Montale
Oudmazing
About
If anyone knows how to make an oud fragrance "Oudmazing, " it would of course be Montale- the brand that did oud long before it was de rigueur . And Oudmazing, with its audacious blend of exquisite Malaysian oud and a mouthwatering combination of fresh fruit, citrus and rich leather, more than fits the bill. Opening with brilliantly bright orange and bergamot, Oudmazing is soon sweetened with a delectable Mediterranean fig note and a juicy burst of fresh pear. As the exotic, resonant oud note uncurls itself, it is accompanied with sensual floral notes of iris and Egyptian jasmine, and a rich, earthy patchouli and leather accord that complements the base of deep vanilla and white musk. If it all sounds too big and rich and juicy and wonderful to be contained, you’re not far off. But could anything less truly be considered Oudmazing? Notes Orange, bergamot, pink grapefruit, pear, fig, iris, jasmine, patchouly, leather, vanilla, white musk
**Montale Oudmazing** opens with a juicy, almost cool burst of fruit: fig and pear feel smooth and polished rather than syrupy, while citrus adds a bright, clean outline. After a few minutes, the composition grows softer and denser, and velvety iris comes forward beside warm jasmine with a faint honeyed hue. The patchouli in the heart is not raw or earthy, but refined, giving structure and keeping the fruits from collapsing into sweetness. In the base, oud is handled in a modern way: without a harsh animalic edge, shaped instead by leathery dryness and a delicate smoky veil. Vanilla and white musk round the trail, making it warm, skin-like, and easy to wear in the city. It suits those who want an oud fragrance with contrast—fruity light above, dark woody depth below—and it feels especially right on a cool evening.
Top notes
fig, pear, sicilian bergamot, orange
Heart
iris, egyptian jasmine, patchouli
Base
oud, leather, vanilla, white musk