Oudrising EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.543 Oud & Bergamot Parfum
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a Montale curveball; less beast-mode, more subtle sophistication. While some rave about its natural feel and versatility, others are left wanting more of that signature Montale punch and longevity. Definitely polarising.
Eden's No.543 pairs a bright bergamot opening with a woody oud base in the same spirit as Jo Malone's Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense, but the oud reads noticeably smoother and less smoky than the original's more resinous, intense rendition.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Despite being a Montale, many reviewers find Oudrising more wearable and less 'beast mode,' making it suitable for a wider range of occasions. The sophisticated leather and oud notes lean it towards evening and cooler weather, but its 'airy' and 'mass-pleasing' qualities allow for daytime wear, though its projection might be too much for a formal office setting if over-sprayed.
Seasons
The oud-citrus contrast reads warmest and most balanced in cooler weather, when the wood has more presence.
Occasions
Refined enough for the office and formal occasions; distinctive enough for a date, though not built for casual sport wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, amber, citrus
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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