Monotheme Venezia 2013 EDP

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Black Oud

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Monotheme Venezia Black Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Black Oud opens with Allspice and Citrus, and settles into a heart of Geranium, Heliotrope, Clove, and Labdanum. Monotheme Venezia's Black Oud carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This budget-friendly oud is surprisingly good for the price, offering a soft, wearable take on a challenging note. While some find it cheap and fleeting, many praise its warm, woody drydown and excellent value, making it a divisive but often-loved 'cheapie' gem.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Woody
  • Masculine
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Black Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Allspice54%
Citrus46%
Heartas listed
Heliotrope28%
Labdanum28%
Clove24%
Geranium20%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, comforting accords make it suitable for casual wear and dates, particularly in colder weather. While not overtly formal, its sophisticated undertones allow it into semi-formal settings. Limited longevity and sillage score it lower for office and sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Oud opens with a fleeting spark of pimiento and citrus, quickly ushering in a heart of rich, balsamic labdanum, spicy clove, and a touch of powdery heliotrope. The woody backbone of oud is present throughout, softened and warmed by a dominant amber accord, making for a smooth, slightly sweet, and earthy drydown. It's an oud for Western sensibilities, eschewing harshness for accessibility.

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