Hamlet
meets Epic Man.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Musk · Patchouli · Saffron · Agarwood (Oud)
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with amber. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Shakespeare Perfumes HamletConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Amouage Epic ManConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Oman |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Leading accords | citrus · musky · powdery | amber · warm spicy · fresh spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Lemon, Bergamot, Lime, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Fig, Civet, Orris Root, Ambergris, Birch, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Oakmoss | Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Caraway, Mace, Myrtle, Myrrh, Geranium, Incense, Leather, Castoreum, Cedar, Sandalowood, Styrax |
| Longevity / 5 | 4.04 · 24 votes | 3.89 · 2,157 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.71 · 28 votes | 2.67 · 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.
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.
Hamlet
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and musky 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.