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· woody backbone
**Amouage Ohood** opens dense and dry, with warm saffron and spicy cumin lit by a dark rose. The first impression feels almost velvety, yet a строгая woody line appears quickly and keeps the composition focused.
Shared notes: cumin, sandalwood, oud, amber, frankincense
Where it differs: rose, saffron, oregano, patchouli
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· floral heart
Released 2021 by Cécile Zarokian
**Amouage Epic 56 Woman** opens as a dense, slightly dry cloud of spice: cinnamon and cumin feel warm, yet never gourmand. In the first moments, jasmine softens the texture and brings a creamy glow.
Shared notes: cumin, frankincense, amber, oud, sandalwood
Where it differs: cinnamon, pink pepper, jasmine, rose
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· floral heart
**Amouage The Library Collection Opus XI** opens with a dry, slightly green accord where herbal marjoram and the citrus spark of litsea create an almost cool beginning.
Shared notes: frankincense, oud, amber
Where it differs: marjoram, litsea cubeba, bergamot, coriander
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2009 by Pierre Montale
Montale Aoud Forest opens bright and cool: lemon and grapefruit bring a juicy citrus flash, while rosemary adds dry green texture. A salty marine facet appears quickly, making it feel like sea air moving through conifer trees.
Shared notes: oud, amber
Where it differs: lemon, grapefruit, rosemary, rose
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· woody backbone
Released 2016 by Alienor Massenet
**Memo Paris Moon Leather** opens with a dry, citrusy light: mandarin and lemon are quickly caught by spicy saffron with a faint peppery spark.
Shared notes: tonka bean, amber, oud
Where it differs: mandarin, lemon, saffron, pink pepper
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· warm amber wear
Released 2023 by Pierre Montale
Mancera Cosmic Pepper opens bright and dry: lemon and tangerine spark in the first seconds, while pink pepper sets a spicy tempo right away. After a few minutes, black pepper takes the center, deeper and warmer than the opening accent.
Shared notes: oud, tonka bean
Where it differs: lemon, pink pepper, sage, tangerine