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    Mandala Oud vs. Tony Iommi Monkey Special

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    Tony Iommi Monkey Special rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mandala Oud vs. Tony Iommi Monkey Special
    Mandala OudTony Iommi Monkey Special
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20232021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian CarbonnelChris Maurice
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mandala Oud

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Animalic
    Oud
    Aldehydic
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy

    Tony Iommi Monkey Special

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet
    Amber
    Rum
    Patchouli
    Caramel
    Cinnamon

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesAngelicaCardamomFrankincense
    RumPassion FruitGeraniumBulgarian geraniumCalabrian bergamotBergamot
    Heart
    Ceylon CinnamonClovesIndian SandalwoodMyrrhNutmeg
    Singapore PatchouliCinnamonLeatherBulgarian Rose
    Base
    AmberCambodian OudLaotian OudMusk
    CaramelVanillaTonka BeanAustralian sandalwoodSandalwoodLabdanumMuskAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mandala Oud vs. Tony Iommi Monkey Special
    Mandala OudTony Iommi Monkey Special
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is for someone who wants oud without the rough edges. The aldehydes and ambergris soften the animalic punch, making it surprisingly approachable for an oud-forward scent.Mandala Oud
    This is a fragrance that knows exactly what it is: a rum-soaked, leather-clad statement piece. If you want subtlety, look elsewhere. The drydown is legitimately addictive.Tony Iommi Monkey Special