
Oud Mood Elixir captures the woody-musky DNA of Aoud Musk effectively, with a similar emphasis on agarwood and soft musk in the base. However, the clone tends to emphasize the amber sweetness more prominently, making it slightly warmer and less austere than the original's spiced opening. Longevity and sillage are generally adequate but may fall slightly short of Montale's typically robust projection.
The clone softens the saffron-spice introduction and amplifies amber sweetness, resulting in a less complex but more linear scent experience. Performance metrics (longevity and sillage) are generally 10-15% below the original Montale formulation.