Montale 2006 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Black Aoud

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Black Aoud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Pierre Montale. Black Aoud opens with Mandarin and Oud, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Labdanum. Montale's Black Aoud carries an Acquired verdict, a rose-led wear.

Seriously divisive, this one. It's an imposing Middle Eastern rose and oud combo on steroids, a beast mode fragrance that isn't for background players. You'll either love its gothic, opulent vibe or find it overwhelmingly synthetic and 'old lady'.
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Rose
100%
Oud
87%
Patchouli
65%
Musky
58%
Woody
56%
Floral
51%

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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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear performance and room-filling sillage, Black Aoud is definitely not an office-safe scent, but it excels in formal evening settings or on a date where you want to make a lasting, sophisticated impression. Its intensity is too much for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.

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Black Aoud kicks off with an unapologetically potent blast of rose and oud, often described as 'beast mode' straight from the off. Give it time to relax into a more nuanced blend where the deep, velvety rose harmonises with an earthy, slightly dirty oud. Expect hints of patchouli lending an elegant, almost gothic depth, with a tenacious musky dry down that clings to skin and clothes for days, leaving a luxurious, warm trail.

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