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Shaghaf Oud Azraq
Same honeyed oud, sweeter around the edges to soften the medicinal bite.
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Montale Paris Honey Aoud dupes
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
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Like honey poured over dark oud and leather, vanilla and patchouli thickening the sweet amber warmth
- Top
- Amber · Honey · Leather · Oud
- Heart
- Honey · Leather · Patchouli
- Base
- Amber · Honey · Leather · Vanilla
Main accords: honey, gourmand, oud, warm spicy, cinnamon, sweet. 2015 · Eau de Parfum
What smells like Montale Paris Honey Aoud
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What is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq a dupe of?
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq is widely sold as a dupe of Montale Paris Honey Aoud. Same honeyed oud, sweeter around the edges to soften the medicinal bite.
Common questions about Montale Paris Honey Aoud dupes
What is the closest dupe to Montale Paris Honey Aoud?
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous. Same honeyed oud, sweeter around the edges to soften the medicinal bite.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Montale Paris Honey Aoud?
Yes, though only one: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
Do Montale Paris Honey Aoud dupes smell exactly like the original?
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq, for instance: Same honeyed oud, sweeter around the edges to soften the medicinal bite.
What does Montale Paris Honey Aoud smell like?
Like honey poured over dark oud and leather, vanilla and patchouli thickening the sweet amber warmth It opens on Amber, Honey, Leather, Oud.
About Montale Paris Honey Aoud
Honey Aoud is a 2015 unisex eau de parfum from Montale that runs honey, leather, and amber through all three layers, building from first spray to dry-down on these same materials. It's deliberately animalic and sweet simultaneously. Best for evenings and cold weather.
Amber, honey, leather, and oud open the composition. All four notes arrive at once — honey is warm and slightly animalic, amber is resinous, leather is dry and slightly harsh, oud is dark. The opening is immediately dense and rich, leaving no ambiguity about what kind of fragrance this is.
Honey, leather, and patchouli hold the heart. Honey deepens and becomes more animalic in the middle. Leather continues its raw, dry presence. Patchouli adds dark earthiness alongside the other notes.
Amber, honey, leather, and vanilla close the composition. Honey is still present in the base — warmer now and settling. Vanilla brings some sweetness that rounds off the harsher leather and honey characters. Amber provides resinous depth.
A 7.7 rating. Honey Aoud is for those who specifically want honey, leather, and oud together at full concentration. Polarising by nature — the animalic honey-leather combination is not for everyone. Best on cold evenings where heavy fragrances perform well.
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Sources
- Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq youtube.com