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· floral heart
**Mancera Silver Intensive Aoud** opens with a cold citrus flash where lemon and blackcurrant feel bright, tart and almost metallic.
Shared notes: lemon, jasmine, violet, patchouli, oud, leather
Where it differs: black currant, fruity notes, spices, rose
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· floral heart
**Amouage Oud Kumzar** opens with a dry citrus light: bergamot and lemon are quickly joined by saffron, which adds a gentle bitterness and a warm metallic gleam.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, lavender, geranium, oud, leather
Where it differs: saffron, rose, frankincense, cinnamon
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· floral heart
Released 2015 by Pierre Montale
Black Prestigium opens with a dry, powdery pairing of iris, patchouli, and bergamot: first a cool veil, then a warmer woody depth.
Shared notes: patchouli, bergamot, oud, violet, leather, amber
Where it differs: iris, rose, woody notes
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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, lemon, patchouli, white musk, amber
Where it differs: saffron, floral notes, agarwood (oud), powdery notes
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2014 by Patricia de Nicolai
**Amouage New York Intense** opens with a dry citrus spark: bergamot and lemon feel bright, yet never sweet. After a few minutes, a spicy structure comes forward, with clove and cinnamon giving the composition a warm, almost velvety pulse…
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, artemisia, lavender, geranium, jasmine
Where it differs: petitgrain, black pepper, clove, cinnamon
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· floral heart
Released 2017 by Pierre Montale
Mancera Black Gold opens bright and spicy, with citruses, lavender, oud, cinnamon, and nutmeg right from the start. After a few minutes, it softens into a floral-spicy heart of jasmine, violet, rose, sea notes, and patchouli.
Shared notes: oud, lavender, jasmine, violet, patchouli, leather
Where it differs: citruses, cinnamon, nutmeg, rose