Fragrance Poetry inspired by Epic Man by Amoauge.
I’m a forest of black woods – dense and strong.
Incense rises like a fog from within.
Filled with all sorts of musks and white spices,
as smooth, rounded trees stand firm in the wind.
But there are those who wonder and envy.
They saw me ill – infection oozed like sap.
They came to thieve and take my life from me.
Hypnotized by my deep, exotic scents.
Just how much of my “esse” can they rob?
Every drop of me – more precious than gold.
But don’t underrate my virility
It’s vigor that grew me robust and old.
I’m not the dead forest you expected.
I’m fresh and awoken. . . I am “Epic”. . .
Click Here to learn more about Epic Man from Amouage. Read Wood Neroli by Bulgari. © TheFragranceWriter.com, 2020, except where noted otherwise. All rights reserved.
Bush man, cave man, wild beast at day rest.
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Haha. Let’s see what kind of man tomorrow brings 😉
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With anticipation
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Haha ok, good
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Truly epic 🙌
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epic by accident 😉
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Nope, by your talent 😊
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haha thanks! I was just making a pun off of your blogging name 😉
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Hahah, I know ! Liked it though 😂
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I figured you knew. Was just making sure, haha. !
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Haha, got it !
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😂😂
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I really liked this one Jay ☺️ The second stanza is beautiful. Well done!
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Thanks Christine! That draws inspiration from one of the main fragrance notes – oud – which is created by infecting certain species of trees. The sap this process creates is one of the most expensive fragrance notes.
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How fascinating! You’re teaching us all about perfume. I like it! ☺️
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Haha well ya, it’s one if my passions!
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Very nice, I liked how this piece flowed!
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Thanks so much, I’ve been having fun writing about fragrances!
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This is very beautiful & strong poem, Jay. Loved every scent in it…every cent of it…beautiful essence…loving this fragrance
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Thanks Navin. Hope you can capture not only the scent of this fragrance, but also the vibe. It’s a very strong, boss type of scent. With a sort of old-world Middle Eastern flair.
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Oh yeah…Also the vibe…by every cent, I also meant the vibe…amazing writing, Jay
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Thanks Navin. I’ll take the compliment! 😀
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Kinda gives me vibe that the scent is robust and heady (your words invoke a very vivid picture :p)
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Oh yes, actually it is, as you get strong, robust woods (oud) and then things like incense and white pepper sprinkled over the top! Good call!
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Very well penned 👏
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Thanks Sakshi. Or as I liked to call you, Sashki. Hope you’re doing OK 🙂
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Haa haaa yeah all ok here…hope you are all safe too
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Glad to hear. We are, too1
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Jay, an eloquently written, exceptionally thought out piece… beautifully done!
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Thanks, a strong compliment from a great writer like you!
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It is a great pleasure!
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Hope you’re doing well.
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Yes. Staying indoors. Be safe!
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Thanks!
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My sincere pleasure, Jay.
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Loved the poem, it’s strong! Take care 🙂
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Thanks, you too!
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Wow love it. You are very talented indeed Jay😊 it’s beautifully written my friend💞
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Thanks Sanjana, you are always so kind! Hope this new week is treating you well!
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It’s a good week so far. We’ve moved out of lockdown level 4 and into level 3 so feeling good about it. And we’ve adopted twins kitten so very excited as they will be home soon😊
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So many people have talked about getting new pets during lockdown! So what can you do now that you couldn’t do last week?
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I’ve always loved animals and cats and dogs are part of my life. After my cat died in 2013, we couldn’t replace him but finally we are ready😊
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That’s great. It’s always a good sign of a person that they are kind to animals.
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Yeah that’s so true😊 How’s your week going so far?
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Pretty good. Just normal for now. Might read a book tonight 😉
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Hahaha that would be interesting😁
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Haha I know you love books
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this is SUPER fantastic, Jay!! Great penning as always with excellent imagery and fine expression.
I’m not the dead forest you expected.
I’m fresh and awoken. . . I am “Epic”. . .
💙💙💙
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Thanks, your comments are so appreciated! I can only write this well when a fragrance inspires me so well.
The line you wrote was an inspiration drawn from the Oud note, which comes from wood getting infected and oozing. But as it fights the infection, the ooze it releases smells great! Also, the cologne has an “old-school” vibe, while still managing to smell fresh and modern! So it contrasts old/wounded with fresh/young.
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Such a strong poem
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It’s such a strong fragrance!
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This poem made me think of the scent as something wild, dangerous but pleasing at the same time. Exotic, like you put it.
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That makes me wonder, does the fragrance make the man seem dangerous? Or the man make the fragrance seem dangerous?
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I think the fragrance makes the man seem dangerous, but not dangerous in the literal sense. Dangerous here connotes something exotic that’s enigmatic in my opinion.
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Yes. Exotic can be dangerous due to the mystery… the unknown… or the unfamiliarity. The unfamiliar is much more exciting. . .
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Love this beautiful poem 🙂
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Thanks Krisha. I hope you’re doing well 😊
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Wow this is amazing!
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Thanks Sa! Hope you’re doing well!
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Greed ruins many exotic places. In Spain, I believe, there was an engineering phenomenon from generations that have lived ages ago and in trying to dissect it in the modern age, it fell apart and is no longer a wonder.
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Wow. That is sad. Think about all the wonders of the world that no longer exist. . . .
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