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Wood Sequence Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Sequence EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2014 Year 2020
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Delicious Black Powder Eau de Parfum bottle Delicious Black Powder EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wood Sequence EDP
Wood Sequence targets Montale's Aoud Melody - the smooth, sweetish oud balanced against saffron, clove, leather and a jasmine-rose heart. The dupe captures the oud-and-flowers signature but renders it flatter, with the gold-dust floral nuance and leathery warmth simplified and longevity cut to a skin-close presence.
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Our Verdict - Delicious Black Powder EDP
Delicious Black Powder by Jousset Parfums is a sophisticated yet modern choice, blending spicy and warm tones for an inviting aura.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wood Sequence EDP
Delicious Black Powder EDP

Notes

Only in Delicious Black Powder
Musk 100%
Shared Notes
Saffron 29% vs 42%
Only in Delicious Black Powder
Cumin 37% Nutmeg 21%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 35% vs 36%
Only in Wood Sequence
Rose 38% Ylang-Ylang 27%
Only in Delicious Black Powder
Orange Blossom 33% Patchouli 31%
Shared Notes
Leather 35% vs 50%
Amber 32% vs 50%
Only in Wood Sequence
Musk 32%

Accords

Wood Sequence Delicious Black Powder
60%
Warm Spicy
90%
85%
Oud
65%
Woody
80%
55%
Leather
75%
45%
Amber
70%
65%
Floral
65%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
90%
Oud
85%
Woody shared
65%
80%
Leather shared
55%
75%
Amber shared
45%
70%
Floral shared
65%
65%

Performance

Wood Sequence Delicious Black Powder
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Wood Sequence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The oud, saffron and florals are richest in cool autumn and winter air where the warm, leathery character feels enveloping.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

A sensual oud-floral suited to evenings, dates and formal occasions rather than daytime or sport.

Delicious Black Powder

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The rich and spicy notes are ideal for the cooler climates of spring and fall, while its balanced projection allows for use in winter and transitional seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The sensual and warm spicy tones are perfect for intimate settings like dates, while its moderate projection makes it suitable for casual and office environments without overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wood Sequence EDP
Delicious Black Powder EDP
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