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· floral heart
**Al Shomoukh** opens with dry citrus edged by a cool herbal nuance: bergamot and lemon feel bright but never sweet. Within minutes it gathers density, and a soft floral fabric of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang settles at the center.
Shared notes: bergamot, lavender, sage, oud, sandalwood
Where it differs: lemon, rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2015 by Pierre Montale
Montale Aoud Lavender opens with a vivid blend of lavender, saffron, and citrus, where bergamot and lemon create a dry, sparkling start.
Shared notes: lavender, bergamot, sandalwood
Where it differs: saffron, lemon, patchouli, floral notes
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· bright citrus opener
**Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun** opens brightly and with a slight edge: citrus and pear create an impression of cool sweetness in the first moments.
Shared notes: bergamot, lavender, sandalwood
Where it differs: lemon, pear, cinnamon, nutmeg
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· woody backbone
Released 2023
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· aromatic, herbal
Released 2024
**Phantom in Red** opens with a sharp citrus burst: blood orange and lemon bring a bright, almost sparkling freshness, while rhubarb adds a transparent tartness.
Shared notes: lavender
Where it differs: blood orange, lemon, rhubarb, cardamom
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· floral heart
**Rare Reef** opens with a cool citrus flash: bergamot and lemon bring a clean brightness with a faint saline edge. After a few minutes, the marine accord rises on skin—not watery or aquarium-like, but dry, like wind moving along a rocky…
Shared notes: bergamot, lavender
Where it differs: lemon, marine notes, pink pepper, geranium