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    Crystal Aoud vs. Oud Wood

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    Oud Wood rates higher with the community, while Crystal Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Crystal Aoud vs. Oud Wood
    Crystal AoudOud Wood
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20082007
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPierre MontaleRichard Herpin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Crystal Aoud

    Oud
    Woody
    Fruity
    Fresh
    Ozonic
    Warm Spicy
    Aquatic
    Powdery

    Oud Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MelonGreen AppleMandarin Orange
    RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
    Heart
    OudTeakwoodPatchouliSandalwood
    Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
    Base
    VanillaSaffronWhite Musk
    SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Crystal Aoud vs. Oud Wood
    Crystal AoudOud Wood
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Montale oud doesn't need walls. Crystal Aoud opens with melon and green apple so bright they feel translucent, then the woody depth arrives quiet and sure. Gentle. Present. Both at once.Crystal Aoud
    Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Crystal Aoud vs. Oud Wood
    Crystal AoudOud Wood
    1 oz$195.00ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$228.89fragrancenet

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