Oudrising EDP

Montale  
88%

Only the Brave - 296 EDP

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2020 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oudrising EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Only the Brave - 296 EDP
No. 296 follows Diesel Only The Brave's lemon-leather-cedar contrast reasonably well, though the citrus opening is brighter and more generic than Only The Brave's tarragon-tinged freshness, and the leather-tobacco heart feels thinner and less smoky than the designer version.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oudrising EDP
Only the Brave - 296 EDP

Notes

Only in Oudrising
Leather 36% Bergamot 22% Pepper 21% Grapefruit 21%
Only in Only the Brave - 296
Lemon 65% Tarragon 35%
Only in Only the Brave - 296
Leather 61% Tobacco 39%
Shared Notes
Amber 12% vs 50%
Cedar 11% vs 50%
Only in Oudrising
Tobacco 18% Incense 17% Vanilla 15% Sandalwood 14% Musk 12%

Accords

Oudrising Only the Brave - 296
100%
Woody
50%
89%
Smoky
76%
Amber
40%
69%
Leather
55%
65%
Fresh Spicy
61%
Citrus
60%
61%
Oud
58%
Warm Spicy
55%
Powdery
55%
Tobacco
Woody shared
100%
50%
Smoky
89%
Amber shared
76%
40%
Leather shared
69%
55%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Citrus shared
61%
60%
Oud
61%
Warm Spicy
58%
Powdery
55%
Tobacco
55%

Performance

Oudrising Only the Brave - 296
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oudrising

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

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.

Only the Brave - 296

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oudrising EDP
Only the Brave - 296 EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £59.90 Notino - 50ml Buy Best Value £71.00 Notino - 100ml - £0.71/ml Buy
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