Montale 2014 EDP

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Orange Aoud

by Pierre Montale

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

This one's a Montale with a genuine identity crisis, and fair play for it. It calls itself 'Orange Aoud' but serves up a surprising blend of leather and florals, leaving most searching for the citrus and titular oud. Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably persistent - expect a Marmite-like reception.
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Orange 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
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 sillage, typical of Montale, mean it's best kept for situations where you want to make a statement. The sophisticated leather and floral accords lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, but it could be too overpowering for a typical office environment.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Opening with a jolt, you're hit with a leathery punch that quickly mellows into a surprisingly smooth, almost powdery, affair. Rose and violet intertwine, adding a soft, floral counterpoint before patchouli and a creamy sandalwood bring an earthy depth. The supposed 'orange' is elusive, often replaced by a clean, musky finish some describe as ‘new leather shoes with extra sweetness’.

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