Arabian Wood Eau de Parfum vs Jontue Eau de Parfum

Arabian Wood

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	1976
££££	Price Tier	£

Jontue

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Arabian Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Arabian Wood

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't your typical Arabian wood scent. Expect a complex, shape-shifting floral chypre with a distinctly soapy, green edge. It's divisive, often compared to vintage classics and definitely not for those expecting an oud bomb.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Jontue

Jontue is a divisive throwback, hailed by some as a nostalgic, complex floral chypre, while others find the modern formulation a screechy, plastic-smelling disappointment. Vintage is where the magic (or the sneeze-inducing oakmoss) happens.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	5%
Floral	33%	41%
Fruity	2%	3%
Green	10%	13%
Sweet	21%	19%
Warm	5%	2%
Woody	21%	17%
Earthy	17%	14%
Animalic	4%	9%
Fresh	10%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Arabian Wood EdP

Jontue EdP

Notes

Only in Jontue

Chamomile 26% Gardenia 23% Cypress 19% Bergamot 17% Hyacinth 14%

Shared Notes

Rose 7% vs 20%

Ylang-Ylang 4% vs 24%

Only in Arabian Wood

Woody 8% Oakmoss 8% Galbanum 6% Lavender 6% Patchouli 5% Honey 5% Jasmine 5% Cedar 5% Gardenia 5% Bergamot 5% Freesia 5% Tonka Bean 5% Orange Blossom 5% Sandalwood 5% Amber 4% Orris 4%

Only in Jontue

Mimosa 30% Tuberose 25%

Only in Jontue

Oakmoss 23% Vetiver 18% Benzoin 16% Musk 16% Patchouli 15% Sandalwood 12%

Accords

Arabian Wood Jontue

100%

Woody

100%

56%

Earthy

89%

Yellow Floral

88%

61%

White Floral

83%

57%

Mossy

81%

51%

Aromatic

80%

58%

Floral

73%

Herbal

67%

Powdery

64%

49%

Green

58%

57%

Rose

47%

Sweet

46%

Citrus

Woody shared

100%

Earthy shared

56%

89%

Yellow Floral

88%

White Floral shared

61%

83%

Mossy shared

57%

81%

Aromatic shared

51%

80%

Floral shared

58%

73%

Herbal

67%

Powdery

64%

Green shared

49%

58%

Rose

57%

Sweet

47%

Citrus

46%

Performance

Arabian Wood Jontue

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Arabian Wood

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

While some find it strong, many note its moderate projection, making it adaptable. Its clean, sophisticated character aligns well with formal and date settings, contrasting with its less-suited nature for casual wear or sport due to its vintage floral chypre profile.

Jontue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

While some find Jontue's sillage strong and potentially overwhelming, its green and earthy floral character makes it well-suited for casual wear, especially outdoors. It's less appropriate for formal or office settings due to its vintage, sometimes 'loud' presence and the strong feedback about it being 'cloying' or 'too much'.