Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Reflection Man
Reflection Man by Amouage (2007) is built around Rosemary, Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Lacoste · 2011
L.12.12 Blanc
Shared notes: Rosemary, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar, Vetiver. What differs: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Tuberose. Same family (Woody Floral Musk).
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Petitgrain, Rosemary, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar. What differs: Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender.
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Molinard · 1921
Habanita
Shared notes: Ylang-Ylang, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Vetiver, Patchouli. What differs: Geranium, Lentisk, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Balenciaga · 2014
Rosabotanica
Shared notes: Petitgrain, Pink Pepper, Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli. What differs: Hyacinth, Fig Leaf, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Carolina Herrera · 1999
212 Men
Shared notes: Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Vetiver. What differs: Lavender, Bergamot, Green Notes. Same family (Woody Floral Musk).
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Chanel · 2019
Gabrielle Essence
Shared notes: Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Sandalwood. What differs: Peach, White Flowers, Tuberose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Rosemary, Neroli, Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood. What differs: Artemisia, Coriander, Lavender.
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Rochas · 2021
Girl
Shared notes: Neroli, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Cedar, Sandalwood. What differs: Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Orchid. Positioned as Feminine.
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Abercrombie & Fitch · 2002
Fierce
Shared notes: Petitgrain, Jasmine, Rosemary, Vetiver. What differs: Cardamom, Lemon, Orange.
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Rochas · 1987
Byzance
Shared notes: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Aldehydes, Cardamom, Basil. Positioned as Feminine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Reflection Man?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, L.12.12 Blanc by Lacoste is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Reflection Man, including Rosemary, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar.
What is an alternative to Reflection Man from another house?
L.12.12 Blanc (Lacoste, 2011) picks up Rosemary, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.