Wearing the original reflection man today and this scent is so smooth, so elegant, i love it, i need to try the new reflection 45, great review Sebastian 🙌
I own this as well as the original. I pick up lots of lavender in 45, and it smells much more complete compared to the original. Smells like pure luxury ! I’m happy with my purchase.
When Amouage changed the caps to magnetic, they diluted all their current fragrances, some not much, but some by a lot. I still have vintage non-magnetic cap 09' Reflection Man , and compared to the current formulation it's WAY stronger, and fuller. I could be wrong, but I have a feeling the new Reflection 45 is the vintage Reflection, tweaked a bit , with fancier bottle , and much higher price tag
its not, Reflection 45 is way too denser and heavier even then the older nonmagnetic Reflection. It kinda strays too much from the original DNA... So kind of a miss
My guess is your older bottle maceration kicked in and your confusing that for why the newer seems weeker. Any scent I've kept over a year naturally gets stronger.
I just received a sample of this one. It's nice and I do pick up on some of the additional woods and resins, but I really don't think the performance is worth the price. I generally like that extraits project less, but this is a skin scent by hour 3 for me. Interlude man, Honour woman and Epic woman extraits were still projecting after 8 hours. I would sample this version of Reflection and make sure the performance meets your personal expectations.
Thank you…. I was getting ready to purchase the 45 now $500 bucks at Neimam Marcus but now I think that I’ll try the original 1st…😊 so glad you make these videos…
I went through two bottles of the original Reflection Man. Going to have to try R45. Anything Amouage puts out I have to try. Definitely my favorite house.
Disappointed of the performance of reflection really sad, the scent smells wonderful definitely a niche smelling but the longevity is a disaster, i got it with 135 $ so it’s kinda fair deal.
Have you read "Revelations in Air: A Guidebook to Smell?" It just came out a few weeks ago. The author is Jude Stewart. Surprisingly addictive -- even for the non-fragrance obsessed.
I love Reflection Man, probably my favorite from the house. Waiting on my sample for this one. I think the pricing is ridiculous. I also have Dapper’s clone of Reflection and it’s pretty good, way better performance than the original.
@@Roccofan it is definitely a more dense version that lasts longer, but it didn’t out project the original. Not worth the upgrade unless it’s your favorite scent.
It is ridiculous but you never pay full price.. I bought a bottle from ESCENTUAL with a discount code £80 cheaper. Trust me use a code to get it cheaper and you won't regret it. Its a monster!
Yea they screwed us over with this release. I wasted $500 on this shit. This fragrance sits very close to the skin but i do pick it up throughout the day. Im hoping that it will be stronger as it ages.
Extraits aren't meant to project. So no matter what brand you buy and extrait will not project as much as the EDP counterpart. This is due to the alcohol content in the bottle. More alcohol = more projection.
hmm, i have an opportunity get the 45 at a great price but it would be a blind buy. I love the original Reflection because of its brighter summer vibe. Would you say the 45 is not as summery??
I must admit that I am not such a big fan of Reflection man; I do like it, but not love it. Said so, I am curious to smell the new version. On another topic, I was thinking of buying Interlude black iris or Journey man... which would you recommend? Thank you!
Great video and explanation, I've tried the original and really enjoyed it, I was thinking that the more concentrated formulation would be more of a boosted version of the original... I know it's not as simple as that! I think I may just go with the original!
I have Reflection Man and purchased Reflection 45 3.4oz this Black Friday for $385 (25% off) with 2 $50 E-Gift cards, I think that's a good deal (Maxaroma) Just received 45 yesterday and am wearing it this morning.. I will post an update as to my opinion..
I was very happy to see your full review on Reflection 45 Man. Based on Fragrantica reviews, I assumed that 45 would run closer to the original, but it would seem that it is quite distinct to your nose. I am still interested in trying 45, but I am not sure if the amber/resin notes will make 45 just as suitable to warm weather as the original. The price is ridiculous, but I figure the bottle should last longer given the concentration....
Interesting love reflection man a lot but yeah need spray like 6 times or more to last maybe these with 3 spray or 2 and 3 of the other mixing up will be a good play
glad i got a sample of this and didnt blind buy it,this is the first time i tried an amouage fragrance and i do like it...but not enough to spend that kind of money,does smell great but the performance atleast on my skin is not the greatest.
Two sprays from my decant, and Reflection 45 took over my wool Pendleton sweater for a week and a half. Enough to be noticeable by my girlfriend every time I put it on. Wonderful experience. Certainly denser, richer, and more balsamic and ambery compared to the more floral original.
Why couldn't they have just given people Reflection Man that once was before it got tinkered with and watered down? Amouage is so over-hyped and over-priced, IMO.
Tried at the Heathrow airport a week ago Very ambery to me. But it had Amouage DNA for sure. 45% that I am not sure 🤔. It was not strong enough for 45%. I got the lyric man recently 2020 version completely watered down. Very disappointing Amouage nowadays. I do not think I will purchase any more Amouage Fragrances, watered down and over priced. I miss old school Amouage
Hi this is Avis from Oriental NC. I just bought a bottle of juce called Verato. It smells amazing, i cant find out much about it. The only vide wasn't in English.. 🤷🏾♀️plz help
With the price on these concentrates, I just wish Amouage makes them more widely available in 50ml bottles. You really don't want a 100ml of such beasts as you may not be able to finish it in your lifetime. 😂
On Basenotes, there was an employee of Amouage who revealed a lot of information. I copied it all down. If you all want it; let me know. Be warned, it's a lot, but it's in depth and original, no way could this person have made this up.
Reformulations: overall, there was one big reformulation in 2013 of several Amouage fragrances driven by IFRA and the European Cosmetics regulations (just before the change to magnetic caps which is why both are often associated). Since then, a few minor adjustments on some fragrances but nothing as significant as 2013. Reflection Man was reformulated in 2013.
I have asked to smell side by side the old and new formulas freshly mixed (to allow for fair comparison) and there is indeed a minor difference in the character (the new formula feels slightly less floral and powdery/dusty than the older one). The 2013 formula feels slightly woodier. No reformulation since 2013 - however, there is a new regulation applicable in May 2022 (IFRA 49) that will require a new formula of Reflection man (and will, in general, impact a lot of fragrances on the market).
We are not fully done yet but it is getting there (keeping in mind that we are talking about minor changes that are sometimes difficult to spot through triangulation by trained fragrance evaluators). And it clearly means investing more on the concentrate as we need to replace relatively affordable but performing synthetics with a mix of naturals and synthetics that will bring the original character without sacrificing the performance. Which brings me to point 2
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Wearing the original reflection man today and this scent is so smooth, so elegant, i love it, i need to try the new reflection 45, great review Sebastian 🙌
I own this as well as the original. I pick up lots of lavender in 45, and it smells much more complete compared to the original. Smells like pure luxury ! I’m happy with my purchase.
If you had to pick one and you could not get the other again, which one would you pick? And which one gets more compliments?
@@D0N-for me personally I would pick the 45, I sold my original reflection after I got my hands on the 45 as it is just a true bump up from the og
When Amouage changed the caps to magnetic, they diluted all their current fragrances, some not much, but some by a lot. I still have vintage non-magnetic cap 09' Reflection Man , and compared to the current formulation it's WAY stronger, and fuller. I could be wrong, but I have a feeling the new Reflection 45 is the vintage Reflection, tweaked a bit , with fancier bottle , and much higher price tag
They changed a bottle now again, and diluted all fragrances as well. Don't buy modern bottles with a name in the front
its not, Reflection 45 is way too denser and heavier even then the older nonmagnetic Reflection.
It kinda strays too much from the original DNA...
So kind of a miss
@@zexedearth89 I should get my sample in a few days, and i'll be able to share my own thoughts then
Nice theory.
My guess is your older bottle maceration kicked in and your confusing that for why the newer seems weeker.
Any scent I've kept over a year naturally gets stronger.
That 45 is a beast compared to the original. Great projection and long lasting.
I just received a sample of this one. It's nice and I do pick up on some of the additional woods and resins, but I really don't think the performance is worth the price. I generally like that extraits project less, but this is a skin scent by hour 3 for me. Interlude man, Honour woman and Epic woman extraits were still projecting after 8 hours. I would sample this version of Reflection and make sure the performance meets your personal expectations.
As someone who doesn't like the original. The Reflection 45 sounds like my cup of tea.
Thank you…. I was getting ready to purchase the 45 now $500 bucks at Neimam Marcus but now I think that I’ll try the original 1st…😊 so glad you make these videos…
Reflection 45 is not much better than the original. I was thoroughly underwhelmed
I went through two bottles of the original Reflection Man. Going to have to try R45. Anything Amouage puts out I have to try. Definitely my favorite house.
how was your experience?
@@SabanitosGamingthat boy forgot to try it 😂
Excellent detailed comparison between the two fragrances.
You are the best Sabastian 😊
Wow, thank you!
I agree 👍
I would NOT describe RM 45 as being rough. It is super smooth and NOT dirty at all.
What’s the deal with the repackaging? Reformulation?
I came close of buying the 45 reflections. It was pricey. $560. I’ve decided to get parfum de Marley ( greenley) instead.
Greenley is a stunning fragrance. Found it a few months ago and wanted it ever since. Super fresh.
Ok???
Original gave me great performance. Especially when my body temp was up
Reflection was my first amouage. I will adding 45 to my collection
Here goes my favorite fragrance reviewer☺️
You're the best!
Disappointed of the performance of reflection really sad, the scent smells wonderful definitely a niche smelling but the longevity is a disaster, i got it with 135 $ so it’s kinda fair deal.
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm a big fan of Amouage Reflection Man so I'm going to try the 45 extiait and have a blessed night
Have you read "Revelations in Air: A Guidebook to Smell?" It just came out a few weeks ago. The author is Jude Stewart. Surprisingly addictive -- even for the non-fragrance obsessed.
I love Reflection Man, probably my favorite from the house. Waiting on my sample for this one. I think the pricing is ridiculous. I also have Dapper’s clone of Reflection and it’s pretty good, way better performance than the original.
How did you like it?
@@Roccofan it is definitely a more dense version that lasts longer, but it didn’t out project the original. Not worth the upgrade unless it’s your favorite scent.
@@wesnewman Thanks. Much appreciated.
It is ridiculous but you never pay full price.. I bought a bottle from ESCENTUAL with a discount code £80 cheaper. Trust me use a code to get it cheaper and you won't regret it. Its a monster!
Yea they screwed us over with this release. I wasted $500 on this shit. This fragrance sits very close to the skin but i do pick it up throughout the day. Im hoping that it will be stronger as it ages.
Extraits aren't meant to project. So no matter what brand you buy and extrait will not project as much as the EDP counterpart. This is due to the alcohol content in the bottle. More alcohol = more projection.
How did you get screwed? No one put a gun to your head and made you purchase it.
@@MrJacks1959 How would u know? Amouage sent a hit squad to my house.
Excellent review man 👍 I am glad that I didn't blind buy this one especially with the exaggerated price that Amouage is inforcing 😓
Please smell it tho! Noses are different! 😀
hmm, i have an opportunity get the 45 at a great price but it would be a blind buy. I love the original Reflection because of its brighter summer vibe.
Would you say the 45 is not as summery??
Definitely not summery for sure! :)
Am so wanting this. Amouage next to Tom Ford is my favorite house and Reflection is one of my favorite scents.
I do not like the og reflection man at all. Hopes for reflection 45? Been trying to get my nose on it here in Aus.
Just realized you switched your channel's name Sebastian. Great review as always.
Is the 45 have good projection?
Looks like a most try. The jasmine in the original was a turn off to me.
I must admit that I am not such a big fan of Reflection man; I do like it, but not love it. Said so, I am curious to smell the new version.
On another topic, I was thinking of buying Interlude black iris or Journey man... which would you recommend?
Thank you!
Great video and explanation, I've tried the original and really enjoyed it, I was thinking that the more concentrated formulation would be more of a boosted version of the original... I know it's not as simple as that! I think I may just go with the original!
More concentration = more longevity, less projection. That's a general rule of thumb.
Truly regardless of longevity I feel you cant go wrong with the original. OG is better imo
I have Reflection Man and purchased Reflection 45 3.4oz this Black Friday for $385 (25% off) with 2 $50 E-Gift cards, I think that's a good deal (Maxaroma)
Just received 45 yesterday and am wearing it this morning.. I will post an update as to my opinion..
How is it?
Beast isn't it
@@Murph_82 Most definitely!
I was very happy to see your full review on Reflection 45 Man. Based on Fragrantica reviews, I assumed that 45 would run closer to the original, but it would seem that it is quite distinct to your nose.
I am still interested in trying 45, but I am not sure if the amber/resin notes will make 45 just as suitable to warm weather as the original.
The price is ridiculous, but I figure the bottle should last longer given the concentration....
Interesting love reflection man a lot but yeah need spray like 6 times or more to last maybe these with 3 spray or 2 and 3 of the other mixing up will be a good play
Cheaper than most Roja Fragrances.
Got some samples this week. To me, Reflection 45 is really similar to Dyptique Tempo.
glad i got a sample of this and didnt blind buy it,this is the first time i tried an amouage fragrance and i do like it...but not enough to spend that kind of money,does smell great but the performance atleast on my skin is not the greatest.
I still need to explore Amouage, sounds wonderful
Awesome, keep me posted! :)
Exactly I was wondering what is it like so the opening is like Le male
I see a lot of reviews stating that reflection man 45 smells like the the early batches of reflection man. Can you chime in on this?
Reflection man reminds me of a better more refined estee Lauder pleaser for men God bless and I love reflection man one of thee greatest scents ever
sebastian in the end which one you like best ?
Two sprays from my decant, and Reflection 45 took over my wool Pendleton sweater for a week and a half. Enough to be noticeable by my girlfriend every time I put it on. Wonderful experience. Certainly denser, richer, and more balsamic and ambery compared to the more floral original.
It's quite intense.
Excellent video. Thanks for the explanation
Why couldn't they have just given people Reflection Man that once was before it got tinkered with and watered down? Amouage is so over-hyped and over-priced, IMO.
Do you feel the 45 is subjectively better?
How I love your educational informative videos my only complaint is the prices of the perfumes you review which are way out of my reach.
Been waiting for this review. I love resins.
Hope you like it!
Now I really want to smell this as Reflection Man wasn't a favorite but if this is ambery it sounds exciting. Thank you for your explanation.
Awesome! It's pricey! :)
I much preferred the scent of the original.
Amouages latest stock photos are starting to stray from reality? Bordering on CGI
Literally can't smell it after 30 minutes
wow, really? That is disappointing if true, sure its not olfactory fatigue?
Blindnose
Thanks for sharing your video take care❤️
I’m gonna go with the OG 😁
Tried at the Heathrow airport a week ago Very ambery to me. But it had Amouage DNA for sure. 45% that I am not sure 🤔. It was not strong enough for 45%. I got the lyric man recently 2020 version completely watered down. Very disappointing Amouage nowadays. I do not think I will purchase any more Amouage Fragrances, watered down and over priced. I miss old school Amouage
From many reviews I've read on this and from others I'm thinking the 45 stands for "this fragrance lasts 45 seconds".
@@pwj86772 thank you. much appreciated.
wow, really? That is disappointing if true, sure its not olfactory fatigue?
dont need a stronger reflection man, i hope they make an insane Jub 25 fifthy or something;-) sebastian great revieuwer!!!!! grtz from Belgium
Jubilation xxv is so good!
Hi this is Avis from Oriental NC. I just bought a bottle of juce called Verato. It smells amazing, i cant find out much about it. The only vide wasn't in English.. 🤷🏾♀️plz help
I'll stick with the original and save the extra money!
How do the resins in this compare to those in journey man
Всем привет! Классно рассказывает и вообще четкий мужик. На мой взгляд, говорит свое мнение и не опирается на маркетинг!
You never did your top masculine amouage
Soon soon soon
This would be perfect for my husband.
Yes.
Thank you prof
With the price on these concentrates, I just wish Amouage makes them more widely available in 50ml bottles. You really don't want a 100ml of such beasts as you may not be able to finish it in your lifetime. 😂
I can see this yes.
If finish a beautiful fragrance like this in 2 to 3 years easily.
Can i get a sample of the reflection 45 man from someone please?
Yea of course give me your details and i will send you free bottle
Scant Split....lol late reply :)
Instead of fixing the performance issue of the original they release this very overpriced version. Seems like a cash grab for me.
Am I the only one that thinks reflection kind of smells like woman’s make up?
I wish my nose didn’t despise this fragrance.
Excellent video. Thanks
Gah. I got interlude 53 on the way rn. Cuz of you
Oh no!! 😀
Is this worth it?
I always say sample first. Might be worth it to some but not others! :)
I need this in my life
개인적으로 가격 대비 멋진 쓰레기. 톰포드랑 크리드 느낌으로 가고있어요. 점점 amouage 왜 그러는걸까.
Next up... Jubilation 45! 😃
I was never a fan of Jub so hopefully the new version if they do it will be better!! 😀
Reminds me of 1milion
Heehaw, can't wait.
Yes!
It's very expensive I think the original is satisfactory for me
Makes sense!!
On Basenotes, there was an employee of Amouage who revealed a lot of information. I copied it all down. If you all want it; let me know. Be warned, it's a lot, but it's in depth and original, no way could this person have made this up.
Do you mind sharing the information? :)
Im calling BS?
Reformulations: overall, there was one big reformulation in 2013 of several Amouage fragrances driven by IFRA and the European Cosmetics regulations (just before the change to magnetic caps which is why both are often associated). Since then, a few minor adjustments on some fragrances but nothing as significant as 2013. Reflection Man was reformulated in 2013.
I have asked to smell side by side the old and new formulas freshly mixed (to allow for fair comparison) and there is indeed a minor difference in the character (the new formula feels slightly less floral and powdery/dusty than the older one). The 2013 formula feels slightly woodier. No reformulation since 2013 - however, there is a new regulation applicable in May 2022 (IFRA 49) that will require a new formula of Reflection man (and will, in general, impact a lot of fragrances on the market).
We are not fully done yet but it is getting there (keeping in mind that we are talking about minor changes that are sometimes difficult to spot through triangulation by trained fragrance evaluators). And it clearly means investing more on the concentrate as we need to replace relatively affordable but performing synthetics with a mix of naturals and synthetics that will bring the original character without sacrificing the performance. Which brings me to point 2
This last 3 days on my skin. 😂.
Wow.....💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯
👍👍👍👍
🌹
Why don't you just say it smells like Le Male, almost no one knows Fleur du Male
Spice 🫚 bomb and tom ford nior de nior is my sotd