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· woody backbone
**Montale Aoud Amber Rose** opens in a dry, lightly spiced way: sparks of bergamot and saffron quickly settle closer to the skin.
Shared notes: bergamot, saffron, pink pepper, rose, patchouli, amber
Where it differs: oud
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· floral heart
**Montale Rendez vous a Paris** feels like a sweet-tart city evening. It opens with juicy pear, crisp rhubarb and a light flash of bergamot that gives the first minutes a bright, lively edge.
Shared notes: pear, bergamot, pink pepper, rose, patchouli, vanilla
Where it differs: rhubarb, jasmine, white flowers
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· woody backbone
**Montale Oud Dream** opens on dry saffron lit by a small spark of bergamot, while pepper adds a fine, warm prickle to the first impression.
Shared notes: bergamot, saffron, pink pepper, rose, patchouli, sandalwood
Where it differs: fig, oud wood, leather
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· floral heart
Released 2024
**Amouage Lustre** opens with a bright, spicy shimmer: the citrus freshness of bergamot is quickly lifted by cardamom and dry, almost sparkling pink pepper.
Shared notes: bergamot, pink pepper, saffron, rose, jasmine sambac, amber
Where it differs: cardamom, iris, frankincense, musk
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· floral heart
Shared notes: bergamot, saffron, pink pepper, jasmine sambac, patchouli, amber
Where it differs: nutmeg, bulgarian rose, cedar, leather
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· floral heart
Released 2017
**Gold Aoud** opens bright and dry: sparkling bergamot quickly folds into saffron and pepper, leaving a golden warmth on the skin. The oud here is neither smoky nor medicinal; it feels even and polished, like dark wood after rain.
Shared notes: bergamot, saffron, rose, patchouli, violet, amber
Where it differs: black pepper, oud, jasmine, leather