Black Aoud
Black Aoud by Montale is an unisex eau de parfum from 2006 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot and black pepper, moves into damask rose and oud and dries down to patchouli, musk and sandalwood. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Heart
- Damask Rose The rich, jammy, honeyed rose. Deep and slightly wine-like.
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Smells like this
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