Wonderful review I get the comments on projection being less, but understanding the higher oil concentration does stay closer to the skin. Having RM regular first before picking up the 45, I just use 1 spray of each. Sacrilege to some, layer with Sauvage EDT and it projects like a menace. RM 45 is in my top 5. A must try scent!
Layering with the original is a really good idea for the best overall performance. I don't really like Sauvage edt but hey, if it works for you, I'm happy :)
Tried the original reflection man for the first time and I don’t know if my nose is sensitive to iris powdery notes but it smelled like the more handsome more successful cousin of Prada l’homme! Powdery clean soapy. Prada is like smelling the scent in 720p and the amouage in 4k. Maybe with a base heavy extrait concentration I’ll smell something other than iris/orris. Will try and sample this soon. Great video 👍
@@theworkingkitchen7325 love the resolution comparison! Sooo fitting! It’s perfect because I sort of agree, the Reflection family has a scent profile that is in itself not super unique, it’s that way it’s put together that works so well!
It’s absolutely magical. It’s not my all time favorite (that probably is Royal Tobacco) but it’s the one I would keep if I only had to have one fragrance.
Strangely my introduction to the brand was buying 'Memoir' which is one of the less commonly reviews ones but such a great Autumn/winter fragrance. Reflection 45 is my daily though
My fragrantica profile has 2 perfumes set as favorites fragrances and one of them is Reflection Man. Simple, hardly a typical Amouage, if at all, but I love it as a versatile clean elegant scent, and it's tied to good memories. Thank you for the review, Daniel. I wonder what other perfume houses are your most favorite, besides Amouage.
I like perfume houses that have a clear intent and are not afraid of making interesting products. I like Orto Parisi, Serge Lutens, Masque Milano to name another few. Amouage is the brand that really started it for me and I keep it closest to my heart ❤️
@@mattl7424 I'm not really into layer myself because I like to respect what a specific fragrance is meant to be. That being said, I think that if it's your signature, getting the most out of it by layering is acceptable. Serge Lutens sells oil versions (they call them confit) of their more popular fragrances with instructions to layer them with the EDPs :)
I'm usually more in the realm of the Chong Amouages (have 4 from that era), but I really enjoyed Reflection 45 (more than the OG) and also Enclave so far!
Purpose is without Doubt One of the Best Amouage releases of All Time! I'm Big Fan of Quentin so yeah absolutely a Hit. Guidance also Definitely Worth Checking
Tried reflection man and it just reminded me too much of Silver Scent intense, a popular teen fragrance in my country, couldn’t get over it. Maybe I should give it another try.
Associations are incredible. I can’t wear some stuff because I get reminded of certain people of events. Reflection 45 smells slightly different than the Regular one, you might want to give that one a try.
Just gone on sale in the UK so had to grab it. It performs so strangely though...so much so that I couldn't smell it up close yet still get whiffs of it in the air!
I love Reflection and Reflection 45, waiting for my bottle of the second one to arrive Where do you usually spray? I feel like I get noseblind way too easily when wearing Reflection 45
@@wearegoingaway good point! I really want to make a video with spray methods as they vary so much with various bottles. For reflection 45, to avoid going blind, I spray 2 on my collarbones (under shirt), 2 behind my neck (like over my spine) and 1 on the forearm (because I like sniffing). That works well for me and stays detectable for a long time
@@DavideV101 I had a bottle of Gucci Guilty Elixir in the past (just as it came out). They don’t smell similar AT ALL. I actually really liked the Gucci, it’s a good frag, but the Amouage is its on thing and incredibly special.
Since you mentioned Amouage Attars…Do you have any Attar reviews on your channel? Having a large Attar collection, I’ve noticed that applying too much attar oil to a single pulse point will not allow the fragrance to “bloom” or diffuse properly, especially from oily skin. Applying smaller amounts of oil to each pulse points drastically improves diffusion of the fragrance from the skin with excellent longevity. As “Mandy Aftel” mentions in her book, ““Individual body chemistries react differently with the same perfume elements. Some bring out the florals, some the spices, some the animal notes. The skin is a base under the base, and thus base notes form the most intimate connection between perfume and wearer.”” Skin types: Dry = Top Combination = Middle Note Oily = Base Note Fragrances will perform better on your skin if you’re Wearing notes that are the opposite of your skin type. For example,.. Citrus (Top Note) or Florals (Mid note) perform better on Oily Skin and Woody (Base Note) or Oriental (Mid-Base) are enhanced on Dry Skin
Thanks for the very interesting and informative comment! I have a full sampler from the Amouage attars and I'll be going over it in 4 first impression videos (2 per video). I have not tried any yet because I'm not sure how to properly apply for best effect (your info is very useful) and in any case, I want to get a true first impression :)
@@RobertLaTuso wow, I really found that info about skin moisture and notes really interesting upon applying the concepts! I now have 2 videos up where I sample all Amouage attars. Not full reviews but pretty in depth first impressions 👍
would you say the 45 has the same bubble-gummyness that the original has? I say this because somehow, even though i love the brand, i have never tried the original reflection (i know, crazy) until this past weekend, and i was so shocked that it immediately brought a bubblegum association into my head! not sure if i love that, lol.
I don't get much bubble gum in either to be honest; that being said, they smell similar enough to be redundant in my eyes, unless it's your ultimate signature and you want to layer them or something... 45 is definitely richer and deeper with more distinctive ingredients, namely the base notes.
@@SeldomlyOften it's crazy how different noses, skin chemistry, and personal associations can make or break a fragrance haha! For me that bubble gum quality wasn't apparent on tester strips, but after a bit on skin it was SO apparent 🤣
@@ethanrrs Absolutely! It's the thing that keeps impressing me the more I goo deep into this hobby, how people perceive thing according to association and experiences!
@@flyingthundergod3999 I can try! I’m not a perfumer, I’m an analytical consumer. Short answer is that when you smell lots of perfumes you can tell the way the ingredients are placed and how vivid they are. Thanks for the suggestion!
Have you tried the gold bottle ("Liquide") from Liquide Imaginaires? I would be super interested in your opinion of this scent. I can send you a sample.
Never tried it! The brand is really intriguing to me, it’s kind of difficult to find samples for them though. The annoying part of all this is that I live in Switzerland.
I’ve tried reflection and reflection 45 and after a handful of samples I like both but I think I like the original reflection more. Both are over priced imo
@@hellowellallen soooooo, I have a soft spot for Amouage and I don’t feel they are necessarily overpriced BUT I have to be honest, the scent profile for Reflection is not that unique. The quality is there but is the 10% better worth the 10x more? It depends… welcome to the world of diminishing returns 🙃
@@SeldomlyOften I love the Amouge line or at least what I’ve tried from them so far. My favorites are Lyric, reflection, reflection 45, Dia, gold, jubilation, search and interlude black iris. I like linterlude too but I think I prefer the black iris. I have some beach hut man otw looking forward to trying that and I’d like to try some enclave and maybe some epic after that.
@@SeldomlyOften 🫨😅🤞😎. I hear you. I pick my favorites then look for discounts. I do a lot of research too online before I even try something. Amouage has so many and I haven’t blind bought anything yet. So everything I buy has been researched and sampled a few times prior.
@@thatguy-sp9vv it’s not the most projecting scent out there but the smell is very easy to identify so you can smell it around you easily. On the flip side, it last a super long time.
@@ryany2882 yeah projection could be better but that is the case with most extraits (maybe the exception is Interlude 53). I think that in this case it fits the clean subtle vibe. Enclave is mega 😎
Appreciate the comparison! Yet to try it myself but I know it gets high praise from others as well. I'm a fan of the original for sure, but it's only a strong like for me, not a love. 🤍
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Thanks you! really appreciate the support :)
Wonderful review
I get the comments on projection being less, but understanding the higher oil concentration does stay closer to the skin.
Having RM regular first before picking up the 45, I just use 1 spray of each.
Sacrilege to some, layer with Sauvage EDT and it projects like a menace.
RM 45 is in my top 5. A must try scent!
Layering with the original is a really good idea for the best overall performance.
I don't really like Sauvage edt but hey, if it works for you, I'm happy :)
One of my favorites together with the regular Reflection Man! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it 🤗
It’s amazing 🤩
Tried the original reflection man for the first time and I don’t know if my nose is sensitive to iris powdery notes but it smelled like the more handsome more successful cousin of Prada l’homme! Powdery clean soapy. Prada is like smelling the scent in 720p and the amouage in 4k. Maybe with a base heavy extrait concentration I’ll smell something other than iris/orris. Will try and sample this soon. Great video 👍
@@theworkingkitchen7325 love the resolution comparison! Sooo fitting!
It’s perfect because I sort of agree, the Reflection family has a scent profile that is in itself not super unique, it’s that way it’s put together that works so well!
My all time favorite and my signature scent!
It’s absolutely magical. It’s not my all time favorite (that probably is Royal Tobacco) but it’s the one I would keep if I only had to have one fragrance.
Mine too
You really nailed it. Great way to describe the vibe you get from Reflection 45. Subbed.
@@PoliticalDissident thanks for joining and for the comment!
Strangely my introduction to the brand was buying 'Memoir' which is one of the less commonly reviews ones but such a great Autumn/winter fragrance. Reflection 45 is my daily though
@@alastairwhigham9283 Memoir is great but current formulations, like the one I tried, lack density. Still a beautiful scent 🙂
My fragrantica profile has 2 perfumes set as favorites fragrances and one of them is Reflection Man. Simple, hardly a typical Amouage, if at all, but I love it as a versatile clean elegant scent, and it's tied to good memories.
Thank you for the review, Daniel. I wonder what other perfume houses are your most favorite, besides Amouage.
I like perfume houses that have a clear intent and are not afraid of making interesting products. I like Orto Parisi, Serge Lutens, Masque Milano to name another few. Amouage is the brand that really started it for me and I keep it closest to my heart ❤️
I love reflection 45 but the projection is very weak, to combat this issue I tend to layer it with the original reflection man.
Yes, I don’t think the projection is massive. Good idea on the layering!
High oil concentrations do not usually "project."
Defeats the purpose of the scent with layering
@@mattl7424 I'm not really into layer myself because I like to respect what a specific fragrance is meant to be.
That being said, I think that if it's your signature, getting the most out of it by layering is acceptable.
Serge Lutens sells oil versions (they call them confit) of their more popular fragrances with instructions to layer them with the EDPs :)
@@SeldomlyOftenI don’t layer. One think I would is a chemical to help protect but it doesn’t alter the scent
I'm usually more in the realm of the Chong Amouages (have 4 from that era), but I really enjoyed Reflection 45 (more than the OG) and also Enclave so far!
Another very unique newer one is Purpose. That really gives me old school Amouage vibes. Will be covering that one soon.
@@SeldomlyOften really? excited for that one then! I have not smelled a single Quentin Bisch so far that I enjoyed :(
@@ricolini70 he is known for his overly modern stuff but Purpose smells like an old abandoned library to me 😅
Purpose is without Doubt One of the Best Amouage releases of All Time!
I'm Big Fan of Quentin so yeah absolutely a Hit.
Guidance also Definitely Worth Checking
@@Le_KBey when you say without a doubt, how many of the Chong era have you sniffed? :)
Tried reflection man and it just reminded me too much of Silver Scent intense, a popular teen fragrance in my country, couldn’t get over it.
Maybe I should give it another try.
Associations are incredible. I can’t wear some stuff because I get reminded of certain people of events. Reflection 45 smells slightly different than the Regular one, you might want to give that one a try.
Great review
@@athrock27 thank you 😊
Just gone on sale in the UK so had to grab it. It performs so strangely though...so much so that I couldn't smell it up close yet still get whiffs of it in the air!
Superb review by the way!
@@TM13_7 awesome purchase! the Extrait nature of it makes it behave a little different. Give it a couple wears to get to know it 👍
I love Reflection and Reflection 45, waiting for my bottle of the second one to arrive
Where do you usually spray? I feel like I get noseblind way too easily when wearing Reflection 45
@@wearegoingaway good point! I really want to make a video with spray methods as they vary so much with various bottles.
For reflection 45, to avoid going blind, I spray 2 on my collarbones (under shirt), 2 behind my neck (like over my spine) and 1 on the forearm (because I like sniffing). That works well for me and stays detectable for a long time
I would like to hear your opinion about the comparison btw this one and Gucci guilty elixir if u got any experience with it 💪🏻🙏🏻
@@DavideV101 I had a bottle of Gucci Guilty Elixir in the past (just as it came out). They don’t smell similar AT ALL. I actually really liked the Gucci, it’s a good frag, but the Amouage is its on thing and incredibly special.
@ thank you so much for the fast reply
Guess i’m getting a sample!
You should, it’s pretty great!
Since you mentioned Amouage Attars…Do you have any Attar reviews on your channel?
Having a large Attar collection, I’ve noticed that applying too much attar oil to a single pulse point will not allow the fragrance to “bloom” or diffuse properly, especially from oily skin. Applying smaller amounts of oil to each pulse points drastically improves diffusion of the fragrance from the skin with excellent longevity.
As “Mandy Aftel” mentions in her book, ““Individual body chemistries react differently with the same perfume elements. Some bring out the florals, some the spices, some the animal notes. The skin is a base under the base, and thus base notes form the most intimate connection between perfume and wearer.””
Skin types:
Dry = Top
Combination = Middle Note
Oily = Base Note
Fragrances will perform better on your skin if you’re Wearing notes that are the opposite of your skin type. For example,.. Citrus (Top Note) or Florals (Mid note) perform better on Oily Skin and Woody (Base Note) or Oriental (Mid-Base) are enhanced on Dry Skin
Thanks for the very interesting and informative comment!
I have a full sampler from the Amouage attars and I'll be going over it in 4 first impression videos (2 per video). I have not tried any yet because I'm not sure how to properly apply for best effect (your info is very useful) and in any case, I want to get a true first impression :)
@@RobertLaTuso wow, I really found that info about skin moisture and notes really interesting upon applying the concepts! I now have 2 videos up where I sample all Amouage attars. Not full reviews but pretty in depth first impressions 👍
would you say the 45 has the same bubble-gummyness that the original has? I say this because somehow, even though i love the brand, i have never tried the original reflection (i know, crazy) until this past weekend, and i was so shocked that it immediately brought a bubblegum association into my head! not sure if i love that, lol.
I don't get much bubble gum in either to be honest; that being said, they smell similar enough to be redundant in my eyes, unless it's your ultimate signature and you want to layer them or something... 45 is definitely richer and deeper with more distinctive ingredients, namely the base notes.
@@SeldomlyOften it's crazy how different noses, skin chemistry, and personal associations can make or break a fragrance haha! For me that bubble gum quality wasn't apparent on tester strips, but after a bit on skin it was SO apparent 🤣
@@ethanrrs Absolutely! It's the thing that keeps impressing me the more I goo deep into this hobby, how people perceive thing according to association and experiences!
can u make a video of how u can tell if a fragrance is higher/ low quality
@@flyingthundergod3999 I can try! I’m not a perfumer, I’m an analytical consumer. Short answer is that when you smell lots of perfumes you can tell the way the ingredients are placed and how vivid they are. Thanks for the suggestion!
I bought JPG Le Male, and ended up giving it away.
This has in common in my opinion, I don’t know how people even compare these 2
Have you tried the gold bottle ("Liquide") from Liquide Imaginaires? I would be super interested in your opinion of this scent.
I can send you a sample.
Never tried it! The brand is really intriguing to me, it’s kind of difficult to find samples for them though. The annoying part of all this is that I live in Switzerland.
I’ve tried reflection and reflection 45 and after a handful of samples I like both but I think I like the original reflection more. Both are over priced imo
@@hellowellallen soooooo, I have a soft spot for Amouage and I don’t feel they are necessarily overpriced BUT I have to be honest, the scent profile for Reflection is not that unique. The quality is there but is the 10% better worth the 10x more? It depends… welcome to the world of diminishing returns 🙃
@@SeldomlyOften I love the Amouge line or at least what I’ve tried from them so far. My favorites are Lyric, reflection, reflection 45, Dia, gold, jubilation, search and interlude black iris. I like linterlude too but I think I prefer the black iris. I have some beach hut man otw looking forward to trying that and I’d like to try some enclave and maybe some epic after that.
@@hellowellallen you are deep on the path of Amouage addiction
@@SeldomlyOften 🫨😅🤞😎. I hear you. I pick my favorites then look for discounts. I do a lot of research too online before I even try something. Amouage has so many and I haven’t blind bought anything yet. So everything I buy has been researched and sampled a few times prior.
Worth every penny at discounters I brought mine for somewhere a little over 220. I’m looking forward to getting 45 if I can get it for a good price.
Is projection bad?
@@thatguy-sp9vv it’s not the most projecting scent out there but the smell is very easy to identify so you can smell it around you easily. On the flip side, it last a super long time.
Its nice but performance is bad. It lasts along time but not much projection. Prefer enclave
@@ryany2882 yeah projection could be better but that is the case with most extraits (maybe the exception is Interlude 53). I think that in this case it fits the clean subtle vibe. Enclave is mega 😎
Appreciate the comparison! Yet to try it myself but I know it gets high praise from others as well. I'm a fan of the original for sure, but it's only a strong like for me, not a love. 🤍
You gotta try the 45, it really ups the interestingness for me. I would not own the original all considered.