Sunshine Man by Amouage
Men 2015
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Description
Sunshine Man by Amouage is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, this composition was created by Fabrice Pellegrin and Pierre Negrin. The top notes unfold lavender, brandy, rosemary and orange; the heart reveals juniper berries, helichrysum and bergamot; while the base notes settle on tonka bean, vanilla and cedar.
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Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
Juniper Berries
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Base
tonka bean
Community
2,138 votes
- Positive 76%
- Negative 18%
- Neutral 5.9%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
5,399 votes
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Leading answer Love it
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Season
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2,524 votes
Time of day
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1,204 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Sunshine Man
Sunshine Man by Amouage is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, this composition was created by Fabrice Pellegrin and Pierre Negrin. The top notes unfold lavender, brandy, rosemary and orange; the heart reveals juniper berries, helichrysum and bergamot; while the base notes settle on tonka bean, vanilla and cedar.
Flowers Drinks Green, herbal and fougère Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
1,129 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
1,318 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
771 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
634 votes
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5 reviews
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Sunshine Man promises summer, but it’s a deception. Amouage plays the opposite card: orange and juniper clash against a harsh base, the hardest I’ve tried in years. The lavender and brandy keep it masculine and persistent, very different from what you might imagine. The immortelle is there, though it doesn’t reach the majesty of Sable, and the blend doesn’t suit me; the orange becomes viscous and dense while the dry acid dominates and the sweetness fades into the background. I don’t understand this Amouage, and frankly, it’s not for me.
Since I first tried it, Sunshine Man seems special, with the potential to be much better than it is. It starts luminous and sharp, citrusy and sweet, with plenty of lavender and immortelle sinking into a brandy and a ‘pastel’ base of vanilla and tonka bean. The liquorish part is rich, but the lavender and immortelle ruin a composition that could have floral nuances; it ends up harsh and even soapy, whereas my instinct is to go for something darker or more citrusy. It’s not a bad fragrance, it’s original, good for temperate climates, with good performance and totally unisex. Note: 6.5/10.
This perfume confuses and blocks me. At first, it smells like Bolognese sauce with mushrooms, but upon drawing it in deeply, that culinary cloud disappears and something liquorish, creamy emerges, with lavender and a soft vanilla. My olfactory associations leave me lost, but over time the senses sort themselves out. It’s good, potent, with that brandy side, tonka bean, lavender and vanilla giving it a sunscreen touch. Deep aroma, uncommon, with excellent trail and longevity. I see it for all year round, especially in heat or for evening walks by the beach. Aroma 8/10, Trail 9/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 9/10.
I need to try it again because it didn’t convince me yesterday. It’s very similar to Eau Noire, with coffee and licorice notes, perhaps darker due to the leather and with less immortelle, though it’s noticeable. I feel the opening is sharper; the immortelle, lavender and heliotrope make it herbal and stinging. I don’t notice much orange liquor at the start or afterwards. Over time, the harsh dry-down softens with the vanilla and tonka, which I like. The bean adds interesting nuances, but the immortelle (which sometimes reminds of curry or urine) together with the lavender dominate and overwhelm me. Before you accuse me of saying it smells of urine… it doesn’t smell like that, but this yellow flower has character and isn’t for everyone. The performance is extremely high: I wore it yesterday at 19:15 and today at 11:00 it was still there with just one spray on each hand. On clothes it will be eternal.
The opening is loaded with lavender and liquor; the immortelle adds a harsh touch. As it dries down, the vanilla and tonka grow while the lavender calms, leaving a soapy sensation. There is a powdery base with herbal nuances. The cedar and lavender push it towards the masculine side; without them, it could be feminine. Performance and longevity are good, presence acceptable. I see it for fresh climates, perhaps temperate, but avoid it in excessive heat. It stands apart from the typical oriental Amouage, without its incense and opulence. Leaving the incense and ‘westernising’ the brand has brought criticism; Sunshine is an example. I like it, though it’s not my favourite; I prefer their opulent incense-filled perfumes, off the beaten track. The scent is pleasant, of quality and with good performance. You can’t ask for more, except if it were cheaper.