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The Haunting Blend Eau de Parfum bottle The Haunting Blend EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2005
£ Price Tier ££
Aoud Lime Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Lime EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Haunting Blend EDP
This one sparks debate like no other. You'll either love its refined, spicy oud and patchouli blend, or you'll be smelling crayons and farm animals. Definitely an acquired taste, so don't blind buy unless you're prepared for an olfactory adventure.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aoud Lime EDP
This notorious Montale is not for the faint-hearted. It's a polarizing, beast-mode oud-rose with a misleading name, but if you can handle its intensity, you'll be noticed. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it reaction from those around you.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Haunting Blend EDP
Aoud Lime EDP

Notes

Only in The Haunting Blend
Patchouli 41% Iris 31% Mimosa 28%
Only in Aoud Lime
Oud 50% Saffron 50%
Shared Notes
Rose 53% vs 50%
Only in The Haunting Blend
Saffron 46%
Only in Aoud Lime
Iris 50%
Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 33%
Only in The Haunting Blend
Oud 67%

Accords

The Haunting Blend Aoud Lime
100%
Patchouli
52%
100%
Oud
100%
95%
Warm Spicy
67%
95%
Powdery
36%
82%
Woody
69%
82%
Earthy
34%
82%
Iris
71%
Rose
79%
66%
Floral
Amber
27%
Patchouli shared
100%
52%
Oud shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
67%
Powdery shared
95%
36%
Woody shared
82%
69%
Earthy shared
82%
34%
82%
Rose shared
71%
79%
66%
27%

Performance

The Haunting Blend Aoud Lime
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Haunting Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its thickness and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its rich, impressive character is perfect for formal events or a statement-making date night, despite some finding it too potent for daily wear.

Aoud Lime

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its 'atomic bomb' projection and insane longevity, Aoud Lime is far too powerful for an office setting where it would likely annoy colleagues. It suits formal events or dates where making a strong, memorable impression is key, but apply with extreme caution; a single spray is often too much. Its heavy, oriental character makes it unsuitable for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean patchouli, oud, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Haunting Blend EDP
Aoud Lime EDP
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