Montale
Bengal Oud
About
Bengal Oud by Montale is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Bengal Oud was launched in 2019. Notes Top notes are bergamot, bitter orange and agarwood (oud); middle notes are iris, Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose, leather and patchouli; base notes are amber, cedar, sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and white musk
**Bengal Oud** opens with a dry citrus flash: bergamot and bitter orange are quickly joined by warm cardamom and a touch of spicy saffron. Within minutes the composition grows darker and denser, with oud appearing smooth rather than medicinal, set beside a powdery iris. The rose in the heart is not sweet but velvety and slightly cool, softening the woody edge and making the scent feel more wearable in the city. A leather nuance stays in half-tone, like the matte texture of gloves rather than a harsh smoky accord. In the drydown, sandalwood, cedar and amber settle into calm woody-musky warmth that sits close to the skin while leaving a neat trail. **Bengal Oud** shows its best side in cool weather and toward evening, when its dark spice feels especially composed.
Top notes
bergamot, bitter orange, cardamom, saffron
Heart
oud, orris root, bulgarian rose, leather
Base
sandalwood, cedar, white musk, amber