Is Oil Perfumery Montale Honey Aoud a dupe of Montale Honey Aoud?

Honey Aoud EDP

Montale by Pierre Montale Original Acquired

Montale Honey Aoud Oil

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Honey Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Honey Aoud EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2015 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Honey Aoud EDP
Honey Aoud is a monstrously potent honey-oud combo that's either a decadent delight or a synthetic nightmare, depending on who you ask. It’s got beast-mode performance, so one or two sprays are more than enough to announce your presence.
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Our Verdict - Montale Honey Aoud Oil
A bold and rich blend of sweet honey and deep oud makes this a standout fragrance for cooler seasons.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Honey Aoud EDP A Montale Honey Aoud Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Honey Aoud EDP
Montale Honey Aoud Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 16%
Cinnamon 50% vs 100%
Honey 50% vs 100%
Leather 25% vs 13%
Amber 25% vs 20%
Oud 25% vs 29%
Vanilla 25% vs 20%
Only in Honey Aoud
Floral Notes 50%
Only in Montale Honey Aoud
Citrus 100%
Only in Montale Honey Aoud
Honey 100%
Only in Honey Aoud
Cinnamon 50% Honey 50%
Only in Montale Honey Aoud
Citrus 100%
Only in Honey Aoud
Floral Notes 50% Patchouli 50%
Only in Montale Honey Aoud
Cinnamon 100%
Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 13%
Amber 25% vs 20%
Oud 25% vs 29%
Vanilla 25% vs 20%
Only in Montale Honey Aoud
Patchouli 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Honey Aoud Montale Honey Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Honey Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its immense projection and longevity make it unsuitable for most office environments, but it shines on dates and formal evenings, especially in colder weather. The rich, sweet gourmand nature leans away from casual wear, though some find it perfect for a cozy winter day.

Montale Honey Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

This fragrance's rich and warm accords of oud and honey suit the cooler temperatures of fall and winter, while its spicy nuances can also complement the transition of spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Ideal for dates and formal events due to its luxurious and bold nature, yet not overly suitable for office or sporty occasions due to its dense projection.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
41%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Oud, Cinnamon, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds floral notes, drops citrus

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Honey Aoud EDP
Montale Honey Aoud Oil
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