Montale 2006 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Aoud Cuir d’Arabie

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Aoud Cuir d’Arabie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Cuir d’Arabie opens with Leather, Bergamot, Oud, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Montale's Aoud Cuir d’Arabie carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a real love-it-or-hate-it affair, not for the faint-hearted. Montale's Aoud Cuir d’Arabie is a challenging, beastly leather-oud that demands confidence and a thick skin. If you can ride out the barnyard opening, you'll find a dark, compelling drydown.
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  • Luxurious
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Aoud Cuir d’Arabie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date

With its nuclear projection and challenging animalic accords, Aoud Cuir d’Arabie is definitely not office-friendly. It’s too assertive for casual wear and might be overwhelming in formal settings. While some find it sexy for dates, its distinct character makes it a niche choice.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM /FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, CITRAL, FARNESOL, ISOEUGENOL, CINNAMAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Aoud Cuir d’Arabie opens with a fierce, almost shocking blast of raw, animalic oud, quickly followed by the rugged scent of cured leather. Imagine an old, well-worn saddle, perhaps near a smoky bonfire. As it settles, a dry, aromatic tobacco weaves through the leathery oud, adding depth without softening its primal edge. Hints of birch tar amplify the smoky, tar-like nuances, creating a commanding and unapologetic aroma.

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Where to buy

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