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Big Blur For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Big Blur For Women EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
- Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Aoud Melody Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Melody EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Big Blur For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Cashmere Mist Liquid Nude. It leans on Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Our Verdict - Aoud Melody EDP
This one's a Montale, alright, but not as you know it. It's divisive from the off, with some finding it a harsh, medicinal mess, while others champion its understated warmth and creamy oud. Give it time, and you might just get hooked, but don't expect the usual Montale beast.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Big Blur For Women EDP
Aoud Melody EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 26% vs 32%
Jasmine 23% vs 28%
Only in Big Blur For Women
Sandalwood 29% Labdanum 21%
Only in Aoud Melody
Rose 39%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 30%

Accords

Big Blur For Women Aoud Melody
Warm Spicy
100%
Oud
90%
85%
Amber
60%
Aromatic
79%
Leather
79%
61%
Woody
67%
66%
Musky
Balsamic
64%
Rose
60%
Powdery
60%
Animalic
56%
100%
Oud
90%
Amber shared
85%
60%
79%
79%
Woody shared
61%
67%
66%
64%
60%
60%
56%

Performance

Big Blur For Women Aoud Melody
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Big Blur For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Aoud Melody

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While Montales are known for beastly performance, this one is often described as more understated than its siblings, making it more office-friendly than typical ouds. Its warm, sophisticated profile suits dates and casual wear well, but it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events or the freshness for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Big Blur For Women EDP
Aoud Melody EDP
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