Montale 2021 Edp

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Wood On Fire

Montale Wood On Fire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Wood On Fire opens with Saffron, Bergamot, and Incense, settles into a heart of Oud, Sandalwood, and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Leather, and Amber. Montale's Wood On Fire carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
Wood On Fire Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 3%
Fruity 1%
Green 3%
Sweet 20%
Warm 26%
Woody 29%
Earthy 21%
Animalic 21%
Fresh 4%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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.