Montale 2014 EDP

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Aoud Melody

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Aoud Melody is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Melody settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Montale's Aoud Melody carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a Montale, alright, but not as you know it. It's divisive from the off, with some finding it a harsh, medicinal mess, while others champion its understated warmth and creamy oud. Give it time, and you might just get hooked, but don't expect the usual Montale beast.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
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Aoud Melody 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While Montales are known for beastly performance, this one is often described as more understated than its siblings, making it more office-friendly than typical ouds. Its warm, sophisticated profile suits dates and casual wear well, but it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events or the freshness for 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Melody opens with an unexpected, almost plastic and medicinal burst, quickly mellowing into a surprisingly delicate blend. The prominent warm spice and subtle oud are smoothed by creamy amber and sandalwood, with a hint of rose and ylang-ylang adding a soft, almost tropical edge. The initial leather note is fleeting, giving way to a more refined, lingering warmth.

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