Dia Man

Dia Man by Amouage is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with labdanum, bitter orange, cardamom and frankincense, moves into peony, ylang-ylang, orris root and plum and dries down to vetiver, leather, patchouli, amber and rosewood. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Bitter Orange Marmalade without the sugar. Sour and slightly medicinal.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.

Heart

Peony Pink, watery and slightly peppery. Modern and inoffensive.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Orris Root Iris root aged for years. Buttery, powdery, unmistakably refined.
Plum Dark, wine-like and slightly stewed. Autumnal.

Dry-down

Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Rosewood Soft, rosy wood. Gentle and slightly floral.

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