Montale 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Intense Black Aoud

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Intense Black Aoud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Pierre Montale. Intense Black Aoud opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Oud, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Montale's Intense Black Aoud carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper beast, a seriously potent Montale for those who want to make an entrance. Intense Black Aoud is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, not for the faint-hearted, but if you're after nuclear projection and longevity, you've found your match.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
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Intense Black Aoud 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 Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its monstrous projection and longevity, this scent is far too powerful for an office setting where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for formal evenings or dates where a bold statement is desired, and its intense character makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Intense Black Aoud hits you with a rich, dark wave of woody oud and opulent rose, immediately asserting its presence. A bright, zesty mandarin cuts through the initial intensity, offering a momentary glint of freshness. As it settles, warm, earthy patchouli and a deep, musky undertone emerge, blending with the animalic aspects of the oud to create a complex, almost brooding aroma that lasts simply forever.

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