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Montale

Niche · France

Dark Aoud

Agarwood and sandalwood alone make up the composition, so the oud has almost nowhere to hide: its smoke, leather and medicinal edge dominate, and sandalwood's creaminess is the only softening. Even without any spice, the pairing reads warm and slightly powdery.

This perfume in the catalog

Profile Matches were searched by criteria including some of this perfume's less common materials: oud.

Of the 149 perfumes from this house in the catalog, between 2005 and 2024.

UnisexProfile

2011

Released

Perfumers

Pierre MontaleView perfumer profile →

Main Accords

oudwoodypowderywarm spicyfresh spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

oud100%
woody80%
powdery59%
warm spicy39%
fresh spicy18%

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Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

35%
WinterPeak
35%
Spring
35%
Summer
35%
Autumn
35%
DayPeak
35%
Night
Winter35%Peak
Spring35%
Summer35%
Autumn35%
Day35%Peak
Night35%

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Profile Matches

6

Fragrances with a similar olfactive DNA based on shared notes, accords, and structure.

Red Aoud

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Red Aoud

Spice
Amber & Spices

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Amber & Spices

Spice
Aoud Night

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Aoud Night

Woody
Nepal Aoud

Montale

Nepal Aoud

Woody
Orange Aoud

Montale

Orange Aoud

Leather
Aoud Melody

Montale

Aoud Melody

Spice

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