Green Wood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2005 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aoud Lime
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Green Wood targets Montale's Aoud Lime - the powerful oud-and-rose woody-spicy with its saffron lift and sweet sandalwood drydown. The dupe captures the oud-rose signature but renders it far tamer and flatter, with the bombastic opening sillage and resinous depth dialled right down to a skin-close shadow of the intense original.
This notorious Montale is not for the faint-hearted. It's a polarizing, beast-mode oud-rose with a misleading name, but if you can handle its intensity, you'll be noticed. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it reaction from those around you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 19% | 23% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 20% | 19% |
| Warm | 22% | 19% |
| Woody | 34% | 32% |
| Earthy | 24% | 27% |
| Animalic | 16% | 14% |
| Fresh | 1% | 2% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The oud, rose and sandalwood are richest in cool autumn and winter air where the warm, resinous character feels enveloping.
Occasions
A bold oud-rose woody suited to evenings and formal occasions rather than daytime or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its 'atomic bomb' projection and insane longevity, Aoud Lime is far too powerful for an office setting where it would likely annoy colleagues. It suits formal events or dates where making a strong, memorable impression is key, but apply with extreme caution; a single spray is often too much. Its heavy, oriental character makes it unsuitable for casual or sport wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Floral, Oud accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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