Montale
Black Aoud
About
Dark rose and oud feel dense and dry here, with a smoky touch of incense and resinous labdanum depth. Amber, musk, and sandalwood stay in the trail. The scent is warm, confident, and clearly present, especially fitting for evenings and cooler air.
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. On skin, the composition feels thick and direct: rose and oud stay in the center while patchouli adds an earthy roughness. The base settles into amber, musk, and sandalwood, leaving a warm, slightly dusty trail. Projection is strong and persistent; this fragrance does not hide and easily fills the space around you. It suits wearers who enjoy the contrast of dark woods and dry rose. It performs best in the evening and cooler weather, when the resinous depth feels especially dimensional.
Top notes
bergamot, grapefruit, patchouli
Heart
rose, labdanum, incense, oud wood
Base
sandalwood, amber, musk