrayal Man by Amouage is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Portrayal Man was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Negrin. Top note is Violet Leaves; middle note is Vetiver; base note is Cade oil. The fifth chapter of the second cycle of the Amouage narrative by Creative Director Christopher Chong, Portrayal is a manifestation of a person’s orientation to him or herself. A reflection of his or her unique authenticity, it is about breaking free from the cages of solitude society sets around people because their truths are often seen as shockingly unconventional.Portrayal embodies an artist’s ability to reconnect fragments from different times and places. When society is barren, they are able to transport themselves and immerse in the freedom of rebellion that can be compared to London’s Roaring 1920’s and New York’s grooving 1980’s. With the flamboyant, glamorous and often disaffected companionship of Bright Young People, the artists lose themselves. Desperately seeking something to fill the void, they synergies with art, culture and themselves in order to recreate something infinitely indefinable.“A person who dares to defy the norms of their society, Portrayal is for the bold,” says Chong. “It is inspired by times of dramatic social change and the people who pushed beyond the limits of mass culture during their times. It is a reflection of the birth of a new age and the freedoms that come with it.”Portrayal Man is an olfactive depiction of 1920s bohemian culture. Its woody and leather aroma exudes an air of exquisite audacity. It is about the arrogance and social tension in the world’s cultural discourse. With Vetiver at its heart and top notes of Violet Leaves, Portrayal Man emits a dandy yet masculine impression. Its light spicy facet enriches its woody base of Cade, allowing the fragrance to illustrate an enlightening energy that is unforgettable.Amouage’s signature glass crystal bottles are introduced in an iridescent pearl finish adorned with a blue Swarovski crystal for Portrayal. The boxes are a delicate dusty blue with an elegant art deco inspired jacquard.Portrayal Man is available as a 50ml and 100ml Eau de Parfum from April 2019.
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Notes
———Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
100%
Earthy
90%
Green
50%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Molecule 03 by Escentric Molecules is a fragrance for women and men. Molecule 03 was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. The fragrance features Vetiver. Molecule 03 was constructed around single scent ingredient, or aroma-chemical: vetiveryle acetate, a refined vetiver note which is celebrated at its purest in this fragrance.The fragrance was created by Geza SchoenMeCompany was in charge of packaging, which accompanies the whole story about these mysterious fragrances. The flacons of both editions are simple and made of glass and their outer cartons are coloured in deep, dark green and blue shade. It suggests something dark moving just below the surface of things, something you can’t quite put your finger on. Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 and Escentric 03 are available as 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Portrayal Man
Violet LeavesVetiverCade oil
Only in Molecule 03
Rating
4.03vs3.31
Ratings
1,591vs1,567
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2019vs2010
Which should I buy?
Portrayal Man for the community favourite, Molecule 03 for the value.
- Portrayal Man is rated higher by the community: 4.03 from 1,591 ratings, against 3.31 from 1,567.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Portrayal Man and "moderate" for Molecule 03.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Portrayal Man versus "moderate" for Molecule 03.
- Portrayal Man is voted best for spring and fall; Molecule 03 for summer and spring.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Escentric Molecules is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Portrayal Man if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Molecule 03 if value for money matters most.