Montale 2009 EDP

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Aoud Forest

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Aoud Forest is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Forest opens with Lemon, and settles into a heart of Sea Water, Grapefruit, and Rosemary. Montale's Aoud Forest carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you, this isn't a walk in the woods with furry creatures. It's a fresh, aquatic Montale that's divisive but delivers for those seeking a bold take on a summer freshie. It’s a definite love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon100%
Heartas listed
Grapefruit33%
Rosemary33%
Sea Water33%

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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bold, fresh, and often strong projection makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. Conversely, the aquatic and citrus accords, combined with decent performance, make it a solid choice for casual daytime wear, sport, and even some date scenarios in warmer weather.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

Imagine a brisk sea breeze whipping through a Mediterranean lemon grove. Aoud Forest opens with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and grapefruit, quickly followed by a salty, aromatic marine accord cut through with fresh rosemary. As it settles, a subtle, softened oud peeks through, intertwined with a delicate, almost tea-like rose and a clean musk, grounding the aquatic freshness without ever becoming heavy.

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Where to buy

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