Wood Sequence
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aoud Melody
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 30% | 44% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 20% | 30% |
| Warm | 24% | 9% |
| Woody | 12% | 17% |
| Earthy | 11% | 4% |
| Animalic | 30% | 20% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The oud, saffron and florals are richest in cool autumn and winter air where the warm, leathery character feels enveloping.
Occasions
A sensual oud-floral suited to evenings, dates and formal occasions rather than daytime or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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
Both share Warm Spicy, Oud, Leather accords and Amber, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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