Montale 2024 EDP

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Oud Fool Roses

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Oud Fool Roses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Pierre Montale. Oud Fool Roses opens with Rose and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Taif Rose, and Oud, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Labdanum. Montale's Oud Fool Roses carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent, dark rose with a divisive twist of oud and a beast mode performance that isn't for the faint of heart. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
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Oud Fool Roses 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its dark, sexy accords, make it more suitable for evening wear and special occasions. While some might find it wearable during the day, its intensity could be overwhelming for an office setting or casual daytime activities.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Opens with an initial burst of vibrant tangerine before a dominant rose unfurls - a deep, almost jammy floral, rather than a dewy fresh one. This is quickly underscored by a dark, rubbery oud, softened by the rich, woody warmth of cashmere and labdanum. A clean musk and amber emerge as the scent settles, providing a long-lasting, alluring depth.

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