It's truly knocked me for six how shockingly good this fragrance and the new comer Interlude really are. They're so complex it's thought provoking trying to pinpoint the notes and ultimately a fruitless and demanding task. The usual suspects in Amouage, sandalwood & incense, rich resins... frankincense are obvious as well as Oud in this one. The rest are an apparent mixture that is ever changing and gives you little bits like a revolving fragrant curry sampler...it's remarkable stuff. This too has more than a touch of nobility about it and makes you feel a sense of importance when wearing it. It's king juice really. My only regret is that I never gave this a proper trial or I'd probably be as in love with this one as I am with interlude. Interlude is just madness and a bolder than this effort which is marginally more refined.

Very brief second review now I've had a bit more time to get to know Epic. It's stunning! Heady and easily the most masculine of the Amouage I've tried so far it has a real gentlemanly dignity about it. The opening is great once more, complex lots & lots going on...pepper, Oud, spices. It's a very dark smoky outing too which continues to get smokier on my skin, also with a slight petrol/diesel vibe to it as well which when subtle is actually really enjoyable. It's developing really nicely now and I have a real appreciation for this instead of comparing it to interlude...which for me was the benchmark due to being the first Amouage I tried. If I had the money this would be on my list...it's definitely short listed for the future. Update: Wow!!! Just when i thought it had given up all its secrets, Deep into the Drydown the smoke completely clears then you're left with a really sweet, woody scent, the real heart with no smoke wonderful.

Awesome fragrance! A very classy, gorgeously woody, musky, heady Oud scent. For me I couldn't justify the purchase as I wouldn't wear it often enough. I can't claim to be an authority or anything but you can't go far wrong with Creed I'm so impressed with their range on the whole.

Here's a re-review for me and I'm just going to comment briefly on how refreshing and bright the citrus is in the top of this fragrance, it really is gorgeous and long lasting. This fragrance should not be compared with other Oud's because although the oud is present, it's not what makes this scent great that dries down beautifully. For me it's a fresh, woody fragrance that is not a priority for the collection as it's so expensive but I'm sure I'll get it one day.

Citrus, fruit, some greens & pepper wonderful stuff again from Creed highly wearable and very nice...these guys know what they're doing. Not my favourite Creed but I fail to see how you couldn't like it.

I'd wear this. It depends what is surrounding vetiver to make a good composition...and this is just that. I think having vetiver in the name makes people expect a lot of that note but it all depends how it comes across, for me there's more vetiver heavy fragrances out there that really showcase and compliment that element. However, that doesn't stop it being a clean and green (they got that bit right!) fragrance that is as balanced and enjoyable as any other in the Creed line...just not one of my personal favourites.

Oh my word!!! This is a splendid fresh fruity/musk scent...one of my favourite combo's. Every time I think there's good alternatives to Creed fragrances out there I realise that they pale in comparison. I tried MI a while ago and loved it. Then during the summer I managed to get hold of Love & Luck by Ed Hardy which from memory I thought was a very good cheap version. I love the Ed Hardy fragrance but when I've tried MI recently I instantly smelled the difference. There's certain similarities sure but MI is another triumph from Creed in my opinion and I will definitely add to my collection at some point.

I really hate this...very very boozy and awful strong beeswax aroma...and the intense is even worse...which I didn't think was possible! Don't understand why you'd want to smell like this? Each to their own I suppose but this is the sort of scent that repels me in the extreme. No disrespect to Kurkdjian.

I'm a big fan of Jo Malone and this one is a another great combination. I find some of the unisex ones a little feminine more so than this but hey! I'm going to get it for my sister for her birthday as I think it's exactly the kind of thing she would enjoy.

I adore this from Jo Malone! In my opinion the only fragrance in the cologne intense collection that is suited to a man as it really has a wonderful woody quality balanced perfectly with the citrus. Again I am a fan of Oud fragrances but this one is not particularly Oud centric. It is a lovely blend of fruitiness and the Oud to create was is quite simply a very nice scent and something I want to smell like. Hats off to Jo Malone on this one and on the vast majority of her fragrances, even the few I don't particularly like are okay and have a lovely natural feel to them. Update: Just to say it again! This fragrance is amazing I really do love it smells amazing. I don't know why but somehow it conjures up the colour red. It puts me in mind of a really soft luxurious fabric like silk or velvet that's a very deep red or burgundy...If that makes sense? The fruity bergamot is so nice and creates its own beautiful accord when mixed with the creaminess of the Oud it's fantastic and although it stays pretty close to the skin after the first hour or so it has good longevity.

Reminds me a little of a flat I used to live in...a kind of very 'new' smell maybe it's the leather (I don't find it very leathery BTW) & pine? The patchouli and florals in this are delicate and it makes for a really nice fragrance to be honest and although it's soft it's quite long lasting. I like it...just not sure about getting it incase it wouldn't be something I would wear. Update: I got masses of sample vials and have worn this a few times now and each time I like it a little more but it's still nothing special. The feel of it (not necessarily the smell or notes) remind me of ultra clean soapy fragrances like Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. I'd put this in the category of a fragrance which seems well conceived to be honest but a little anonymous, I mean it's never going to set the world alight.

Can't even begin to describe this fragrance...needless to say there's a hell of a lot going on. It has the most insane opening of any fragrance I've ever come across. The most fragrant incense and spices evoke an middle eastern mysterious vibe. It's quite simply amazing the most challenging thing I've ever smelled. Genius perfumery and I don't say that lightly. This thing is massive too! It has a lovely dry down which evolves for hours and hours but is not over powering, although I suspect it could be if you were a little careless with the trigger. This is a great achievement by Amouage and Interlude totally deserves my gushing praise. Spritzed a tiny bit on my arm over 18 hours ago and I can still smell it....unheard of longevity for me.