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Overture Man

2019Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into woody.

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;…

warm spicy amber woody smoky

Nose: Karine Vinchon Spehner

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron, Ginger, Grapefruit
Heart· 2–4h
Myrrh, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum, Mastic or Lentisque, Patchouli, Geranium
Drydown· 6h+
Animal notes, Smoke, Incense, Leather, Sandalwood, Clary Sage

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

90%

63%

59%

55%

52%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter43%Fall39%Spring14%Summer5%Night69%Day31%Wears male68%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Amouage picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Overture Man smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into woody. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, woody.

What notes are in Overture Man?

Top: Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron, Ginger, Grapefruit. Heart: Myrrh, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum, Mastic or Lentisque, Patchouli, Geranium. Base: Animal notes, Smoke, Incense, Leather, Sandalwood, Clary Sage.

How long does Overture Man last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Overture Man loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Overture Man best for?

Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Overture Man?

Night wear leads at 69%. Day is a secondary pick at 31%.

Is Overture Man for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 68% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Overture Man?

Composed by Karine Vinchon Spehner. Released in 2019.