Ilham
SoOudEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Ilham vs. Oud Montaigne
Is Ilham better than Oud Montaigne?
Oud Montaigne rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudLeather
sweetfruitywarm spicywoodyleatheroud
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 Ilham and Oud Montaigne?
| Ilham | Oud Montaigne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2014 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Stéphane Humbert Lucas | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ilham and Oud Montaigne smell?
Ilham
Sweet
Fruity
Caramel
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Balsamic
Oud Montaigne
Fruity
Oud
Alcohol
Warm Spicy
Leather
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ilham and Oud Montaigne share?
Top
CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather
LiquorPlum LiqueurCardamom
Heart
Pink PepperLabdanumWoody NotesGinger
Cedar
Base
VanillaOudBenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam
OudLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperGingerSaffron
Cardamom
Woody Notes
OudWoody Notes
OudCedar
Fruity Notes
Red BerriesPeach
Plum Liqueur
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Ilham and Oud Montaigne work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ilham or Oud Montaigne?
| Ilham | Oud Montaigne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Ilham and 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
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
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