Only The Brave Eau de Toilette vs Oud Island Eau de Parfum

Only The Brave

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2009	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Oud Island

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Only The Brave

Only The Brave is a crowd-pleasing blend of citrus and leather, radiating youthful confidence with its punchy opening and smooth, ambery base. A modern masculine that's easy to wear yet memorable.

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Our Verdict - Oud Island

Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your typical oud adventure. It's a surprising citrus-leather concoction, fresh yet substantial, with Montale's signature beastly performance. It's polarising, but if it clicks, it really clicks.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	29%	28%
Floral	10%	11%
Fruity	4%	3%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	18%	21%
Warm	17%	14%
Woody	14%	12%
Earthy	9%	9%
Animalic	9%	17%
Fresh	20%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Only The Brave EdT

Oud Island EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 50% vs 33%

Only in Only The Brave

Mandarin 50%

Only in Oud Island

Bergamot 33% Tangerine 33%

Only in Only The Brave

Violet 36% Cedar 33% Coriander 30%

Only in Oud Island

Black Leather 22% Oud 19% Sandalwood 18% Solar Note 15% Tuberose 13% Floral 12%

Shared Notes

Amber 22% vs 19%

Labdanum 17% vs 19%

Only in Only The Brave

Leather 23% Benzoin 20% Styrax 17%

Only in Oud Island

Vanilla 23% Tobacco 21% Musk 16%

Accords

Only The Brave Oud Island

85%

Citrus

100%

95%

Amber

55%

70%

Leather

50%

Woody

61%

50%

Powdery

56%

Oud

56%

45%

Sweet

50%

Vanilla

49%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Aromatic

47%

Tobacco

45%

30%

Animalic

Citrus shared

85%

100%

Amber shared

95%

55%

Leather

70%

Woody shared

50%

61%

Powdery shared

50%

56%

Oud

56%

Sweet shared

45%

50%

Vanilla

49%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Aromatic

47%

Tobacco

45%

Animalic

30%

Performance

Only The Brave Oud Island

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Only The Brave

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

The warm amber-leather base and prominent citrus top make this scent versatile, but it shines in spring and fall when both freshness and warmth are appreciated. The richness and powdery undertone also lend it some winter suitability, while the heavier resins can feel a bit much in peak summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate projection and sweet-woody base make it ideal for dates or casual outings, while the boldness and powdery leather are a bit too assertive for sport or strict formal settings. Office use is possible with a light hand.

Oud Island

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

While its freshness makes it surprisingly versatile, the strong projection and unique leather-tobacco drydown mean it's better suited for evenings out or casual wear rather than a quiet office. It's an excellent choice for a date, offering a unique and memorable profile.