Byredo Fragrance review

Imitation Man – Amouage Review

Name: Imitation Man – Amouage Review
Item: Byredo Imitation Man
Author: Vivir

By Vivir · October 30, 2026

Accords

leather woody powdery rose fresh spicy iris

Top

CitronNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseOrrisViolet

Base

LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrhh

One of the most unique fragrances I've ever smelled to this day.
This is a treat for people who enjoy unconventional perfumery.
I have smelled most 'for men' amouages... and imitation was the last one, and oh boy i was absolutely floored when I did so, who knew this would be my top amouage of all time!

I'm not sure what it is about this one,but I have a hard time smelling anything beyond a light leather with floral in the background.
For me this is almost all citron, citron, citron and nothing more.
Imitation starts out bright and fresh... I do not find floral forward fragrances masculine and do not see myself ever wearing this out.