Epic Woman

This is the most beautiful Rose fragrance. Deep, dark and mysterious. After the initial spray wait a few minutes, allow the Rose to come out to play. It is divine and of course, EPIC!

When I think of the grand trio of fragrances that speak to Amouage's greatness, Jubilation XXV, Epic, and Memoir come to mind. All of them balance the Middle Eastern charm and depth with the elegance one might associate with French perfumery. Here, the first thing that strikes my nose are the spices: pepper and cumin placed on a delicate, powdery rose (some woody notes may be giving me that powdery feel). Within a minute or two, a prominent tea note comes to the front, and the spices recede a notch, but they remain present throughout. To give a simplified formula for this multi-layered gem: spices (cumin above all) with black tea on a bed of powdery rose. Absolutely lovely and continuously interesting.

Ogni tanto lo spruzzo per sentirlo e rimango del parere che dieci anni fa era molto piu buono. Oggi sento solo pepe rosa e un sottofondo troppo dolce che durava troppo ma non sa di nulla. Forse ha cambiato proprietario l'azienda e lavora usando note sintetiche e di sicuro molte meno rispetto alla formulazione originale. Infatti ricordo un aroma di incenso e vapori di resine e foglie amare molto piu affascinanti. Ora è veramente scaduto.

This is an achingly graceful fragrance from start to finish. It’s a spicy rose that later becomes both smoky and powdery. I’d say this is totally unisex and leans mature and confident, very elegant yet not in the least showy. It is perhaps slightly serious (like it’s “man” branded counterpart which I also enjoy). Great longevity, at least on my skin, in cooler weather. Perhaps most importantly there’s absolutely nothing “foody” about the spice profiles, which I guess speaks to the quality of this blend. An epic achievement indeed and it’s now my signature fragrance. I do put it on about 15 minutes before leaving home as the opening is admittedly strong compared to the more subtle beauty that follows. I have back up bottles in case Amouage ever discontinue it……

I had really high hopes for this one; I mean, the name of the fragrance already makes its own hype. Was really intrigued after testing on paper. Testing on skin was a real disappointment. The spices from the opening disappear from my skin in a matter of minutes. While that is my favourite phase of this scent. I thought this would remain a spice blend-rose combo throughout. Instead after the spices comes a jammy rose, as in the scent you get when you open a jar of rose jam. It's slightly sour, sweet, slightly powdery, but at the same time watery. What a bummer. This is for sure for rose lovers. Fans of Stella or JHAG Miss Charming, try this, it might be just the right version of rose for you. I do also get why this reminds a lot of people of Perles de Lalique. Epic made me realize I like how soft and understated Perles de Lalique is.

Amouage's perfume names can be funny sometimes. Epic, either in grandeur or as a long saga, this perfume is not - though this is not a comment on its longevity, which is substantial. For as big and tenacious as it is, it's actually very demur for the majority of its long life. The opening is certainly not demur with its massive dose of fruity, waxy, and very piquant peppercorns, a string of woody cumin, and parched cinnamon. This wallflower has a moment of being quite bold before you begin to see its true nature with these spices overlaying a very beautiful, pink, powdery, and woody rose. This quietly pretty rose, for a good moment, is given a big boost of confidence and an outgoing personality. Hours later when the rose departs, a powdery orris takes over and is accented by amberic and soft vanillic woods and wisps of smokey frankincense. I've heard it said, and it seems highly likely, that Epic Woman has changed quite a bit since 2009. This new formulation I am wearing doesn't seem to jive with the reviews that others have provided; the spiciness is less so, the geranium and jasmine less so, the tea is a lot more woody than fermented smokey greenery, and the powderiness throughout the heart and base layers is a lot more so. This could be a difference of me wearing it on skin versus others' experience on blotters in some (or all) cases, or perhaps it has truly changed and this is why Epic Woman feels less than epic to me. But, regardless, it is beautiful. The perfume feels like it is shrouding me with a very comfortable blanket, a soft yet protective layer that is impossible to not want to snuggle into. I have blanket on my couch that I absolutely love, and I could describe that blanket as epic - so, there you go, I guess.

It smells similar to Tom Ford Oud Fluer.

A few days have made a tremendous difference for me! Because Epic Woman's notes spoke to me, I blind-bought a full 100ml bottle. Epic Woman IS growing on me. I've actually gone from disappointment, to an okay, to a strong like... Epic Woman opens with pungent, EXTREMELY PEPPERY (akin to black pepper), green, slightly bitter, herbal, medicinal notes. Cumin, caraway, BLACK PEPPER and cinnamon are detectable to my nose. Spiciness is present (truly predominant) throughout the perfume's wear. As the perfume unfolds on skin, thick resinous olibanum emerges with some smoky incense and gentle floral notes. The mid-notes are a welcome addition to the overwhelming spicy opening accord. THOSE FLORALS! When the florals are present and able to emerge, the mixed floral notes are GLORIOUS. I love floral perfumes. I prefer mixed floral fragrances with great bases. And when they can and do emerge, Epic's florals are an illustrious juxtaposition against the perfume's resinous, woody & spicy core. I like the fragrance a lot at 30-60 minutes on skin. For me, the floral-rose-incense notes intermittently peek through most during the perfume's mid-and-base notes. However, florals and incense are never super-evident even as the perfume unfurls. Spiciness & resinous woodiness dominate the fragrance. You can trust the reviews stating Epic is a dirty, green, earthy, herbal, resinous woody-centric fragrance.

Terrible, smells alot like muglar alien, the one from the 90, there is even a 90s jaguar perfume called jaguar 2 they all 3 smell the same

Epic indeed! I am running through my second bottle now and I have to admit, reformulated or not, this stuff is addictive! This must be the only frag in my collection that always gets complimented whenever I wear it. A sexy yet fairy-like rose with lots of cumin and some olibanum. Majestic in winter, seductive in summer. Endless love only for Epic.

Epic Woman smells pretty much like you'd expect from the notes: a big, fruity, ruby-red damask rose, almost like rose jelly, with a dark spicy edge. The spice here is mostly cumin, which is distinctly savory (not sweet), making Epic different than your average "spicy rose." Rose scents tend to smell melancholy to me; the grounded, savory, slightly dirty base here makes Epic feel more satisfying. A little wicked fun to relieve the tragic preciousness of the rose. Half an hour in, I start to get the oudh, smoothly blended with dry, scratchy frankincense. Here the oudh/incense chord is a dark, steady, smoky presence, rather abstract and hazy and still very much an accompaniment to the rose. Epic Woman is arguably the rose to end all roses, the biggest, deepest, reddest, meatiest rose of them all. Every "dark" rose in the world -- spicy, incense-y, or woody -- wishes it were as rich and potent as Epic Woman. It's done, you can go home now; the winner has been declared.

Provato una decina di anni fa e mi era piaciuto per la sua ricchezza e profondità. Comprato tre anni fa e non mi piaceva più. Sentivo solo pepe rosa e una nota dolce che durava fino alla fine,per ore. Allora l'ho abbandonato nell'armadietto. L'ho riprovato stasera dopo 3 anni e devo notare che è migliorato notevolmente. Adesso ha una nota di incenso appiccicoso e ardente,una sfumatura tagliente verde e varie sfumature che mi ricordano il periodo di dicembre,freddo fuori ma caldo dentro,fumoso, elegante,misterioso. Un po lo ho rivalutato ma non è buono come prima. Ha una base sintetica che resta appiccicosa e dura troppo senza dire niente di interessante. Purtroppo le note sintetiche convengono s chi le usa perche costano poco e riempiono spazi che,altrimenti dovrebbero contenere centinaia di elementi naturali,ovviamente costosi e che richiedono impegno. Oggi vogliono solo profitto immediato zero fatica e imbrogliare la gente.

Right Epic is the name and lofty as this might seem CZ (not binance) has done a tremendous job for her debut fragrance. I remember CC in an interview mentioning she was a “baby” when she was doing this. Well given her latest work some regression would serve all of us well. To the point it opens spicy rose and a touch of olibanum slowly the spices settle and the rose blossoms with the olibanum heating up. As the spices almost disappear the rose fades as well leaving what’s predominantly an incense drydown. It’s beautiful, faceted and layered. I prefer this era of Amouage where execution and ingredients were prioritized rather than the second phase of CC where he went off a cliff trying to be too abstract and creative. I also prefer to the current Mr Salmon which has done a fantastic job of getting rid of most of the original Amouage target customer base of aficionados and connoisseurs only to replace them by the crowd who are waiting for the next sneaker drop. At least the consolation we have is in Mathilde Laurent at Cartier who is one of those closest to continuing the journey of the first era of Amouage. Alas Epic Woman is beautiful and a modern classic and serves as a reminder of what Amouage can go back to being. For now it’s a cross between Marc Antoine Barrois and Maison Crivelli of “Style and Screeching Sillage” morphing from Zegna’s finely tailored couture line into Versace Medusa overload mixed with parts off white and palm angels.

The Olibanum note in this perfume is too overpowering to the extent that I don't smell any other note. This is an acquired taste and definitely not a safe blind buy. A pass for me.

This perfume, sprayed with Guidance 46 = the most unforgettable, intoxicating, mesmerizing thing you’ll ever try 🖤🖤🖤🖤 !! A true Masterpiece, an essential perfume in your collection to elevate everything you spray with it The opening has a very distinct frankincense that fades to the most beautiful Oud, spicy, incense perfume 🖤🖤 i Will definitely get myself a bottle after trying a sample for few days, a cornerstone perfume for your most luxurious precious evenings 😉

This may be an acquired taste for those who enjoy either the clean or sexy feeling of wearing perfume. However, for those of use who indulge in our sense of smell, in the pleasures of putting our nose close to things as mundane as a piece of paper or a new pair of leather shoes, Epic becomes a shapeshifter that can be both intriguing and nostalgic. The cinnamon which is prominent on my skin adds a gourmandish hint which softens the sharp edges of a very natural vanilla and other herbal notes. It doesn't smell like it, but does make me think of dirty chai, and gives me the same kind of comfort. The rose [on me] is almost green, hidden at the start but blooming shyly in the dry down, so elusive that you can only find it if you are looking for it. The rose [on me] is there to give a soapy, sweet undertone that tames the herbs and spices which, as someone mentioned below, are indeed reminiscent of pencil shavings. What I get in the end, is the feeling of a freshly opened wooden box filled with the highest quality aromatic tea leaves.

I don’t know what it is; it just doesn’t suit me at first sniff. Perhaps not my category of fragrance

So waxy it's giving crayon

So I am revisiting this sample after over a month and no longer hate it- I just do not love it. It defnitely is masculine on me and very fresh. I can recognize that it is beautifully made though and dor someone who prefers Green scents- they will love this. It is crafted beautifully and is polarizing in a true Amouage fashion. It smells like a walk in Central park. This is not a blind buy scent. I would not mind smelling this on a man- but it is definitely not what I want to smell like. I do smell the tea note as well, which is interesting. But as I said; I do not like Green scents for myself- and this is exactly that.

别人送的几毫升试香 葛缕子很明显，天竺葵和葛缕子结合清凉感满满 玫瑰我觉得不是很明显（作为一个不太喜欢玫瑰的人而言） 依旧经典的超级多乳香的amouage汤底，留香扩香爆炸 总体感觉男女皆可，女生穿很有气场

I do not like this perfume on me. I can appreciate that it is made well and woud smell amazing on a man, but on me- I really mainly smell the Caraway and do not like it. At all.

From the very first spray, this fragrance opens green and herbaceous, laced with a subtle sweetness, perhaps from the rose. I suspect it’s the caraway that brings that fresh, gently spicy quality to the top notes. It reminds me, in the best way, of a herbal tincture or natural remedy. It smells earthy, clean, and refreshingly unpretentious. There's nothing synthetic or cloying here, it feels grounded. As it unfolds, the rose and patchouli form the heart of the fragrance, creating a stunning richness. While I wouldn't compare it to Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle, the rose and patchouli pairing inevitably brings it to my mind. There's a similar opulence, but Epic Woman is more restrained and less dramatic. If you’re a fan of POAL, I think you’ll find something to love here. The tea note is a standout! Bright, crisp, and beautifully integrated. It adds a sense of balance that lifts the denser elements. I could see this wearing beautifully year round, day or night. Like many Amouage creations, it’s expertly blended, with each note transitioning into the next in a way that feels seamless. It’s elegant, mysterious, and completely unisex. One of my favourites from the house so far.

EPIC WOMAN : Connecting Worlds. This review is for Epic Woman, non-magnetic cap. Once upon a time, niche was really niche. I know it's hard Mr. Chong to be continuosly defined by the past, but as Virginia Woolf will always be part of our cultural heritage for giving literary form to the James's stream of consciousnees, one artist director would be remembered for his innovative take on perfumery, his attempt to surpass Orientalism and connect the East with the West (e.g. Figment Man, Opus V, Opus XI, and this marvelous Epic). Epic Woman opens on my skin with a sour, sweet rose that instantly turns velvety, rich, and spiced where I detect a pickled-olive undertones. There is an undrcurrent of jasmine, but what is more prominent is a lemon tea note and flecks of vanilla, patchouli, and the always present frankincense. It feels at once sour and dry, smoked and medicinal, but also velvety and enveloping. The rose is fiery thanks to the spicy, it will never feels syrupy. To put into words the drydown, I would say it is a dessiccated rose infused with spices with smoke from the frankincense lurking around. Epic Woman has a energy of its own. Amazing! Please, follow me on IG @alexolympia6

As a tea lover, I’ve always had a soft spot for fragrances that incorporate tea notes effectively—no easy feat, given how ephemeral the scent of tea can be. Unlike denser, more tenacious notes like vanilla or saffron, tea is delicate and easily overshadowed. But when done well, tea notes linger in my subconscious, quietly leaving their mark. Epic Woman is one of those rare compositions. The opening is striking—an aromatic burst of spices that evokes the image of a spice cabinet erupting in a Middle Eastern kitchen. Almost immediately, a green, minty tea accord reminiscent of Moroccan tea rises from the blend—refreshing and herbaceous. As the initial mintiness softens, floral elements begin to emerge, primarily rose and jasmine. The rose is beautifully executed, lending the fragrance a rich, elegant heart, while the jasmine—subtle yet present—gently replaces the mint, transforming the accord into something closer to jasmine tea. As the fragrance evolves, olibanum begins to surface. Its coniferous and resinous facets interact beautifully with the green tea and herbal tones, creating a sensation that is both warm and cool, airy yet grounded. No single note dominates, and the transitions are seamless—each layer carefully composed to support the next. Epic Woman feels both exotic and refined, modern yet timeless. But what truly sets it apart is its remarkable versatility. Despite the name, it’s not a traditionally feminine scent—it leans effortlessly unisex, balancing florals, resins, and aromatic tea. Suitable for day or night, in any season, and perfect for both formal occasions and relaxed settings. Elegant, layered, timeless. Intricate, balanced, and quietly powerful—Epic is a fitting name.

A scent that’s spicy but not sweet, distinctly androgynous, and opens with cumin; deep green all over, perfectly matching the color of its bottle. It blends both modern and vintage vibes. Strong, fresh, and uniquely itself. There’s a lot going on inside: sophisticated, yet the notes that stand out to me the most are smoky woods, rubber leaves, geranium, rose, cumin, and patchouli. I also think it has a slightly melancholic side. Every time I wear it, it gives me a faint feeling of sadness.

Why do I smell lilac, mint and resin when none of these are there?:) It's fresh but it also has suffocating potential. Too sharp on me - but I have a feeling I'd appreciate it more on someone else's skin.

It's rated winter/fall, but It sings in the heat

this is so beautiful that I can't describe it. العطر جميل بشكل لا يوصف حرفيا

Caraway overload, but then the sourness soon turns into a spicy, fresh rose on the skin... The ultimate leather jacket cool girl scent for me - it is a great thing to wear to feel cool, aloof but beautiful in an intellectual way. I enjoy the scent, and though there is nothing comforting about it, it makes me feel good looking in a dashing, mysterious way. I feel like I'm a cool indie kid when wearing this, and some ripped jeans go along with it swimmingly.

Amazing. Divine feminine energy, with a touch of darkness.