Montale 2021 EDP

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Wood On Fire

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Montale Wood On Fire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Wood On Fire opens with Bergamot, Saffron, and Incense, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oud, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Vanilla. Montale's Wood On Fire carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper dark horse. While its name might promise pure bonfire, Montale's Wood On Fire delivers a more nuanced, sweet, and smoky experience that surprisingly divides opinion. Some find it challenging, others an underrated gem, but it definitely leaves an impression.
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  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
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Wood On Fire 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:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and strong smoky, oud-leaning profile make it too assertive for office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events where its alluring depth can shine. While it can work casually in colder weather, it's best suited to occasions where its unique character won't overshadow others.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Wood On Fire opens with an immediate hit of potent, mesquite-like smoke, reminiscent of a crackling fire or aged incense. This smoky blast gradually mellows, revealing a hidden sweetness and a powdery warmth, almost like vanilla or benzoin, that intertwines with the woody and resinous oud core. The intense initial sharp edge softens into a rich, persistent bakhoor-style smokiness, creating a deep, enveloping aroma with hints of amber and earth.

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