Montblanc 2025 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Star Oud

by Gaël Montero

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Montblanc Star Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Gaël Montero. Star Oud opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Oud and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Sandalwood. Montblanc's Star Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast - you'll either adore its bold, smoky aura or find it utterly repulsive. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser, but if you're into edgy, challenging oud, this might just be your next obsession.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Star Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon50%
Oud50%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Sandalwood33%
Woody Notes33%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and unique, potentially challenging warm spicy-oud profile make it less suitable for office environments. However, its bold and luxurious character, with significant longevity, makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler 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

Other declarable allergens

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

Star Oud bursts forth with an intense, warm spicy hit of cardamom and cinnamon, quickly followed by the rich, resinous depth of amber and a distinctly woody oud. As it settles, a smooth, creamy sandalwood emerges, grounding the challenging initial blast into a sophisticated, lingering warmth. It's unapologetically bold, with a complex, exotic character.

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Where to buy

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