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Black Aoud (EDP)

2006

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2006

Black Aoud (Original Release)

Price Range
$88 – $180

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Perfumers

Pierre Montale

"Black Aoud is one of Montale’s best-known oud-rose compositions and was launched in 2006. Its character centers on a dark, forceful pairing of rose and oud, supported by earthy patchouli, labdanum, sandalwood, and musk. The fragrance is widely described as potent, dramatic, and unmistakably in the brand’s powerhouse style. Although some listings market it toward men, wearer feedback commonly places it in firmly unisex territory because of its prominent rose note. The scent profile leans gothic, smoky-floral, and resinous rather than airy or transparent. It remains one of the house’s signature references for lovers of dense Middle Eastern-inspired rose-oud perfumes."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Mysterious
Powerful
Sensual
Sophisticated

Occasions

Night Out
Formal
Date
Dinner

Fun Facts

Black Aoud is among Montale's most iconic early oud releases and helped define the house's reputation for strong oud fragrances.

A higher-concentration flanker, Intense Black Aoud, was later introduced as a separate perfume rather than a version of the original.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
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WoodyFloralEarthyCitrusSpicyResinousAnimalicPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

mandarin orange
oud
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

rose
patchouli
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

musk
labdanum
sandalwood

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe Black Aoud as a very strong rose-oud fragrance with huge presence and exceptional longevity. Many users praise its dark, gothic rose character, earthy patchouli, and dramatic drydown, calling it one of Montale’s standout scents. Common cautions are that the opening can feel harsh, medicinal, or overpowering, and that it is not especially office-safe unless sprayed very lightly. Overall sentiment is highly positive among fans of bold oud-rose perfumes, but polarized among those sensitive to heavy projection.”

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