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· woody backbone
Released 2006 by Pierre Montale
Black Aoud opens with a dry, dark rose immediately backed by a dense oud accord. A brief citrus spark appears at the top, then quickly gives way to a smoky, resinous heart of incense and labdanum.
Shared notes: bergamot, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, amber, musk
Where it differs: grapefruit, labdanum, incense, oud wood
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· woody backbone
Released 2008 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Aoud Shiny** opens with the cool green edge of violet leaf and the transparent citrus spark of bergamot. In the first minutes it feels dry and faintly metallic, like light falling across polished glass.
Shared notes: bergamot, rose, patchouli, oud, sandalwood, musk
Where it differs: violet leaf, geranium
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· floral heart
**Uruk Chronicles** wears like warm, smoky half-light, where spices and resins unfold slowly rather than push forward. In the opening, bergamot and pink pepper bring a dry, sparkling impulse that quickly moves into a saffron-and-incense…
Shared notes: bergamot, frankincense, rose, patchouli, oud, sandalwood
Where it differs: pink pepper, saffron, iris, leather
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· woody backbone
Released 2007 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Aoud Rose Petals** opens with a damp rose lit by a cool citrus gleam and a faint, spicy bitterness of saffron. In the first minutes it feels vivid and almost velvety, like dense petals just misted with water.
Shared notes: rose, bergamot, oud, patchouli, frankincense, amber
Where it differs: saffron, geranium, cedar, vanilla
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· woody backbone
Released 2021
**Montale Oud Edition** opens with a dry citrus glint: bergamot and lemon flare up quickly, while pink pepper adds a sharp, prickling spark.
Shared notes: bergamot, rose, patchouli, amber, sandalwood, musk
Where it differs: pink pepper, saffron, lemon, leather
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· woody backbone
Released 2026
The 2026 version of Oud Velvet Mood Extrait de Parfum feels denser and softer than one usually expects from oud. It opens with a fruity peach shade, then moves quickly into dry suede and a leather accord edged with warm spice.
Shared notes: bergamot, rose, frankincense, oud, patchouli, amber
Where it differs: saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, benzoin