What Is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq a Dupe Of?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq is a clone of Montale Honey Aoud Eau de Parfum. Honey and oud are the starting point, with cinnamon, vanilla, amber, leather and patchouli connecting the two. If sweet oud is what brought you to Honey Aoud, Azraq belongs on your shortlist.

Why Honey Aoud is the match

These aren't just two fragrances with oud in their names. Their listed profiles share the honey-and-cinnamon sweetness as well as vanilla, leather, amber and patchouli. That combination gives the comparison a clear direction: something sweet and spicy with woods and leather underneath.

The oud is part of the appeal here, so we'd keep it in mind even if honey is the note that caught your attention. If you mostly enjoy lighter honey fragrances, the rest of this pyramid is just as relevant as the sweet opening.

How their pyramids differ

Azraq's catalog lists honey and agarwood at the top, cinnamon, vanilla and amber in the heart, then patchouli and leather. Honey Aoud places cinnamon and honey at the top, patchouli in the middle, and oud, vanilla, leather, amber and white musk in the base.

In other words, there's a lot of overlap, but the notes are grouped differently. Montale also lists white musk, which isn't in Azraq's displayed profile. Agarwood is another name for oud, so those two labels aren't an extra difference between the fragrances.

We wouldn't use those groupings to predict exactly when the honey will fade or the oud will appear on skin. A pyramid is a useful sketch of a fragrance, not a timed breakdown. The note panels make it easier to see the shared notes and decide what you'd want to compare in a sample.

Check the Shaghaf name carefully

This guide uses Shaghaf Oud Azraq EDP. The original Shaghaf Oud, Oud Tonka and Oud Abyad have different profiles, and the Azraq perfume oil is a separate format. Make sure the retailer's listing matches the EDP you're comparing here.

Check the current retailer cards for listings and sizes. If you're also considering the Montale itself, our Honey Aoud buying guide gives you more context for that decision.