Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum bottle Wood and Spices
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2005 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Private Label Eau de Parfum bottle Private Label

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Our Verdict - Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive Montale. What it promises on the tin - wood and spices - it delivers for some, but for others, it's a screechy floral mess, a generic freshie, or even worse, a whiff of cat pee. A chaotic opening often gives way to a pleasant, well-performing drydown, if you can stick it out. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Private Label Eau de Parfum
Private Label is a divisive beast, a monument to unadulterated masculinity that some will worship and others will recoil from. Brace yourself for a raw, uncompromising ride; it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but never boring.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 7%
Sweet 14% 7%
Warm 15% 4%
Woody 59% 57%
Earthy 19% 38%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 0% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wood and Spices EdP
Private Label EdP

Notes

Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum
Private Label Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Top Notes

Only in Private Label Eau de Parfum
Papyrus 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 25% vs 35%
Only in Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 47% Incense 27%
Only in Private Label Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 64%

Accords

Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum Private Label Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
74%
61%
Warm Spicy
52%
57%
Amber
56%
Oud
54%
Aromatic
54%
Balsamic
44%
54%
Powdery
54%
Smoky
47%
Earthy
52%
Leather
49%
Woody shared
100%
100%
74%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
52%
57%
Oud
56%
54%
Balsamic shared
54%
44%
54%
54%
Earthy shared
47%
52%
49%

Performance

Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum Private Label Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection means it's best kept away from formal or office settings unless applied sparingly. However, its fresh-spicy character makes it versatile enough for daily casual wear, and its performance lends itself well to dates where you want to make a lasting impression.

Private Label Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its nuclear performance and intensely bold, leathery-woody profile make it completely unsuitable for the office. It's best suited for formal evening events or date nights where its strong personality can shine without overwhelming those around you.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Earthy accords and Vetiver, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wood and Spices Eau de Parfum
Private Label Eau de Parfum
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