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Red Aoud

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Red Aoud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Pierre Montale. Red Aoud settles into a heart of Rose, Saffron, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Iris. Montale's Red Aoud carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Seriously divisive. Some adore this 'gourmand oud' for its unique cakey-rose vibe, while others are put off by a medicinal opening or a cheap, potpourri drydown. If you like your oud on the sweeter side, give it a go, but buyer beware: some find it overwhelmingly feminine or synthetic.
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  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
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Red Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Cumin33%
Rose33%
Saffron33%
Baseas listed
Iris33%
Sandalwood33%
Vetiver33%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This is a rich, often 'beast mode' fragrance, making it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. Its warm, sensual, and gourmand-leaning profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, and many find it comforting enough for casual wear despite its strength.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, EUGENOL

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

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

Red Aoud opens with a medicinal flash of saffron and a hint of cumin that quickly mellows into a warm, inviting blend. Sweet, jammy rose meets a powdery iris and soft oud, creating a gourmand-like impression of spiced cake or Turkish delight. The drydown settles into creamy sandalwood and earthy vetiver, leaving a lingering trail of warm spices and soft woods.

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