Dark Aoud
MontaleEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Dark Aoud vs. Duro
Is Dark Aoud better than Duro?
Duro rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
Leather
woodywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Dark Aoud and Duro?
| Dark Aoud | Duro | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2011 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dark Aoud and Duro smell?
Dark Aoud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Duro
Woody
Leather
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dark Aoud and Duro share?
Top
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
Spicy Notes
Heart
OudLeatherCedarTeakwood
Woody Notes
Base
VetiverAmberAmbergrisSandalwood
LeatherMuskResinous Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Dark Aoud or Duro?
| Dark Aoud | Duro | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dark Aoud and Duro?
This is the fragrance for someone who knows what they want and reaches for it without apology. Dark Aoud isn't exploring or evolving, it's declaring. Not for the tentative.Dark Aoud
This doesn't want to be liked. It wants to be respected. The animalic edge isn't a flaw, it's the whole point. It's the perfect entry point to their bold world.Duro
The hunt
Where to buy Dark Aoud and Duro
| Dark Aoud | Duro | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $63.95fragranceshop | — |
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