Oud Island Eau de Parfum vs Reporter for Men Eau de Toilette

Oud Island

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	1978
££	Price Tier	££

Reporter for Men

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A

Oud Island

B

Reporter for Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Island

Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your typical oud adventure. It's a surprising citrus-leather concoction, fresh yet substantial, with Montale's signature beastly performance. It's polarising, but if it clicks, it really clicks.

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Our Verdict - Reporter for Men

A divisive scent with a split personality: some find it a fresh, natural-smelling daily driver; others a throwback powerhouse. It's affordable, but be warned, formulations vary wildly.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	28%	25%
Floral	11%	14%
Fruity	3%	3%
Green	2%	10%
Sweet	21%	17%
Warm	14%	18%
Woody	12%	9%
Earthy	9%	4%
Animalic	17%	12%
Fresh	18%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oud Island EdP

Reporter for Men EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 33% vs 19%

Bergamot 33% vs 26%

Only in Oud Island

Tangerine 33%

Only in Reporter for Men

Nutmeg 21% Kumquat 17% Grapefruit 16%

Only in Oud Island

Black Leather 22% Oud 19% Sandalwood 18% Solar Note 15% Tuberose 13% Floral 12%

Only in Reporter for Men

Lemon Tree 38% Jasmine 32% Cardamom 30%

Shared Notes

Amber 19% vs 21%

Musk 16% vs 37%

Only in Oud Island

Vanilla 23% Tobacco 21% Labdanum 20%

Only in Reporter for Men

Cedar 22% Tonka Bean 20%

Accords

Oud Island Reporter for Men

100%

Citrus

100%

47%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Musky

62%

61%

Woody

48%

56%

Powdery

55%

56%

Oud

47%

Aromatic

56%

55%

Amber

47%

50%

Sweet

49%

Vanilla

45%

Tobacco

Citrus shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

47%

63%

Musky

62%

Woody shared

61%

48%

Powdery shared

56%

55%

Oud

56%

Aromatic shared

47%

56%

Amber shared

55%

47%

Sweet

50%

Vanilla

49%

Tobacco

45%

Performance

Oud Island Reporter for Men

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Island

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

While its freshness makes it surprisingly versatile, the strong projection and unique leather-tobacco drydown mean it's better suited for evenings out or casual wear rather than a quiet office. It's an excellent choice for a date, offering a unique and memorable profile.

Reporter for Men

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, akin to many freshies. Some formulations might be too strong for intimate dates or formal events, but the general consensus points to a non-offensive, everyday wear.