Oudrising
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Wood Spring
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a Montale curveball; less beast-mode, more subtle sophistication. While some rave about its natural feel and versatility, others are left wanting more of that signature Montale punch and longevity. Definitely polarising.
A budget take on Montale Oudrising. The smoky leather-and-oud heart, rose dance and sweet tobacco-vanilla drydown all read true, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the brash, persistent depth of the Montale is softened into something easier and quieter.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 12% |
| Floral | 2% | 9% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 14% | 15% |
| Warm | 26% | 23% |
| Woody | 17% | 19% |
| Earthy | 13% | 21% |
| Animalic | 21% | 15% |
| Fresh | 12% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Despite being a Montale, many reviewers find Oudrising more wearable and less 'beast mode,' making it suitable for a wider range of occasions. The sophisticated leather and oud notes lean it towards evening and cooler weather, but its 'airy' and 'mass-pleasing' qualities allow for daytime wear, though its projection might be too much for a formal office setting if over-sprayed.
Seasons
Smoky oud, leather and sweet tobacco are firmly cold-weather, suiting autumn and winter.
Occasions
Dark and sensual, it suits evenings, dates and formal wear rather than the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Leather, Smoky accords and Grapefruit, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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