Amouage Epic 56 (2021) Vs. Epic Woman EDP (2009) COMPARISON Episode

This my Comparison video between Epic 56 VS Epic Woman EDP. If you want to discuss perfume with me further, please email me at [e-mail] or IG @ramseytheramsmellsgood
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[@D-bow288]

I don’t understand how some collectors refuse to use their collection… you are never promised tomorrow… the existence of perfume is to be worn and enjoyed♥️

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes exactly! Well said 🍻

[@nathansmith-nd9nq]

Your review is fantastic Ramsey. Enjoying your posts , big thanks .

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you so much Nathan! Much obliged 🙏

[@miriamcohanim4279]

and as almost always ram, I completely agree with you, your video does not have too many or too few descriptions. thank you ! absolutely agree!! ☝️

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you for the support Miriam 😍

[@miriamcohanim4279]

@@RamseytheRam ☺️👍🏼🫶🏻

[@cindydiggs7491]

I’m two weeks new to this channel, loved your comment “no one else does this . . .” Right! No one else reviews fragrances like you do Ramsey, thanks so much!

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for being here with us 🫂

[@allie2uniq4u]

Omg perfect review Ram 🔥 have all Epic’s ( men , women and 56 ) I got 56 for $220 in older packaging and I absolutely love it 💚 I have hard time to wear other ones 🙈

[@RamseytheRam]

There is older and newer packaging of Epic 56 already ?!

[@allie2uniq4u]

@@RamseytheRam Fa@k yes …. For all of them … trying to hunt down some more Amouage’s that I am missing 😭 all that I have in older packaging 🫶🏼

[@aloosh3713]

Nice work! This is the best comparison video for these 2. I ordered the EDP a few days ago after wanting it for years. This morning I came across a 56 for only $10 more than I paid for the EDP so I ordered that too. I've never smelled 56 before. Now which one to keep 🤔

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 You have a pickle on your hands lol Thanks for watching & commenting 💪🐏

[@theg3978]

Torn between Lyric Man and Epic Man Im a fan of warm spicy scents but I want something fairly versatile, I do also want to try the acclaimed masculine rose though. Any thoughts/advice?

[@RamseytheRam]

I prefer Epic Man but you have to get an older bottle... although that rose note in Lyric man is 🤌🤌🤌🌹🌹🌹

[@flavasauce8945]

Epic review as usual 🐏!!! You’d make a fantastic creative director of a perfume brand. Perhaps in your future 🔮

[@RamseytheRam]

Someone the other day said I should be the face of Roja when he steps aside... could you imagine me in 5000 dollar velvet suits & Louboutins 👞👞😂😂😂

[@flavasauce8945]

@@RamseytheRam 😂 maybe if you added a big Texas cowboy 🤠 hat studded with rhinestones!!

[@RamseytheRam]

@@flavasauce8945 rhinestone cowboy?🤔

[@flavasauce8945]

@@RamseytheRam Ha I thought you’d be too young to get that reference! 😂

[@JONATHAN-db2ry]

Interesting comparison. I wonder how the 56 stands up next to the original Extrait that I've experienced 🤔. Talk about a niche inside of a niche question that is lol. Thanks for the work on this Ramsey ✌🏻

[@RamseytheRam]

I have actually never smelled the extrait... but you are right... its like a rabbit hole inside a rabbit hole 🐇

[@akahina]

I blind bought a 50ml. tester of Epic Woman extrait many years ago, wore ot once and buried it in a move. I recently rediscovered the generic white box it came in and wore it several times. It is a top 5 scent for me (as is Epic Man, a near signature scent I wear a lot). I have never sampled the other two versions.

[@JONATHAN-db2ry]

@@akahina wow what a treasure you have there. 2009 Extrait. It's absolutely stunning. ✌🏻

[@michaeljohn2093]

Interested on your thoughts on Amouage overture women. Great video as always!

[@RamseytheRam]

Never smelled overture woman... but I absolutely adore Overture Man 😊

[@whiplasher]

​@@RamseytheRamone of the best Amouage, Overture woman. Must try mate.

[@jura_rose]

I love epic woman. Still up there as one of my favourite from the house. It's supposed to emulate the sense of silk, and it does. The box is cool as it has written on the side, in traditional Chinese, 史詩 (Shǐshī) which means Epic. Each character 史 = History and 詩 = poetry, put together literally means historical poem, i.e. epic. I think the story and execution of this perfume and it's reference to the silk road is amazing. Thanks 🐏🌹

[@RamseytheRam]

Amazing insight... God how I miss Christopher Chong 🥺

[@davercountingcigars]

Hey Rams. I love me some Amouage. My favorite house. 👍👍. I actually have my bottle of Journey coming tomorrow. Your thoughts on it ?

[@RamseytheRam]

Love it... its one of my favorite cypriol frags of all time... such a Boss scent... Cypriol Tobacco & there this amazing sichuan pepper & neroli fresh-ness that blends with the heaver tobacco & leather & cypriol... when I rank my favorite Cypriol frags Journey man will be top 5 🤌🤌🤌

[@pandafragrance]

I went to Neiman Marcus today and wore Epic 56 today to give it another shot. It’s very nice and it’s fairly affordable on the secondary now. I’m either picking this up or Overture Man, one I also like after a few tests. Hmm. 🤔

[@RamseytheRam]

Damn tough call.. get them both 😅

[@miguelrestrepo5189]

Great full review on Epic 56. You have influenced me. Where is the best place and most trusted website for me to buy the Amouage Opus line?

[@RamseytheRam]

Somewhere that sells vintage Amouage... the fish man has pretty much butchered the Opus line

[@IrregularTangent]

Having bought epic 56 and interlude 53on its realeased they are definitely formulated well above their counterparts. Now waiting for gifts of kings from them but I know I should be hunting vintages more 🕵..epic woman worth the hunt mate? Edp or extrait?

[@RamseytheRam]

I have the EDP version ... i have never smelled the Extrait... if you have epic 56 just wear that .. they are so close to the same fragrance just save your money for something else 😊

[@docsportello5833]

Thank you Ramsey, i just picked up a LLC version 100ml bottle of Epic woman :)

[@RamseytheRam]

Congrats I love the stuff ... i think its the best Cecile Zarokian creation 🤌🤌🤌

[@matkassimmohamad4283]

ramsey now i need to choose between Epic 56/ memoir woman / journey man. Which one going into the direction of black iris,overture man , epic man. I love dark, mysterious, frankinsence and classy . pleaae suggest me the best from that 3 option above

[@RamseytheRam]

You listed 3 fragrances that are full bottle worthy to me ... so how you pick is up to you But you can't go wrong

[@matkassimmohamad4283]

@@RamseytheRam i really want memoir man but its always out of stock. I want something that frankinsence which is strong. I ask you coz i trust your choice mate .

[@RamseytheRam]

Check the secondary sites like ebay or mercari... but yes memoir man is awesome but so is memoir woman ... I have reviews of journey man and this comparison video between epic 56 and epic woman on the channel

[@rn4872]

Your brain is amazing Ramsey. I admire your aproach, a very unique way in educating us fragrance lovers. I can say you stand out way up on the top with all fragrance reviewers out there on youtube. Your work continue to inspire us and I truly appreciate your efforts.

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you so much for a beautiful comment .. cheers mate 🍻

[@PhilOuFragrances]

I see what you‘re saying. The problem is if amouage watered the old line down then I better go with the extraits, but only if I find a good deal. I for instance got a tester for 180 bucks. It’s absolutely worth it.

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & commenting 🙂

[@SunyaSvetlaya]

Thanks for review, I love Epic. Try Ubar Amouage it’s a masterpiece.

[@RamseytheRam]

I have a video on Ubar! Go to my Amouage playlist and you will find it 🥰

[@SunyaSvetlaya]

@@RamseytheRam Oh , wonderful, I will watch it.

[@SunyaSvetlaya]

@@RamseytheRam Our tastes in perfumery are very similar. I recommend you try this fragrance . Iranzol by Bruno. Acampora.❤️

[@brenlynch4811]

Oh Only got Epic Man regular Joe so to speak ,so this comparison I feel I cannot really chime in on ,however on the basis of Oil content,projection and longevity,which I have some little experience,mostly though with my attar collection,which I find Attar users and lovers are into the lower projection and longevity with enjoyment coming from their personal bubble and probably don’t like an initial slap in the face blast that atomizer fragrances can deliver off the bat ,but rather let the attar in its own time work its way to the olfactory senses in it own sweet time (or not sweet lol)pardon my semi pun haha, anyways I found this video on point and interesting because it holds true for the concept of all high oil bases V edt.edp.etc cheers Rams fascinating stuff 🙏👍✌️

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & commenting Bren 🤌🤌🤌

[@TEESE_Beauty]

I'd love to get a refence to muddisar. Where can i fing him?

[@RamseytheRam]

Drop me an email

[@IanFleming808]

Could u do a Interlude 53 vs the regular Interlude?

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes someone sent me a sample of interlude 53 so soon🤌🤌🤌

[@justinstradling149]

I really want to try epic and journey they're next on my list. I 've really been enjoying amouage I love interlude man and own black iris but after getting used to the og IM I really like it more than black iris. I went through 2 decants of jubilation man it smells great but the performance is horrible on me but kept hearing about how well it performs maybe it was reformulated

[@RamseytheRam]

Yeah thats the rumor is Jubilation XXV is reformulated... shame if it is true ... if you get to sniff some of those other Amouages .. do let me know what you think of them 🍻

[@misstaipan2011]

I replaced my epic and noticed that the scent is much weaker more shallow. So I then trialled the exceptional extract and was closer to my bottle with Sultan of Oman so agree it feels like a money grab Absolute shame because a beautiful fragrance. Love the review

[@RamseytheRam]

Those "Exceptional Extraits" are 100% living off of the spoils of Christopher Chongs reign ... like a vampire living off of the great creations of the past... when they put out "new" frags like purpose or search they are 🗑

[@daniell5740]

Seems like Amouage has become a brand new house instead of staying with their roots. They put 4 unreleased fragrance decants in their new discovery scent package and it sounds like basic stuff

[@RamseytheRam]

I heard about that.... what a strange move 🤔

[@aromafromheaven]

Well said brother.this is exactly what I think of the new concentrations.gorgeous video

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you my friend... I think I know most of the real perfume lovers feel what I am saying... they just need someone in their corner to say it... not that the companies care what a small timer like me thinks ... but I still want to put it out there 😊

[@GoodDaySir]

I bought Epic W off your recommendation. Amazing fragrance, sent me down a rabbit hole as I didn't really try the womens range before. I now have about 5 arriving in the post next week, and already have Jubi W in hand (Roja's RHDP 15 is similar, but adds a nice buttery Iris note). Anyhow, I got a vial of Epic 56 and compared. Totally agree that if you own one you don't need the other and that the price jump is not worth it even though it is a boosted version. In some ways I prefer the EDP, it has a dustier/drier tone which fits better with the theme.

[@RamseytheRam]

I feel the same... the womens Amouages are such a rabbit hole but they are so good.. I just cant believe I overlooked them for so long.... making up for that now 💪🐏

[@cindydiggs7491]

Thanks!

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you Cindy.. that is very generous of you 🙏🙏🙏

[@mikekay9529]

Would you say this redundant if you already own Epic man? Thanks Ram

[@RamseytheRam]

Not at all... but I would say epic 56 is redundant if you own epic woman 🙏

[@mikekay9529]

@@RamseytheRam Thank you sir, definitely going to have to consider picking this one up now I know its NOT redundant. Now, I'm just trying to decide between this and memoir woman. ; )

[@RamseytheRam]

@@mikekay9529 oaafffff I really want a bottle of Memoir woman & beloved woman... they are both soooo good 🤤

[@chinyongsheng8712]

The tea note in epic woman blew my mind with how photorealistic it is. It helps to balance out the heavier spices, brilliant work from Cecile. Still looking for a full bottle at a great price 😢

[@RamseytheRam]

Ceciles best work... but remember she had help... there were I believe 2 other perfumers who helped her create Epic Woman originally 💪🐏

[@chinyongsheng8712]

@@RamseytheRam agree with crediting all 3 perfumers. Kinda remembered an interview of hers where she said quite a number of perfumers submitted their own ‘prototype’ and her work got chosen. Maybe that’s when they started working together to nail what Chong is looking for. Epic woman doesn’t smelt like her work to be honest, after smelling some of her creations that came out later. She has a fetish with Vetiver, balsamic, amber and vanilla.

[@RamseytheRam]

@@chinyongsheng8712 actually if smell Masque Milano tango & Puredistance sheiduna you can smell some of her work in Epic shinning through

[@chinyongsheng8712]

@@RamseytheRam allow me to pose a question for you. Between epic and tango, which would you choose to purchase first 🤣

[@RamseytheRam]

@@chinyongsheng8712 epic woman is my favorite creation with her name signed to it

[@nickn3512]

The Amouage sales associate definitely had a challenge coming up with a reason for me to “upgrade “ my Reflection Man….

[@RamseytheRam]

Because uhhhhh uhhhhh welll its uhhhhh come on man! Its 45% perfume oil 😡 😂😂😂

[@azabu98]

Another great review. Epic 56 is the best of the high-concentration Amouages. Cécile Zarokian created a faithful and more luxurious version of vintage Epic Woman EDP, it's truly spellbinding. On another note, I sampled current Amouage EDPs this month and the soul of these fragrances is no longer.

[@RamseytheRam]

I 100% agree... soulless

[@TheBenjamindoughty]

Very fair review. I purchased epic 56 when it was released - sold on a month later. Yes it’s great - but I’d rather spend the money on backups of the edp or other scents that push boundaries and not spending $$ on a perfume like epic 56 that is living off Amouage’s past

[@RamseytheRam]

Great explanation... and I completely agree with your decision... living off the past is what its like... the fish guy is a vampire 🐟🧛‍♂️

[@nickyb7185]

👏 bravo well said. I mean I think it’s cool they did a fragrance at 56% that’s crazy. But they could have used that time and money to put out something new and inspired. Oh wait the inspiration left with Chong.

[@RamseytheRam]

100% .... bravo & well said yourself Nicky 😂😂😂

[@nickyb7185]

@@RamseytheRam thanx mate. I’m working on a leather chypre and a 80s fougere both packed with civet, castorium, pissy honey and all the things we love. Makes me think of you sometimes haha.

[@SamuelGustav]

Wait until you try the new "attars" 🤣 besides the incense one which to be fair is very good, the rest, specially the vanilla one... is hilarious. They are now clearly targeting a more mass market with money to burn, if it works for them good, but is not for me, not impressed with new ones so far (considering the price tag of course)

[@RamseytheRam]

Yup I think you are spot on ...the Amouage I know & Love is Dead 😕🥺

[@SenadZecevic17]

So is Epic Man better then both these then?

[@RamseytheRam]

Better is subjective... but I have more memories made with Epic Man for sure 😊

[@SenadZecevic17]

@@RamseytheRam agreed. I think you and me have similar taste in perfume in the sense we don't like very sweet fragrances. And I think we both aren't big fans of PDM. But I think if you do enjoy something on the sweeter side with patchouli then I do really like CArslile by PDM. Have you worn it or smelled it?

[@RamseytheRam]

No I have never smelled Carlisle 😔 Maybe one day 😊

[@doubleduck7743]

I’m not sure if the new epic woman is good.. I’m trying to buy a bottle really not sure:(

[@RamseytheRam]

Never smelled the newest iteration of the EDP... but if you get it do let me know what you make of it 🙏

[@doubleduck7743]

@@RamseytheRam ok! Also do you think the current Belami is worth a go?

[@RamseytheRam]

I would go for bel ami vetiver over current Bel Ami...🤷‍♂️

[@doubleduck7743]

@@RamseytheRam I’ll have to sample bel ami vetiver then! 🙏🙏brother I gotta tell ya I’m all over the place. But I did manage to pull 140 bucks on a full older epic woman(magnetic cap) today.. is yours also magnetic top? 😂 🎉🎉

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes it is ... and it is really good!!

[@justaddlight]

Out of curiousity...was your daughter having a dream about the future of Amouage? 😆 ♫ Affffter these messages... ♫ ♪ ♫ We'll be riiiiiiight back. ♫ 👱‍♀This was a great comparison Ramsey. Completly agree about the price. And although I know where you're coming from with the inverse correlation of concentration/longevity to projection, it's more about the innate properties of the materials themselves and how they're blended. For instance, if you increase the concentration of certain woody ambers even just a bit, you're likely to get super-duper-exploding-pooper projection and longevity....of the woody amber molecules. Not necessarily of the other materials. Certain oils (essentially alcohol-free) are beastmode too. And I don't just mean my farts. 😬 As far as I know, it's difficult (or impossible) to change the innate volatility/diffusivity of any olfactory compound without changing its molecular structure; but you can go heavy on the fixatives or blend in certain ways...and there are concentration limits to abide by, blah blah blah. That's why many fragrances that boast higher longevity are often mid-to-base heavy, sometimes resulting in less initial projection (again, depending on the compounds) and not necessarily due to the alcohol content, which realistically evaporates in a matter of seconds. You generally don't increase the projection of heavy molecules by decreasing their concentration - it's actually closer to the opposite. But you can blend a musk like elthylene brassylate with hedione and iso-e to give your stuff more diffusion. Bit of trial and error, but it's all about the balance and blending of materials. Highly confusing topic on the internet and I'm not sure why. Is the debate about whether or not denatured ethanol gets trapped between the oil molecules and lifts them like balloons lifting the house in "Up"? Because if that was true...think about how much alcohol we'd be smelling with each sniff. Feedback welcome!

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 Yeah I actually thought the projection of Epic 56 is pretty good for such a high concentration of perfume oil.. but i wouldnt spend the extra money on epic 56 over my EDP 🤷‍♂️

[@LEgoiste]

For me; I only have one Amouage- Original Version and that's all that has wowed me , maybe I need to get my nose on more of their older versions. From the samples I've tried they are just an easy like for anyone. Not for the discerning, my excitement is elsewhere. Great comparison, great content that's not available elsewhere... could you do a Not a top ten for fragrance lovers with allergies, cough cough?!😉

[@LEgoiste]

Oh and add an unboxing or two with that too, just make sure the boxes aren't dusty please. 🤧

[@RamseytheRam]

Thats a great idea! ⚠️WARNING Double unboxing dusty boxes that might cause a chain reaction even though a computer or phone screen 😤😭😖🤧

[@LEgoiste]

@@RamseytheRam Even better! How about this is not a top ten from a fragrance reviewer....you really can't stand!😆(April Fools edition).

[@khankhaaaan]

Speaking of royal tobacco, journey man is the better tobacco scent than royal tobacco 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RamseytheRam]

I am torn and I actually love them both... i reviewed Royal Tobacco off of a sample and I cant lie I would love a bottle one day Thanks for watching 💪🐏

[@PhilOuFragrances]

🙏🏼

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & commenting 🙏🙏🙏

[@groovycarter]

This video was Epic ( just had to)

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 Thanks for watching & commenting 😎

[@bryanryan4504]

I have epic man bought this year. I'm disappointed it. No longevity and the scent is fleeting on my skin.

[@RamseytheRam]

Try and source a vintage... the older bottles of epic last all day .... its a shame really what the new-er versions of these all time classics have turned into 🥺

[@julioayala9551]

I'M BLESSED 2 OWN SUM OF THEIR OLDER RENDITIONZ OR MASTERPIECES EYE SHOULD SAY...EYE STILL HAVE A WARRANT OUT 4 OVERTURE MAN'S ARREST...ONCE EYE GETT IT I'LL HANG UP MY HAT... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CONTENT MY G

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 Yes sir Overture Man Pull Over🚔

[@julioayala9551]

@@RamseytheRam LOL😅💦

[@ruthgoldsmith6647]

🌹

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & commenting 🐏🌹

[@shivavereen7824]

Amouage the newly christened flanker house. I’m still down.

[@RamseytheRam]

👑flanker co.

[@shivavereen7824]

@@RamseytheRam Because I’m new to the Fragrance Cult and late to Amouage’s peak years, the Extraits seems more promising than the butchered current batches of older offerings. I have Interlude 53…. It’s my baby! At least until I find a 8+ year old bottle of Interlude. I smelled a current and older version of J25. There’s no comparison. It’s sad actually.

[@RamseytheRam]

@@shivavereen7824 maybe when I smelled Interlude 53 or Reflection 45 I will change my tune... until then this whole "exeptional Extrait" is a Bunch of BS to me... but i hear ya... so lemme get this straight Amouage butchers their own formula of the current perfume..and then doubles the price for an "exceptional extrait?!" Boils my blood

[@shivavereen7824]

@@RamseytheRam Yessss Exactly! Problem. Reaction. Solution. Now pay me! 🤩🤩

[@shivavereen7824]

I53 will not send you into a rant. It’s damn good..especially if you don’t have a bottle from the first 3 -4 years. Well that’s how I justified spending $527 on Him. Along with some other lies I told myself when buying it. It doesn’t disappoint.

[@drinkpokcome5416]

🍷🍷🍷🍷❤

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for the support my friend 🍻

[@drinkpokcome5416]

@@RamseytheRam ❤

[@julitakamaki4386]

Fish Man also said in an interview that Amouage won’t be “artsy fartsy” anymore. How utterly disrespectful to the legacy of Christopher Chong and unbelievably unprofessional. I hate him. He’s definitely arrogant and likely a narcissist with delusions of grandeur.

[@RamseytheRam]

😂😂😂 Did not hear that one but thats crazy 😵‍💫