Red Aoud EDP

Montale by Pierre Montale Original
64%
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Red Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Red Aoud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.599 Red Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle No.599 Red Aoud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Red Aoud EDP
Seriously divisive. Some adore this 'gourmand oud' for its unique cakey-rose vibe, while others are put off by a medicinal opening or a cheap, potpourri drydown. If you like your oud on the sweeter side, give it a go, but buyer beware: some find it overwhelmingly feminine or synthetic.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.599 Red Aoud EDP
A rose-and-oud dupe of Montale's Red Aoud - the pepper-dusted rose opening and sandalwood-oud heart are close, but Eden trims the original's sillage-heavy silage down to a more office-safe hum, trading longevity for wearability.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Red Aoud EDP
No.599 Red Aoud EDP

Notes

Only in No.599 Red Aoud
Rose 61% Pepper 39%
Only in No.599 Red Aoud
Oud 67% Iris 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 33% vs 43%
Only in Red Aoud
Vetiver 33% Orris 33%
Only in No.599 Red Aoud
Amber 35% Vanilla 22%

Accords

Red Aoud No.599 Red Aoud
100%
Warm Spicy
60%
96%
Oud
85%
90%
Rose
70%
83%
Woody
55%
69%
Powdery
40%
66%
Iris
60%
Earthy
30%
57%
Metallic
52%
Floral
Warm Spicy shared
100%
60%
Oud shared
96%
85%
Rose shared
90%
70%
Woody shared
83%
55%
Powdery shared
69%
40%
66%
Earthy shared
60%
30%
57%
52%

Performance

Red Aoud No.599 Red Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Red Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This is a rich, often 'beast mode' fragrance, making it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. Its warm, sensual, and gourmand-leaning profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, and many find it comforting enough for casual wear despite its strength.

No.599 Red Aoud

Seasons

No strong season fit

The peppered rose and oud base skew warm and spicy, so it wears best once temperatures drop in autumn and winter; the powdery sweetness can feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

The sultry rose-oud combination is built for evenings out or a formal dinner rather than the office, though it's toned down enough for a date night without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
64%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, rose, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Red Aoud EDP
No.599 Red Aoud EDP
100ml
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