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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal vs Montale Aoud Melody
Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
JasmineNeroli
Heart
RoseCinnamonPeach
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMusk
Accords
Oud
100%
Rose
89%
Woody
85%
Leather
77%
Warm spicy
77%
Powdery
75%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Jasmine and Neroli; middle notes are Rose, Cinnamon and Peach; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Leather, Amber and Musk. In Arabic manner, Guerlain presents the exclusive edition Guerlain Santal Royal, launched on the occasion of opening the store Harrods Salon de Parfums. Shiny black flacon decorated with details in golden color and black and gold ribbon hides an oriental composition with notes of sandalwood, leather, oud, neroli, cinnamon, rose, amber and musk. The fragrance will be available staring from October, as 125ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
Agarwood (Oud)elemiSaffronLeatherCloves
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Oud
90%
Aromatic
80%
Leather
78%
Woody
68%
Balsamic
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Aoud Melody by Montale is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Aoud Melody was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Agarwood (Oud), elemi, Saffron, Leather and Cloves; middle notes are Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. The house of Montale is announcing two brand new editions that will appear soon on the market. The belong to oud-agar inspired fragrances, since oud is the key ingredient of both composition. Names of the new fragrances are Aoud Melody and Aoud Orange and they will be available in characteristic flacons made of metal, in caramel shade.Top notes of Montale Aoud Melody provide intense oud notes mixed with lather and spices with cloves, saffron and elemi resins. The heart develops a bouquet of roses, jasmine and ylang-ylang resting on a warm and creamy base of sandalwood, amber and musk. The fragrances will be available as 100ml Eau de Parfum starting from spring 2014.
Notes in Common
50% sharedShared (7)
JasmineRoseAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMusk
Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal
NeroliCinnamonPeach
Only in Aoud Melody
elemiSaffronClovesYlang-Ylang
Rating
4.23vs3.87
Ratings
3,557vs414
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2014vs2014
Which should I buy?
Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal is the community's favourite of the two.
- Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal is rated higher by the community: 4.23 from 3,557 ratings, against 3.87 from 414.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal if you want the higher-rated option; pick Aoud Melody if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.