Review and SOTD - Amouage Reflection Man

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Working through a decant, I decided to wear this for work today. It’s cooler here, but not too cold and hitting a high of 60 so this one seemed like a good choice.

Reflection Man is a woody floral musk created by perfumer Lucas Sieuzac. It's clean yet sophisticated, elegant, and polished. Opens as a fresh, aromatic, slightly spicy scent. The heart has white florals that bring brightness, creaminess, and a touch of powder. In the base you have creamy woods, earthy grounding, with a smooth, musky finish.

Overall character is fresh soapy, clean laundry, that quickly evolves into rich, balanced white florals with a powdery, slightly sweet edge. The drydown becomes creamy sandalwood that’s expensive smelling without being heavy or gourmand. Performance is solid for a fresh leaning fragrance. Good projection for 2-4 hours, then settles into a strong skin scent that lasts 8-12 hours.

Very well-blended, balanced, and thoughtful rather than simplistic. If you like clean, soapy, woody scents it’s outstanding.

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