Question 1

What's the difference between Original Aoud and Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Original Aoud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2007) dominated by Oud accords. Declaration is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Cartier (1998) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 1 accord: Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Original Aoud or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Original Aoud scores 3.62/5 vs Declaration at 4.04/5. Declaration's standout strength: Distinctive cardamom and cumin spice profile that stands out. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Original Aoud and Declaration smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Declaration: Cartier Declaration is a well-regarded fragrance praised for its unique spice-forward composition and quality, but the community emphasizes it's not suitable for blind buying due to its polarizing cardamom and cumin notes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Original Aoud or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Declaration: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Original Aoud vs Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Original Aoud scores highest for fall wear; Declaration scores highest for spring wear. Original Aoud leans evening, Declaration leans daytime.

Original Aoud vs Declaration

Comparison Summary

Unique to Declaration (22)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Declaration

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Original Aoud	Declaration
Brand	Montale	Cartier
Year	2007	1998
Rating	3.62	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	22