Date Eau de Parfum bottle Date
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2015
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Aoud Sense Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Sense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Date
Divisive, generic for some, yet a beast mode compliment-getter for others. If you can get it for a steal, this 'Ultra Male' adjacent scent might just be your next signature. Just be warned, it's not subtle.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aoud Sense
This one's a Montale enigma, loved by many for its seductive warmth but equally slammed for being synthetic or smelling like damp cardboard. If you're after a bold, spicy-citrus oud with monster staying power, it's worth a sniff - but definitely try before you buy, it's not for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 23%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 13% 10%
Sweet 7% 9%
Warm 17% 18%
Woody 36% 37%
Earthy 26% 24%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 17% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Date EdP
Aoud Sense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 100%

Accords

Date Aoud Sense
100%
Citrus
100%
96%
Aromatic
49%
Oud
81%
Rose
80%
67%
Fresh Spicy
73%
67%
Woody
47%
61%
Warm Spicy
57%
45%
Earthy
45%
Sweet
45%
Floral
45%
44%
Patchouli
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
96%
49%
Oud
81%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
73%
Woody shared
67%
47%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
57%
Earthy shared
45%
45%
45%
45%
44%

Performance

Date Aoud Sense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Date

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office environments or intense sport. However, the mass-appealing sweet and spicy blend, frequently cited as a 'compliment beast', makes it perfect for dates and evening casual outings, though perhaps a bit too loud for formal events.

Aoud Sense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. Aoud Sense truly shines in evening settings, perfect for dates or formal events where its sexy, dark character can make a big impression, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Vetiver, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Date
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