Black Aoud by Montale
Woody Oud · 2004 · Tier: niche · Approx $175
How it smells and wears Rose crushed into medicinal oud. One of the fragrances that brought oud west, and it has not softened since — powerful, polarising, and not remotely casual.
Notes
Top: Rose, Aoud · Heart: Rose, Patchouli · Base: Woody Notes, Musk
Performance
Warmth: 7 / 10
Depth: 9 / 10
Sweetness: 4 / 10
Projection: 8 / 10
Longevity: ~10 hours
Wears well for
signature
Mood
dark, medicinal, powerful
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Black Aoud by Montale
Woody Oud · 2004 · Tier: niche · Approx $175
How it smells and wears Rose crushed into medicinal oud. One of the fragrances that brought oud west, and it has not softened since — powerful, polarising, and not remotely casual.
Notes
Top: Rose, Aoud · Heart: Rose, Patchouli · Base: Woody Notes, Musk
Performance
Warmth: 7 / 10
Depth: 9 / 10
Sweetness: 4 / 10
Projection: 8 / 10
Longevity: ~10 hours
Wears well for
signature
Mood
dark, medicinal, powerful
Take the Scent DNA quiz to see if Black Aoud matches your signature — or explore the full library .