Fragrances inspired by Aoud Damascus Eau de Parfum
The original
Aoud Damascus
Montale
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Oud, Rose, Frankincense
The main difference
Adds safflower, drops balsam
Our verdict
Both Oud Al Mubakhar and Aoud Damascus are rose oud fragrances with polarizing reputations, but differ in price and profile subtleties.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds balsam and frankincense, drops bergamot and geranium
Choose Oud Al Mubakhar when
You want a budget-friendly oud rose.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and mandarin, drops balsam and frankincense
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and mandarin, drops balsam and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds cardamom and peony, drops balsam and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Rose, Frankincense
The main difference
Adds balsam and oud, drops cedar and elemi
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds balsam and frankincense, drops amber and spicy notes
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops balsam and frankincense
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Montale. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.