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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: saffron, agarwood (oud), sandalwood, patchouli, amber
Where it differs: rose, blackberry, leather, white musk
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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, patchouli, amber, sandalwood
Where it differs: bergamot, pink pepper, rose, oud
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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, patchouli, amber, sandalwood
Where it differs: bergamot, rose, oud, labdanum
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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, sandalwood, patchouli
Where it differs: black pepper, oud, rose
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2015 by Pierre Montale
Montale Aoud Lavender opens with a vivid blend of lavender, saffron, and citrus, where bergamot and lemon create a dry, sparkling start.
Shared notes: saffron, patchouli, agarwood (oud), sandalwood, amber
Where it differs: lavender, bergamot, lemon, floral notes
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· spicy heat
Released 2014 by Alberto Morillas
Eternal Oud smells like a concentrated take on By Kilian’s oud idea: dense, compact, and intense from the first minutes. The opening quickly shows a duet of oud and rose, where dark wood keeps the structure while the floral facet adds a…
Shared notes: saffron, patchouli, amber, sandalwood
Where it differs: plum, cardamom, pink pepper, oud