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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Russian Gold
meets Epic Man.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Mace · Myrtle · Cardamom · Nutmeg · Saffron · Pink Pepper · Geranium · Olibanum · Myrrh · Agarwood (Oud) · Leather · Patchouli · Cedar · Musk

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with amber. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Pure Gold Perfumes Russian Gold bottle
Pure Gold Perfumes

Russian Gold

Concentration not recorded

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Amouage Epic Man bottle
Amouage

Epic Man

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedOman
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20162009
Leading accordsfresh spicy · warm spicy · aromaticamber · warm spicy · fresh spicy
Notes unique to this recordCumin, SandalwoodCaraway, Incense, Castoreum, Sandalowood, Styrax
Longevity / 54.91 · 11 votes3.89 · 2,157 votes
Projection / 43.54 · 13 votes2.67 · 2,419 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Russian Gold

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Epic Man

Eau de parfum · US listing

Alcohol denat, Parfum, Aqua, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Citronellol, Isoeugenol, Citral

Source: Amouage official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fresh spicy and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed amber and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.