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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: fig, patchouli, leather, white musk, vanilla
Where it differs: bergamot, saffron, pink pepper, rose
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· fruity sweetness
Released 2018 by Dominique Ropion
Mutiny opens with juicy orange and mandarin, quickly sharpened by pink pepper and saffron. In the heart, tuberose and orange blossom lead, while pear, peach, and apple round the floral core with a softer, fuller texture.
Shared notes: orange, pear, vanilla, leather, patchouli
Where it differs: mandarin orange, tuberose, peach, orange blossom
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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: iris, patchouli, oud, leather, white musk
Where it differs: bergamot, rose, woody notes, violet
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· floral heart
Released 2012 by Pierre Montale
**Mancera Aoud Black Candy** opens with the dark sweetness of licorice cut by a cool mint accent, like glossy black caramel carried through cold air.
Shared notes: patchouli, oud, white musk, leather, vanilla
Where it differs: bergamot, licorice, mint, saffron
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· floral heart
Released 2016
**Pink Prestigium** opens brightly and with a slight edge: tart blackcurrant meets cool bergamot and a dry saffron accent. In the first minutes, it feels all contrast, like pink silk laid over dark skin.
Shared notes: patchouli, leather, vanilla, white musk
Where it differs: black currant, bergamot, saffron, pink pepper
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· woody backbone
Released 2016
**Mancera Gold Prestigium** opens with a dry, warm accord of oud and saffron, cut by a brief flash of bergamot. Very quickly, pepper adds a rough edge, and the fragrance settles closer to the skin, growing denser and darker.
Shared notes: oud, leather, patchouli, white musk, vanilla
Where it differs: bergamot, black pepper, saffron, bulgarian rose