Montale 2005 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Aoud Lime

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Aoud Lime is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Lime opens with Oud and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose and Iris, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Montale's Aoud Lime carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This notorious Montale is not for the faint-hearted. It's a polarizing, beast-mode oud-rose with a misleading name, but if you can handle its intensity, you'll be noticed. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it reaction from those around you.
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Aoud Lime Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud50%
Saffron50%
Heartas listed
Iris50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Patchouli33%
Sandalwood33%

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
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its 'atomic bomb' projection and insane longevity, Aoud Lime is far too powerful for an office setting where it would likely annoy colleagues. It suits formal events or dates where making a strong, memorable impression is key, but apply with extreme caution; a single spray is often too much. Its heavy, oriental character makes it unsuitable for casual or sport wear.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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 Lime assaults the senses with a sharp, medicinal oud and a prominent, often abrasive, rose. Despite its name, citrus notes are elusive, often replaced by a green, almost detergent-like accord in the opening, thanks to saffron and patchouli. As it settles, a dry, woody backbone of sandalwood and amber emerges, softened slightly by a powdery iris, resulting in a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired aroma that demands attention.

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