Oud Montaigne
Rabanne2024
Side by side
Oud Montaigne vs. Ilham
Is Oud Montaigne better than Ilham?
Oud Montaigne rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudLeather
fruityoudwarm spicyleathersweetwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Oud Montaigne and Ilham?
| Oud Montaigne | Ilham | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Stéphane Humbert Lucas |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Montaigne and Ilham smell?
Oud Montaigne
Fruity
Oud
Alcohol
Warm Spicy
Leather
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
Ilham
Sweet
Fruity
Caramel
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Montaigne and Ilham share?
Top
LiquorPlum LiqueurCardamom
CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather
Heart
Cedar
Pink PepperLabdanumWoody NotesGinger
Base
OudLeather
VanillaOudBenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Pink PepperGingerSaffron
Woody Notes
OudCedar
OudWoody Notes
Fruity Notes
Plum Liqueur
Red BerriesPeach
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Montaigne and Ilham work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Montaigne or Ilham?
| Oud Montaigne | Ilham | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Oud Montaigne and Ilham?
Oud and leather is a statement. Either you're ready for it or you're not. Rabanne doesn't whisper. The plum keeps it from feeling dated. The cardamom keeps it from feeling heavy.Oud Montaigne
This is sweet, but not obedient. The oud doesn't hide from the caramel, it sits beside it, reshaping what sweetness means. Vanilla anchors the whole thing. Some collectors chase this for years.Ilham
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