Montale 2023 EDP

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Oudyssee

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Montale Oudyssee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Oudyssee opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Amber and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Mate, Musk, and Oud. Montale's Oudyssee carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a Montale with a split personality: some find it a masterful, unique freshie; others, a loud, synthetic blast that misses the mark. If you appreciate Montale's signature intensity, you'll likely love this unapologetically bold aquatic oud.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Energetic
  • Luxurious
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Oudyssee 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and strong sillage, noted by many reviewers, make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its fresh and energetic profile, with an underlying sophistication from the oud and amber, makes it ideal for casual outings and dates, especially in warmer weather.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Imagine a Mediterranean holiday bottled: a sharp, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, underscored by a bracing marine saltiness. Lavender adds an aromatic, clean edge before ginger delivers a spicy kick. As it dries, warm amber and a subtle, earthy oud emerge, grounded by a distinctive mate note that adds a sophisticated green, slightly leathery nuance. This isn’t a shy scent; it’s a full-bodied, fresh aquatic with Montale's characteristic punch.

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