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· woody backbone
Released 2011 by Pierre Montale
Montale Dark Aoud usually opens with a dense woody wave: dry, dark, and edged with warm spice. In the core, you get a direct, almost minimalist duet of oud and sandalwood without obvious sweetness.
Shared notes: saffron, oud, rose, patchouli
Where it differs: black pepper, sandalwood
By Kilian Gold Oud vs Montale Dark Aoud
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· spicy heat
Released 2011
Extreme Oud opens dense and dark, with dry woods and resinous warmth taking the lead immediately. Saffron adds a spicy, slightly leathery tone that makes the scent feel structured and austere.
Shared notes: saffron, rose
Where it differs: carnation, oud wood, castoreum
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· floral heart
Released 2007 by Pierre Montale
Montale Aoud Queen Roses opens with a dense, assertive oud: not smoky, but dry, with leathery and earthy facets. After a few minutes, the rose moves forward—dark, juicy, slightly wine-like, without jammy sweetness.
Shared notes: rose, saffron, oud
Where it differs: hibiscus, bergamot
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· woody backbone
Released 2012 by Pierre Montale
Montale Aoud Purple Rose opens with a dense rose touched by spicy saffron and sweet-tart blackberry. The opening feels bright and slightly sharp, with a distinct fruity bite.
Shared notes: rose, saffron, patchouli
Where it differs: blackberry, agarwood (oud), sandalwood, leather
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· woody backbone
**Montale Aoud Amber Rose** opens in a dry, lightly spiced way: sparks of bergamot and saffron quickly settle closer to the skin.
Shared notes: saffron, rose, oud, patchouli
Where it differs: bergamot, pink pepper, amber, white musk
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· warm amber wear
Released 2006 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Aoud Ambre** opens with a dry, spicy flash in which saffron and bergamot give off a brief glint before the denser, warmer outline of oud comes forward.
Shared notes: saffron, rose, oud, patchouli
Where it differs: bergamot, labdanum, amber, sandalwood