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One is an Italian house that treats oud as one theme among many. The other is a French house built almost entirely around it. Here is how to choose. Xerjoff and Montale are two of the most searched niche houses in Lebanon, and they often land on the same shortlist because both are known for rich, long-lasting perfumes with oud somewhere in the picture. They are less alike than that suggests. This guide compares their origins, how they use oud, how their catalogs are organized, and which kind of shopper each suits. Esscentum stocks both, with 78 Xerjoff products and 76 Montale products, so you can compare them side by side. Confirm current pricing, notes and availability on the Xerjoff and Montale collection pages rather than treating anything here as fixed. At a Glance Xerjoff Montale Origin Italian, connected to Turin French, based in Paris Founded 2004, by Sergio Momo 2003, by Pierre Montale Identity Italian luxury, broad range of themes "French ambassador of oud," oud and rose at the core Oud's role One strand among many, with a dedicated Oud Stars line The central idea running through the catalog Esscentum range 78 products across many named lines 76 products, mostly Aoud, Arabians, Diamond and Rendez-Vous Best for Variety, collectibility, an Italian luxury feel A committed oud and rose style Origins and Philosophy Xerjoff was founded by Sergio Momo in 2004, the year its first collection, XJ 17/17, launched. Momo's interests show in the house's identity: Parfumo notes his passion for astronomy led to bottles decorated with a small piece of meteorite, and the house later revived an older fragrance name with its Casamorati 1888 collection. Today the house also partners with the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, which gives it a distinctly Italian luxury presence. Montale was founded in Paris in 2003 by Pierre Montale. By the house's own account, he had been creating perfumes for royalty and dignitaries in Saudi Arabia before returning to France, where he positioned himself as an "ambassador of oud" for the West. Retailers describe the signature Montale pairing as oud with Bulgarian or Turkish rose, vanilla and patchouli. One retailer claims patchouli appears in 95% of the collection. That is a retailer's claim, not an independent figure, but it matches the impression a quick look through the range gives. Montale fragrances are also known for their aluminum bottles. How Each House Uses Oud This is the real difference. In Montale's catalog, oud is the organizing idea. The Aoud line alone is long, with each release pairing oud with a different partner, and its best-known fragrance, Black Aoud, is described by one retailer as a medicinal, leathery oud smoothed by dark red rose and earthy patchouli. Xerjoff treats oud as one of several directions. The Oud Stars line focuses on it, and Parfumo records that the house presented its own interpretation of oud in 2012, but the wider catalog covers many other themes across its sub-lines, including Casamorati 1888, Join the Club, Kemi, Shooting Stars, 17/17 and XJ 1861. If you want oud in a variety of moods alongside non-oud options, Xerjoff gives you more room. If you want to explore oud and rose in depth, Montale does. How the Catalogs Are Organized Montale's range at Esscentum falls into recognizable groups: the Aoud line, Black Aoud and Intense Black Aoud, Arabians, Rendez-Vous, the Diamond line, and standalone oud and non-oud releases. Xerjoff's is split into named sub-lines, each with its own character, which makes the catalog feel more like a set of small collections. Neither is easy to browse cold, so deciding which line suits you first saves time. Intensity, Longevity and Price Both houses are positioned as niche luxury, and both are generally described as intense. We haven't verified performance claims for specific bottles, and projection varies by fragrance, so use each product page as the guide rather than the brand's reputation. Pricing for both sits above mainstream designer perfume. Check current prices on the product pages, since niche pricing isn't standardized. Which One Suits You? Choose Montale if You already love oud and want to explore it in depth. You like the pairing of oud with rose, vanilla and patchouli. You want a catalog with a clear, consistent identity. Choose Xerjoff if You want variety, with oud as one option among several moods. You enjoy collecting and exploring named sub-lines. You like an Italian luxury sensibility and distinctive bottle details. Where to Start With Each These picks are confirmed as listed in Esscentum's catalog, but check current stock before ordering. Montale: Black Aoud, the house's signature oud and rose release; Intense Black Aoud for a more concentrated take; and Aoud Queen Roses if you prefer a rose-led direction. See our Montale buying guide. Xerjoff: Naxos and Erba Pura, two of the house's most discussed standalone names, and Alexandria II from the Oud Stars line if oud is what you're after. See our Xerjoff buying guide. Not a verdict: There's no objectively better house here. These are different approaches to rich perfumery, and the best test is to try specific bottles. If you can, sample one or two from each before committing to a full bottle. Frequently Asked Questions Is Xerjoff or Montale better? Neither is better in general. Montale suits shoppers who want oud and rose explored in depth, while Xerjoff suits those who want more variety across themes. Which is more expensive, Xerjoff or Montale? Both sit in the niche tier above mainstream designer perfume. Compare current prices on the product pages, since individual bottles vary. Which has more oud? Oud runs through most of Montale's catalog. Xerjoff has a dedicated oud line, Oud Stars, but treats oud as one theme among many. Where can I buy Xerjoff and Montale in Lebanon? Both are available online through Esscentum's dedicated collections. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering. Compare both houses side by side. Shop Xerjoff Shop Montale

A Paris perfume house inspired by an 18th-century royal château, with bottles that carry a pair of horses. Parfums de Marly was founded in Paris in 2009 by Julien Sprecher. The name comes from the Château de Marly, a royal retreat that the house uses as shorthand for the lavish, festive side of the 18th-century French court. Horses are part of that story. A retailer account describes Louis's love of breeding them and the statuary commissioned for the estate, including Guillaume Coustou's Marly Horses, and the house's bottles carry a design with two horses, which Parfumo notes is another passion of the founder. Esscentum carries eight Parfums de Marly fragrances. This guide covers what defines the house, what's in stock, and a notable gap in the range. Confirm exact pricing, notes and availability on the live Parfums de Marly collection page rather than treating anything here as fixed. What Makes Parfums de Marly Different? Historical storytelling. The house frames its fragrances as a revival of 18th-century French perfumery, with names and imagery drawn from the world of royal horses and the court. A recognizable bottle. The design with two horses and a silver or gold cap makes the line easy to spot. Popular signatures. Retailer coverage names Layton, Herod, Delina and Pegasus as the house's most famous fragrances, and notes that Layton, Pegasus and Delina share a warm vanilla heart. That makes a sample set a quick way to find a favorite. Luxury pricing. Always confirm current pricing on the product page rather than relying on figures seen elsewhere. Parfums de Marly Fragrances Available at Esscentum Retailers list all eight of these as eau de parfum: Pegasus — a composition of fruits, spices and woody notes according to Niche Beauty, and one of the house's four best-known names. Pegasus Exclusif — a reinterpretation of Pegasus, described by the same retailer as turning the classic into a more sensual experience. Check the listing for how it differs. Herod — one of the house's four best-known names, according to retailer coverage. Haltane — described as starting with a herbal top note and developing into a soft composition with gourmand nuances. Castley, Oajan, Palatine and Perseus — four further fragrances. We haven't described these because we couldn't verify their notes, so read each product page. Inventory note: Layton and Delina, the house's best-known fragrances, don't appear in Esscentum's indexed catalog, and neither do Delina Exclusif, Delina La Rosée or Layton Exclusif. Make sure nothing implies they're available, and consider raising the gap with the merchandising team. Delina is the house's best-known women's line, so the current selection may have nothing marketed to women. How to Choose a Parfums de Marly Fragrance Start with the best-known names Of the four signatures, Pegasus and Herod are the two Esscentum stocks. They're the most useful reference points for understanding the house. Understand the Exclusif versions Pegasus Exclusif is a separate listing from Pegasus. Read both product pages before choosing between them. Sample if you can Because several of the house's best-known fragrances share a vanilla heart, a sample or discovery set is a quick way to tell them apart. Buying Parfums de Marly in Lebanon: What to Check Before You Order Exact name and version. Confirm whether you're ordering the standard or Exclusif version. Size. Retailers describe the house's bottles as 75 ml or 125 ml. Check the listing. Current price and stock. Treat the live product page as the source of truth. We're not making claims here about authorized distribution or exclusivity. Confirm that directly with the retailer if it matters to your decision. Frequently Asked Questions Who founded Parfums de Marly? Julien Sprecher founded it in Paris in 2009. What is Parfums de Marly's most famous perfume? Retailers name Layton, Herod, Delina and Pegasus. Herod and Pegasus are available at Esscentum; Layton and Delina are not currently listed. Why are there horses on the bottle? The house takes its name from the Château de Marly, a royal estate associated with horse breeding, and the founder's own interest in horses is cited as part of the inspiration. Where can I buy Parfums de Marly in Lebanon? Parfums de Marly is available online through Esscentum's dedicated collection. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering. Explore Parfums de Marly fragrances currently available in Lebanon. Shop Parfums de Marly at Esscentum

A Paris fashion house whose Replica fragrances are built around memories, with typewritten labels that read like a note to your past self. Maison Martin Margiela was founded in Paris in 1988 by the Belgian designer Martin Margiela. In 1994 the house introduced "Replica," a line of garments and accessories collected from around the world and reproduced season by season. In 2012 it applied the same idea to scent, creating fragrances that recreate specific moments and memories. That concept is what makes the fragrances easy to recognize. Replica bottles are inspired by apothecary jars, and each one carries a cloth label that, according to the house, details the title, place, era and scent theme. The perfumes are described as unisex and "designed for everyone." Esscentum carries ten Maison Margiela products, all from the Replica line. This guide covers what defines it, what's in stock, and what to check before buying. Confirm exact pricing, notes and availability on the live Maison Margiela collection page rather than treating anything here as fixed. What Makes Maison Margiela Different Fragrance as memory. Each Replica scent is named for a moment or place, such as a Sunday morning, a jazz club or a walk on the beach. Recognizable design. The apothecary-style bottle and the cotton label with black ink text make the line easy to spot. Everyday approachability. Replica is generally presented as accessible and unisex rather than as a rarefied niche line, and pricing sits at the luxury end of mainstream fragrance. Always confirm current pricing on the product page. Maison Margiela Fragrances Available at Esscentum All ten products come from the Replica line: Lazy Sunday Morning — Sephora lists lily of the valley, iris and white musk, built around the memory of clean linen sheets. A Maison Margiela Fragrances spokesperson has said it debuted in 2013 and accounts for over half of the line's global sales. That is the brand's own statement, so we're attributing it rather than verifying it. Jazz Club — described by Sephora as warm and woody, with pink pepper, tobacco leaf and vanilla, evoking a Brooklyn jazz club. By the Fireplace — Sephora lists chestnuts, vanilla and clove oil, evoking a fire crackling while snow falls outside. Seven further Replica fragrances — Beach Walk, Bubble Bath, Dancing on the Moon, Flying, From the Garden, On a Date and Under the Stars. We couldn't verify their notes, so read each product page. If you want to start with the most talked-about releases, Lazy Sunday Morning, Jazz Club and By the Fireplace are the three with sourced descriptions. Buying tip: The Replica line is large, and Esscentum carries only part of it. Other names you may see at retailers, such as Sailing Day, Autumn Vibes or Whispers in the Library, aren't currently listed here. How to Choose a Replica Fragrance Choose the memory that appeals The names are a genuine guide to mood. Pick the moment you'd like to wear, then check the notes on the product page. Think about warmth By the Fireplace and Jazz Club are described as warm, with vanilla in both. Lazy Sunday Morning is described as fresh and floral. That gives you a simple way to match season and occasion. Check the format The line includes eau de toilette and, for some releases such as Flying, eau de parfum according to Sephora Middle East. Confirm the concentration on the listing. Buying Maison Margiela in Lebanon: What to Check Before You Order Exact name and format. Confirm the fragrance and concentration listed. Size. Check the listing rather than assuming. Current price and stock. Treat the live product page as the source of truth. We're not making claims here about authorized distribution or exclusivity. Confirm that directly with the retailer if it matters to your decision. Frequently Asked Questions What is Maison Margiela Replica? Replica is the house's fragrance collection, launched in 2012. It recreates memories and moments and takes its name from the Replica line of garments introduced in 1994. What is Maison Margiela's most popular perfume? Lazy Sunday Morning, which a Maison Margiela Fragrances spokesperson has said accounts for over half of the line's global sales. That is the brand's own claim, not Esscentum data. Are Maison Margiela perfumes unisex? Retailers describe the Replica line as unisex and the house calls it "designed for everyone." Where can I buy Maison Margiela in Lebanon? Maison Margiela is available online through Esscentum's dedicated collection. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering. Explore Maison Margiela Replica fragrances currently available in Lebanon. Shop Maison Margiela at Esscentum

A Stockholm niche house that became a global name for storytelling, design-led bottles and cultural collaborations. Byredo was founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham, whose background spans professional basketball, fine arts and a multicultural heritage. The name is short for "by redolence," and Now Smell This describes the fragrances as inspired by memories of specific times and places. The brand later expanded well beyond scent into leather goods, makeup and jewelry. Ownership has changed over the years. A London investment firm, Manzanita Capital, bought a majority stake in 2013, and the Spanish group Puig took a majority stake in May 2022. Gorham left the brand at the end of June 2025 as part of that transition, and Puig now fully owns Byredo. Esscentum carries nine Byredo products: seven fragrances and two candles. This guide covers what the brand stands for, what's in stock, and what to check before buying. Confirm exact pricing, notes and availability on the live Byredo collection page rather than treating anything here as fixed. What Makes Byredo Different? Memory and place as inspiration. The house frames its fragrances around remembered moments rather than traditional scent families. A lifestyle brand. Beyond perfume, Byredo produces candles, leather goods, makeup and jewelry, and has collaborated with names including photographers Inez and Vinoodh, designer Virgil Abloh and IKEA. A large catalog. A recent trade report puts it at 37 perfumes, made with longtime collaborator Jérôme Épinette, and names Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost as the sales leaders. Luxury pricing. Always confirm current pricing on the product page rather than relying on figures seen elsewhere. Byredo Products Available at Esscentum Blanche — one of the house's early releases, from 2009 according to Now Smell This. La Tulipe — released in 2010 according to the same source. Bibliothèque and Eleventh Hour — later releases, dated 2017 and 2018 respectively by Now Smell This. 1996 Inez & Vinoodh — the fragrance made in collaboration with the photographers Inez and Vinoodh. Eyes Closed and Mumbai Noise — two further fragrances. We haven't described them here because we couldn't verify their notes. Candles — Bohemia and Cotton Poplin. Inventory note: The trade report names Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost as the brand's sales leaders, but neither appears in Esscentum's indexed catalog. Bal d'Afrique, Super Cedar and Sundazed are also absent. Avoid copy that implies the best-known Byredo names are in stock, and consider raising the gap with the merchandising team. How to Choose a Byredo Fragrance? Start with the name you've heard Byredo shoppers often arrive with a specific fragrance in mind. Check the collection page first, since the most talked-about names may not be listed. Read the product page for notes The brand's style varies widely from release to release, so reputation alone says little about any single bottle. Consider a candle The two candles are a way to bring the brand into a room, and they work as gifts for someone who already has a favorite Byredo scent. Buying Byredo in Lebanon: What to Check Before You Order Product type. Confirm whether you're ordering a fragrance or a candle. Size and format. Check the listing rather than assuming. Current price and stock. Treat the live product page as the source of truth. We're not making claims here about authorized distribution or exclusivity. Confirm that directly with the retailer if it matters to your decision. Frequently Asked Questions Where is Byredo from? Byredo is a Swedish brand, founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham. What is Byredo's most famous perfume? A recent trade report names Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost as the sales leaders. Neither is currently listed at Esscentum. Who owns Byredo? Puig, the Spanish fashion and beauty group, bought a majority stake in 2022 and now fully owns the brand. Where can I buy Byredo in Lebanon? Byredo is available online through Esscentum's dedicated collection. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering. Explore Byredo fragrances and candles currently available in Lebanon. Shop Byredo at Esscentum

A Paris luxury house founded by a Hennessy cognac heir, known for refillable bottles you keep for life and fragrances inspired by fine spirits. Kilian Paris was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, a descendant of the Hennessy cognac family, and launched originally as By Kilian. In February 2016 the Estée Lauder Companies acquired the brand, and Hennessy kept his creative leadership. At the time, coverage noted the range was sold in about forty countries, chiefly in North America, Europe and the Middle East, with stores that included Doha. Esscentum carries ten Kilian Paris products: six fragrances, three scented candles and a candle stand. This guide explains what defines the house, what Esscentum stocks, and what to check before buying. Confirm exact pricing, notes and availability on the live Kilian Paris collection page rather than treating anything here as fixed. If you'd like the story behind one of the house's best-known recent releases, see our piece on the man behind Kilian Paris Old Fashioned. What Makes Kilian Paris Different A spirits-driven heritage. Hennessy grew up around his family's cognac barrels, and that shows in the house's fragrances. Angels' Share takes its name from the portion of a spirit that evaporates while it ages in the barrel. Five fragrance families. Retailers describe the range as organized into The Fresh, The Narcotics, The Cellars, The Smokes and The Liquors. Refillable bottles. The house sells its fragrances in bottles designed to be kept and refilled, which it frames as "eco-luxe." Check whether a refill is offered for the specific fragrance you buy. Luxury positioning. Pricing sits at the top of the market. Always confirm current pricing on the product page. Kilian Paris Products Available at Esscentum Angels' Share — a cognac-inspired fragrance that Space NK calls one of the house's bestsellers. A European retailer describes it as cognac and oak. Old Fashioned — named after the classic cocktail and part of the house's spirits-inspired work. Rose Oud, Born to Be Unforgettable, Can't Stop Loving You and Kologne Shield of Protection — four further fragrances. We haven't described these because we couldn't verify their notes, so check each product page. Scented candles — Tabac Kentucky, Cuir Venise and Jasmin Andalousie, plus a candle stand. Inventory note: Space NK cites Love, Don't Be Shy alongside Angels' Share as one of Kilian's bestsellers, but it doesn't appear in Esscentum's indexed catalog. Make sure nothing implies it's available, and consider flagging it to the merchandising team. How to Choose a Kilian Paris Fragrance Start with the story that appeals to you Kilian's catalog is organized around moods and themes. If you like the spirits angle, Angels' Share and Old Fashioned are the obvious places to start. For anything else, read the product page for notes and character. Think about the refill If the refillable bottle matters to you, confirm how refills work for the fragrance you choose before you buy. Consider the candles The three candles are a way to bring the brand's character into a room, and they work as gifts for someone who already has a perfume they love. Buying Kilian Paris in Lebanon: What to Check Before You Order Product type. Confirm whether you're ordering a fragrance, a candle or the candle stand. Size and format. Check the listing rather than assuming. Current price and stock. Treat the live product page as the source of truth. We're not making claims here about authorized distribution or exclusivity. Confirm that directly with the retailer if it matters to your decision. Frequently Asked Questions Who founded Kilian Paris? Kilian Hennessy founded it in 2007, originally as By Kilian. The Estée Lauder Companies acquired the brand in 2016. What is Kilian Paris's most famous perfume? Retailers such as Space NK cite Angels' Share and Love, Don't Be Shy as bestsellers. Angels' Share is available at Esscentum; Love, Don't Be Shy is not currently listed. Are Kilian Paris bottles refillable? The house designs its bottles to be kept and refilled. Check the specific product page to see what's offered for the fragrance you want. Where can I buy Kilian Paris in Lebanon? Kilian Paris is available online through Esscentum's dedicated collection. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering. Explore Kilian Paris fragrances and candles currently available in Lebanon. Shop Kilian Paris at Esscentum

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