
Dua's 'Musky Roses' captures the creamy floral-musk character of Montale's original quite well, with the rose and jasmine heart translating faithfully. The main distinction lies in the base, where the clone slightly emphasizes the musk projection while the original maintains better balance with its amber undertones, resulting in a slightly different dry-down profile.
The clone prioritizes musk prominence more aggressively, potentially making it slightly cloying in the base compared to the original's more rounded composition. Longevity and sillage are comparable, though the original tends to project the floral notes more delicately.