Montale 2015 EDP

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Aoud Sense

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Aoud Sense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Sense opens with Orange, Mandarin, Pepper, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Montale's Aoud Sense carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a Montale enigma, loved by many for its seductive warmth but equally slammed for being synthetic or smelling like damp cardboard. If you're after a bold, spicy-citrus oud with monster staying power, it's worth a sniff - but definitely try before you buy, it's not for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Masculine
  • Feminine
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Aoud Sense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange34%
Mandarin23%
Pepper23%
Clove19%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. Aoud Sense truly shines in evening settings, perfect for dates or formal events where its sexy, dark character can make a big impression, especially in cooler 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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 Sense explodes with a zesty burst of orange and mandarin, quickly sharped by a spicy kick of pepper and clove. This vibrant opening mellows into a rich heart where a velvety rose entwines with Montale's signature, potent oud. The journey concludes on a warm, earthy base of vetiver amplified by the enduring spicy and woody accords, creating a smooth yet commanding presence.

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Where to buy

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