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Portrayal Man men

2019 · For men · Citrus & Fresh

Portrayal Man men by Amouage was launched in 2019, a citrus & fresh fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, woody and ozonic. Key notes: Vetiver.

At a glance

Dominant accordsaromatic, woody, ozonic
Key notesVetiver
Community rating4.03/5 from 1,566 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic20%woody17%ozonic16%aquatic14%fresh spicy13%green11%earthy10%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

Top notes

  • Violet Leaves

Heart notes

Base notes

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Portrayal Man is a 2019 release from Amouage that strips the house's usual opulence down to a taut, green-woody structure. The composition opens with a single top note: violet leaf, which brings a crisp, slightly metallic freshness rather than sweetness. That green, ozonic opening quickly hands over to a heart of vetiver, earthy and rooty with a subtle citrus-like lift. The base is cade oil, a tarry, smoky wood extract that gives the drydown a rugged, almost medicinal depth. The result is a linear but evolving scent that feels more like a modern fougère than a classic Amouage oriental.

Collectors who appreciate vetiver-centric masculines—think Guerlain Vetiver or Tom Ford Grey Vetiver—will find Portrayal Man a sharper, more austere alternative. Its aquatic and ozonic accords (70% and 84% respectively in the main accords) make it versatile for daytime, office, or warm weather, while the cade oil ensures it never feels generic. It suits someone who wants a clean, professional signature with a smoky twist. Longevity is moderate to high, and sillage is present but not overpowering. If you enjoy green, aromatic woods with a bitter edge, this is worth seeking out.

中文簡介

Amouage 2019年推出的 Portrayal Man,以極簡的綠色木質結構打破品牌一貫的奢華風格。前調只有紫羅蘭葉,帶來清脆、略帶金屬感的清新,而非甜膩。這股綠意與臭氧感很快過渡到香根草為核心的中調,泥土感與根莖氣息中透出淡淡的柑橘般明亮。基調是刺檜油,一種焦油般煙燻的木材萃取,賦予後調粗獷、近乎藥感的深度。整體線性卻有變化,更像現代薰苔調,而非經典 Amouage 東方調。

適合欣賞香根草為主男香的人,例如 Guerlain Vetiver 或 Tom Ford Grey Vetiver 的愛好者,會覺得 Portrayal Man 更銳利、更嚴謹。其水生與臭氧感(主和弦中分別佔70%與84%)讓它適合日間、辦公室或溫暖天氣使用,而刺檜油則確保它不會流於普通。適合想要乾淨、專業又有煙燻轉折的簽名香的人。留香中等偏長,擴散明顯但不壓人。若你喜歡帶苦澀邊緣的綠色芳香木質,值得一試。

Reference data

HouseAmouage
NamePortrayal Man men
Launched2019
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded3
Accords7

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Portrayal Man men?

Portrayal Man men by Amouage: top notes are Violet Leaves; heart notes are Vetiver; base notes are Cade Oil.

What accords does Portrayal Man men have?

The dominant accords recorded for Portrayal Man men are aromatic (100.0%); woody (86.9%); ozonic (84.0%); aquatic (69.8%); fresh spicy (65.0%).

When was Portrayal Man men launched?

Portrayal Man men by Amouage was first released in 2019.

What does Portrayal Man men smell like?

Portrayal Man men is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Vetiver.

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