Ebony Wood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2008 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Red Vetiver
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A surprisingly nuanced woody-spicy scent at a budget price. Ebony Wood layers pink pepper and clove over dark woods for a versatile, unisex signature with niche-like charisma.
If you're after a Terre d'Hermes EDT alternative with serious oomph, Montale Red Vetiver is your ticket. Expect a bolder, spicier take on the classic vetiver-citrus profile, though there's some debate over new batch performance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 16% |
| Floral | 3% | 0% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 7% | 6% |
| Sweet | 13% | 6% |
| Warm | 16% | 19% |
| Woody | 25% | 38% |
| Earthy | 36% | 27% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 11% | 13% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Ebony Wood's warm spicy-woody core and moderate sweetness make it ideal for crisp fall and winter days, while its clean edges and fresh pink pepper allow some wearability in spring. It can be too dense for high summer heat.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and sophisticated woody character suit casual and date settings best. Not too bold for the office if applied lightly, but lacks the formality for black tie and is too warm for sports.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its robust projection and long-lasting nature, particularly in older batches, make it less ideal for the office but great for casual and date settings. The woody, spicy accords lend themselves well to everyday wear, but it's perhaps too loud for very formal events or high-intensity sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody accords and Patchouli, Vetiver notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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