Montale 2015 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Aoud Lavender

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Aoud Lavender is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Lavender opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Powdery, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oud. Montale's Aoud Lavender carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive Montale, with a challenging opening that will either turn you off completely or lead to a rewarding, if slightly dusty, drydown. Don't expect a simple lavender, this is an oud-forward journey.
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Aoud Lavender 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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent performance and strong, unique character make it less suitable for the office, where it could be overwhelming. It leans well into casual and date settings, with enough sophistication for some formal occasions, provided it's applied sparingly.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Aoud Lavender opens with a sharp, herbal blast of bergamot and lemon, quickly joined by a prominent, dry lavender and a hint of spicy saffron. As it settles, the initial intensity gives way to earthy patchouli and a medley of subtle floral notes. The real journey begins in the drydown, where a potent, sometimes medicinal, oud merges with warm amber, creamy sandalwood, and a clean musk, all enveloped in a soft, powdery veil.

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