Montale 2014 EDP

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Nepal Aoud

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Nepal Aoud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Pierre Montale. Nepal Aoud settles into a heart of Amber and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, and Vanilla. Montale's Nepal Aoud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a divisive Montale. Loved by some for its luxurious rose-oud-leather blend, others find it too harsh, synthetic, or just another variation on a theme. Sample first; it's a beast that definitely isn't for everyone.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Nepal Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Amber50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Leather33%
Musk33%
Vanilla33%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong, opulent oud-leather character, Nepal Aoud is too potent for office wear. It truly shines for dates and formal events, commanding attention without being overtly casual or appropriate for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, EUGENOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ISOEUGENOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine stepping into a wet, wild forest after a rain shower, then a distant, luxurious scent of rose and rich leather. Intense oud and warm spices lead the way, subtly offset by the soft blush of Bulgarian rose and the smooth depth of amber. As it settles, a clean, musky vanilla emerges, bringing a surprising creaminess to the raw, animalic undertones.

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Where to buy

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