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· bright citrus opener
by Pierre Montale
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, rose, violet, patchouli, orris root
Where it differs: mandarin, pepper, oud, musk
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· floral heart
Released 2015 by Pierre Montale
**Blue Aoud** opens with a bright, cool flash of citrus that quickly gathers dry spices and a faint fruity sweetness around it.
Shared notes: bergamot, fruity notes, rose, ylang-ylang, violet, patchouli
Where it differs: spices, saffron, oud, vanilla
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· woody backbone
**Mancera Aoud S** opens brightly and with a slight sharpness: the citrus flash is quickly shaded by a dark berry tartness and a dry stroke of saffron.
Shared notes: bergamot, rose, patchouli, violet, leather, sandalwood
Where it differs: mandarin, black currant, saffron, oud wood
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· floral heart
Released 2015
**Mancera Aoud Sandroses** opens with a dry, spicy flash: saffron and black pepper crack through the air, while a touch of citrus lifts the first impression.
Shared notes: bergamot, rose, patchouli, violet, sandalwood, leather
Where it differs: saffron, black pepper, mandarin, jasmine
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· floral heart
Released 2006 by Nathalie Feisthauer
**Putain des Palaces** opens like cool powder settling on bare skin: violet dust and a fine citrus spark appear at once, with no sugary prelude.
Shared notes: violet, rose, leather, amber, sandalwood, patchouli
Where it differs: mandarin, ginger, rice powder, iris
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· woody backbone
Released 2013 by Pierre Montale
Mancera Black Line opens with a dense spicy wave, dry and slightly hot, like warm air over polished wood. In the heart, the spice softens: rose brings a velvety red tone, while patchouli and leather add a dark, faintly smoky texture.
Shared notes: rose, patchouli, leather, amber, guaiac wood, sandalwood
Where it differs: spicy notes, white musk