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Amouage Portrayal Man vs Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo
Portrayal Man is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
Citrus
100%
Ozonic
74%
Woody
74%
Aromatic
63%
Aquatic
62%
Fresh spicy
54%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Uomo by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Uomo was launched in 2013. The fragrance features Violet Leaves, Citruses, Calabrian bergamot, Vetiver and Cedar. After the collection Essenze by Ermenegildo Zegna, another fragrance for men will be launched – its name is Uomo. The new fragrance by Ermenegildo Zegna will hit the shelves in spring 2013 and it will embody the essence of Italian style, Italian concept and Italian aromas. “You buy a fragrance, you buy a dream. And it’s easier to sell dreams with fragrances than with fashion.” said Zegna. Composition of the new fragrance Ermenegildo Zegna UOMO consists of citruses and bergamot from Zegna's visit to Calabria, Italia. Citrusy notes are accompanied by accords of Violettyne Captive –violet leaf essence. Woody notes of cedar and vetiver contribute to strength and elegance of the fragrance. The perfume arrives in a glass flacon with thin, diagonal lines, as 30, 50 and 100ml eau de toilette. Besides EDT, the collection also includes after shave balm 100ml and shower gel 200ml. Face of the advertising campaign is Ryan Burns, photographer is Matthew Brookes, and director of advertising campaign Jonas Åkerlund.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Portrayal Man
Violet LeavesVetiverCade oil
Only in Uomo
Rating
4.03vs3.94
Ratings
1,591vs1,093
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2019vs2013
Which should I buy?
Portrayal Man is the community's favourite of the two.
- Portrayal Man is rated higher by the community: 4.03 from 1,591 ratings, against 3.94 from 1,093.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Portrayal Man and "moderate" for Uomo.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Portrayal Man versus "moderate" for Uomo.
- Portrayal Man is voted best for spring and fall; Uomo for summer and spring.
Buy Portrayal Man if you want the higher-rated option; pick Uomo if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.