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· woody backbone
Released 2019 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Pure Love** opens in a soft, skin-close way: first comes a clean rose, lightly spiced with cardamom and lifted by a dry citrus accent.
Shared notes: rose, cardamom, vetiver, patchouli, leather, oud
Where it differs: bergamot, sandalwood, amber, vanilla
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· woody backbone
**Montale Original Aoud** opens with a dry, slightly prickly accord of spices, where saffron and pepper leave a fine metallic spark on the skin.
Shared notes: rose, oud, patchouli, vetiver, leather, musk
Where it differs: bergamot, saffron, pink pepper, spices
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· warm amber wear
**Amouage Leather Sadah** opens with a dry, spicy breath of juniper and cardamom, cool and almost graphic, lifted by a fine spark of pink pepper.
Shared notes: cardamom, leather, rose, patchouli, oud, musk
Where it differs: juniper berries, pink pepper, elemi, saffron
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· floral heart
**Amouage Salamah** opens in a dry, spicy glow: saffron and cardamom bring a warm, almost velvety introduction, while bergamot keeps the composition lifted and airy.
Shared notes: cardamom, rose, patchouli, leather, oud, musk
Where it differs: saffron, bergamot, pink pepper, jasmine
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· aromatic, herbal
Released 2013
**Musk Oud** opens with a dry, spicy lift: coriander and cardamom bring a cool, almost peppery edge, while rum adds a warm, softly sweet shadow.
Shared notes: cardamom, musk, rose, oud, patchouli, leather
Where it differs: coriander, lemon, rum, geranium
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· floral heart
Released 2007 by Antoine Lie
**Vierges et Toreros** opens bright and dry, with citrus quickly lit by saffron and cardamom that feel spicy, almost metallic on the skin.
Shared notes: cardamom, rose, leather, patchouli, musk, vetiver
Where it differs: bergamot, saffron, pear, jasmine