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Black Aoud
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Black Aoud by Montale is a woody floral musky fragrance for men. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Pierre Montale.
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Stunning! The first time I tried it, I felt something unique and bought it on the spot. It’s exclusive, luxurious, and glamorous—one of the best oud fragrances I know. The next day, without reapplying, it still lingered, and people kept asking what I was wearing. Simply excellent!
Black Aoud has a lot of magnetism. It has character and leaves no one indifferent. Few notes, but it feels complex. Apart from the oud, what I appreciate most is the rose. Secondarily, it smells musky and of patchouli. I see it for cold climates and the night. Longevity and projection are very strong. Honestly, it’s the only one from the Aoud line that has convinced me.
There’s debate in forums about whether Montale uses synthetic oud. Honestly, it doesn’t matter to me. Perhaps smelling the natural next to the synthetic would change my mind. What fascinates me is the mystery of this wood. Black Aoud is solid, typical of those carrying oud. The foundation is the oud. It’s very sophisticated, ideal for the night and cold climates. The fixative is incredible. Scent: 8, Originality: 7, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 8, Versatility: 6, Total: 7.8.
Beastly. Period. One Man Show Gold Edition is also beastly in terms of longevity and sillage, and nobody can stand it. It’s rich, but overrated. By the five-minute mark, there’s Faqat Lil Rijal by Rasasi, with similar longevity and excellent oud. That said, it’s not a bad perfume if you like roses and oud.
This creation by Pierre Montale is delicious, full of pleasure and unrivalled refinement. Black Aoud starts with a sharp, oily, medicinal rose accord, quite overwhelming at first (it smelled almost identical to Voyage d’Hermès the moment I applied it). After 20-30 minutes, the scent balances and becomes more pleasant thanks to the patchouli and mandarin notes. It evolves linearly for 5 hours; afterwards, the musk and agarwood become more noticeable, with the latter being almost identical to that in M7. It has great longevity (over 12 hours on skin), with moderate to high projection and trail. It deploys best in night and formal settings; I can’t imagine wearing it with jeans and a t-shirt. Note: Scent: 10/10. Longevity: 10/10. Projection: 9/10. Trail: 9/10. Versatility: 6/10. Total: 8.8/10.
This creation by Pierre Montale is delicious, full of pleasure and unrivalled refinement. Black Aoud starts with a sharp, oily, medicinal rose, which is overwhelming at first (it smelled almost like Voyage d’Hermès). After 20-30 minutes, it balances and improves thanks to the patchouli and mandarin. It evolves linearly for five hours, then the musk and agarwood stand out, almost like in M7. It lasts over 12 hours on skin, with moderate to high projection and sillage. It unfolds better at night or for formal events; I don’t see it with jeans and a t-shirt. Rating: Fragrance 10/10, Longevity 10/10, Projection 9/10, Sillage 9/10, Versatility 6/10, Total 8.8/10.
Different from other ouds I’ve tried. The oud is present but doesn’t dominate, well-balanced with the rose, which is the most enduring. It’s noticeable, with good performance and longevity, creating an aura of mystery. Ideal for an elegant, confident man comfortable with everyone smelling him. It projects consistently. It seemed sensual and suggestive, quite addictive. If your wallet allows it, it’s worth it.
The famous German architect Mies van der Rohe said ‘less is more’, and here it holds true. For me, it’s a masterpiece: a fragrance with fewer than ten notes delivers such a complex and mysterious aroma. Is it perhaps because of less? The oud wood has rich nuances: from bitter to smoky and sweet. The process is curious: the aroma arises from a fungus called ‘phialophora parasitica’ that makes the wood exude resin. Black Aoud is not a daily wear. I’ve had a 50ml bottle for over a year and still have plenty left. Its use is inclined towards cold climates and formal/nightly wear. Longevity, projection, and trail are indestructible, although some claim it has been reformulated. A noteworthy perfumery creation in the niche and oud world.
As Mies van der Rohe said, ‘less is more’. Here mastery is achieved: fewer than ten notes and a scent so complex and mysterious. Could it be less? The oud wood has rich nuances: bitter, smoky, sweet. It’s curious how a fungus makes it exude resin and create that aroma. Not for daily wear. I’ve had a 50 ml bottle for over a year and still have some left. Only for cold climates, formal and evening use. Longevity, projection, and sillage are indestructible, even if they say it’s reformulated. A notable creation in the oud niche.
I found a perfume that is rich and much more wearable than I expected in Black Aoud. For me, it’s a dark rose, slightly dirty due to the other notes. Although it resembles other rose-oud orientals, it has its own character. The rose stands out more than the oud, so I recommend it to those who like the smell of roses. The performance is top-notch. Although it didn’t catch my attention at first, it’s now at the top of my wishlist. I can see myself wearing it almost all the time. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 9, Value for money: 9 (online is cheap), Versatility: 7 (more versatile than I thought). Overall note: 9.
Finally. A combo of oud wood, rose, and patchouli without saffron. I have to try it now.
Montale Black Aoud is a jewel: a dark rose wrapped in patchouli with a touch of oud. The agarwood lingers in the background, woody and potent, letting the rose shine. The result is infernal, dark, and unsettling, with nuclear strength and a projection of lightyears. It smells like dark art with brutal, evocative qualities.
They all smell different, of course. I thought Black Aoud would be a gothic monster and powerful, but on my skin it’s more discreet. Perhaps it’s the reformulation or my perception, but it smells less like a ‘wall’ at first and evolves into something sensual and sexy. It lasts eight hours with a light trail, but the four-hour dry-down is beautiful. I see it as complex, not as dark as I expected. Ideal for being very close; the heat enhances it, and when skin brushes against it, it smells magnetic. I’d love to try the old version, which must have been spectacular. It’s not cheap, but you can find it at a good price online. Worth it, reformulated or not.
This perfume is a bomb of delicious darkened rose softened by a mild oud and a non-intrusive patchouli. It’s a scent that must be applied with moderation, as overdosing could lead to olfactory fatigue (it happened to me), but with two or three sprays it’s enough to leave a wide trail for about 4 hours, keeping the scent on clothes for more than 24 hours. Close to the skin, it stays easily for more than 12 hours. I think it’s a perfume for men who dare to wear a constant rose trail. I love it.
Great disappointment. I tested a current batch in-store (I don’t know how the perfume was in its first batches; it launched in 2006) and found a ‘chiillona’ bomb of rose with a synthetic air freshener smell. Unisex, leaning feminine. Very linear development. The scent that appears in the opening is what remains throughout the life of the perfume. The supposed powerful natural oud is neither here nor there… yes, penetrating scent and overwhelming performance to last two days and showers and still be there… Personally, I haven’t liked it at all, although I understand there are people who love it.
The first 15-20 minutes after application seem a bit annoying to me. A sharp rose note, like overdone geraniol, along with a medicinal oud smell. So, you have to give it time to settle and show all its virtues. Once this ‘complicated’ opening passes, the rest is a very pleasant and well-assembled rose/oud/patchouli combo that will remain linear throughout the life of the perfume. Good performance in projection and trail during the first two hours, gradually decreasing in intensity until, in my case, about 5-6 hours, after which it’s just a faint scent very close to the skin. So, seeing the comments, it’s quite possible this fragrance was intentionally weakened, as in 2017 Montale released the ‘intense’ version of this perfume. In its dry-down, it may have certain similarity to Oud Touch by Frank Olivier, although this Black Aoud feels infinitely better made and, above all, very natural. Frank Olivier’s is one that won’t leave even if you hit it with a scouring pad, and this Montale lasts as long as it lasts. I suppose that to fully enjoy this perfume, one would have to go straight for the intense version. Otherwise, the party lasts a short time. Essential to apply on clothes if you want adequate duration.
Quality 1. A set of inherent properties of a thing that allows characterising it and valuing it with respect to the rest of its species. When we talk about quality, without a doubt, we make comparisons with other fragrances. In this case, Black Aoud by the house Montale, is a fragrance without equal in the world of perfumery: it should be called Black Rose or something similar, as the quality of the rose note is unsurpassable. It reminds me of an eternal spring in the garden in front of my father’s house, full of rococo roses that emit a peculiar fragrance and project that characteristic aroma of spring, which Pierre Montale managed to bottle. Generous trail and quite good longevity. I don’t see it as ‘Beast Mode’ as some say. One of my favourite fragrances, if you like the rose note, is unmatched. When you wear it, you’ll feel that eternal spring, that dark rose, whispering to your ear: here I am.
This is the typical case where I say: don’t buy blind. If you can’t refer to it, you must smell it before buying. I saw reviews and videos talking wonders about this perfume and imagined a better quality in the rose note… This. It smells like rose essence, which in my country is used to make raspadillos, ice in a glass with colourants, which is very cheap. That’s what this fragrance smells like combined with a very strong oud that bothers me. I have it and honestly, I don’t know what to do with it because I can’t find an occasion to wear it. On the other hand, it seems very bad taste to put a perfume in a tin. I stick with Mancera’s, which at least have the decency to put them in bottles, like Red Tobacco, Hindu Kush, and others from this sister house of Montale, which have good quality and are worth buying. I think I bought it to add something Montale to my collection, but I see it more as a women’s fragrance than a man’s. I think it would suit my mother better… Edit: When I bought this fragrance, I didn’t have much knowledge of what I was buying, and initially, it disappointed me. Now, after smelling other fragrances, I better understand the quality of its components and value this beauty a bit more. I still think the quality of the rose note isn’t very good, but the oud that balances it along with the other components makes it a simply delicious scent. And of all the Montales I’ve tried, this is the one that lasts the longest. This thing is potent.
Magnificent rose-oud combo that is a bomb. Just two sprays flood a room; undoubtedly, this type of fragrance makes a difference. It’s my first niche scent, and with experience, I’ll forget most designer ones. Scent: 9.5. Sillage: 10. Heart: 9.5. Base: 9.5. Projection: 10. Trail: 9.5. Versatility: 3. Blind Buy: 2. Total: 9. It has one drawback: it’s not versatile. It’s very hard to wear.
Magnificent rose-oud combo that is a bomb. Just two sprays flood a room. Undoubtedly, perfumes like this make a difference. It’s my first niche fragrance, and given the experience, I’ll be forgetting most designer scents. Scent 9.5, Sillage 10, Heart 9.5, Base 9.5, Projection 10, Trail 9.5, Versatility 3, Blind Buy 2, Total 9. It has one drawback: it’s not versatile. It’s very difficult to wear.
I’ll never forget the first time I received a sample of this iconic Montale fragrance. I opened the cap, put the decant to my nose, and felt something spicy. Yes, it was so strong that my nose irritated for a moment until I was scared. Then it settled, and the magic emerged. If there’s one thing Black Aoud by Montale has, it’s magic, and in abundance. Surely that sharp opening is due to the oud, that Asian wood with medicinal aromatic qualities I’ve observed in many oud fragrances. Black Aoud by Montale doesn’t have many olfactory notes, but don’t be fooled; it’s a complex and very dark scent. For me, it’s ideal in November and December. The usage spectrum can indeed extend throughout winter. But I don’t know why it smells like Advent and Christmas to me; a very personal viewpoint, probably because I’ve worn it during that time for years. The clear thing is that it attracts attention; the oud and rose duo makes it very seductive. The performance is impressive; two sprays are more than enough. Depending on pH, without a doubt, it’s the only Montale that has convinced me so far.
Just holding the bottle near your nose accompanies you for a good while. That’s why it’s a brand emblem. The rose-oud blend leaves no one indifferent. The downside is my partner hates it, hahaha. And it’s a perfume available at affordable prices.
It’s a typical oud but lacks quality. Yes, it’s potent, but I find it very synthetic. There are better options that hit harder because this composition is extremely common and totally disposable. Montale has some perfumes that are a delight, but their extensive catalogue is mostly mediocre fragrances.
It’s dark, incisive, and opulent. Upon spraying, a ripe, aggressive rose with amber notes blends with warm oud and incense, creating that sense of darkness. Musk and labdanum add an animalic touch, while patchouli embraces these notes, finishing with a bitter, acidic twist thanks to the mandarin. On my skin, it lasts over 12 hours and on clothes for more than 24. It’s quite flat and can be very aggressive for those unfamiliar with it, yet it fills the room without issue. The first time I wore it at night, my family came back from the supermarket and said it was noticeable even from the street; absolutely beastly. I wore the same shirt to work the next day, and as soon as I entered, people asked what perfume I was wearing. Notes: Scent 8/10, Projection 10/10, Longevity 10/10, Versatility 4/10, Price 9/10. Unisex, leaning masculine. Worth it: yes. Wear it in autumn, winter, and spring nights for special occasions with formal or semi-formal attire. To avoid overwhelming others, use it in open spaces; if indoors, apply less. The bottle lasts for years.
By the name, one expects something dark, but I find it quite floral due to the rose and labdanum. The oud is very subtle and gives it some body. I don’t see it as unisex; rather, it’s feminine, for a woman aged 40 to 45. It’s elegant, projects well, and lasts a very long time. I don’t see much evolution; it generally maintains its aroma in a linear way. It’s pleasant, but unfortunately, as a man, I don’t feel or see it for myself in any situation.
BLACK AOUD MONTALE: Generally, rose is elegance and romance, but here the approach to death, the gloom, and nostalgia are undeniable. This fragrance gives you all the power to provoke some of those sensations. Depending on how you wear it, it represents imposing darkness full of reflection, memory, and the mystery hidden behind its scent. There’s something special that attracts, that awakens intrigue and admiration. It’s an olfactory power that emanates strongly, constantly, and never tires. Patchouli and musk integrate to give that woody sensation, of wood and wet earth, adding freshness. I love this type of fragrance; rose is one of my favourite notes in men’s perfumery. Some might think it’s more feminine, but I disagree. It has a slight resemblance to Armaf’s Club de Nuit Woman, which is undeniably feminine, whereas this Montale is the masculine version of the most elegant and deep red rose I’ve ever smelled. It’s the type of aroma the famous Godfather, Don Vito Corleone, would wear. I consider it totally masculine, although a woman with a strong personality could also wear it. Class and elegance on another level. A fragrance of dark personality, refined, imposing, quiet, observant, and enchanting. The rose is total, as red as blood, as alive as a heartbeat, as beautiful and soft as velvet, and with a freshness of rain-soaked earth. A cense that seems like smoke inside a dark alley accompanies it. In motion, one and the other like a hunter and its faithful prey, always united by the trail of their scent. Passion (the rose) and mystery (the cense) express themselves as an intense feeling involving the longing for love, the sense of union to remain together forever. Scent: 10/10. Projection: sublime. Longevity: 10 hours. Recommended.
BLACK AOUD MONTALE: Overall, the rose evokes elegance and romance, but here it leans towards the dark, conveying nostalgia, tenderness, power, and respect. This fragrance gives you the power to evoke those sensations, depending on how you wear it. It represents a formidable darkness filled with reflection, memory, and mystery. It attracts, awakens intrigue, and admiration. It’s a powerful olfactory presence, constant yet never tiring. The patchouli and musk integrate a woody, wet earth sensation that adds freshness. I love this type of fragrance; rose is one of my favourite notes in men’s perfumery. Although some see it as feminine, I disagree: it has a slight resemblance to Club de Nuit Woman, but this Montale version is the most elegant and deep red rose scent I’ve ever smelled, the kind of aroma Don Vito Corleone would wear. Totally masculine, though a woman with personality could also wear it. Class and elegance on another level. A fragrance of dark, refined, imposing, quiet, observant, and charming personality. The rose is total, as red as blood, as alive as a heartbeat, as beautiful and soft as velvet, with a freshness of rain-soaked earth. A frankincense like smoke in a dark alley accompanies it, moving like a hunter and its prey, united by the olfactory trail. Passion (the rose) and mystery (the incense) are expressed with intensity, with the longing of love that unites them. Scent: 10. Projection: sublime. Longevity: 10 hours. Recommended.
Very dominant rose and oud. Dark, winter, nocturnal, and atomic. One spray for indoors, two if you’re going to be outdoors. The bottle will go to your grave.
Montale Black Aoud doesn’t beat around the bush; it hits you in the face mercilessly, like a bunch of black roses thrown from a decaying Gothic castle. Imagine entering a room with frayed red velvet, a withered rose struggling for its glory, surrounded by echoes of oud. The dry down is chaotic yet fascinating: a powerful, varnished burst of oud, like opening a can of paint in a night garden. Fortunately, this initial intensity settles to give way to a rose that has seen battles, closer to steel and leather than typical softness. Compared to others like Aoud Rose Petals or Portrait of a Lady, Black Aoud distinguishes itself by its lack of concessions to sweetness. It’s less refined and more cantankerous, designed for private enjoyment, not to please others. It’s not for the office unless you want people to ask if you’ve just finished a satanic ritual or confirm that you’re eccentric. Longevity is formidable and projection announces your presence from afar. It feels better in cold environments or dark nights, when you can savour its Gothic and mysterious atmosphere.
Montale’s Black Aoud doesn’t hold back; it slaps it in your face without mercy, like a bouquet of black roses thrown from a ruined Gothic castle. Imagine walking into a room with frayed red velvet, where a withered rose still fights for its glory, surrounded by echoes of oud. The opening is chaotic but fascinating: a powerful, varnish-like explosion of oud, as if you’d opened a can of paint in the middle of a night garden. Fortunately, this initial intensity calms down to give way to a rose that has seen battles, closer to steel and leather than the typical softness of florals. Compared to others like Montale’s Aoud Rose Petals or Frederic Malle’s Portrait of a Lady, Black Aoud distinguishes itself by not yielding sweetness or lightness. It’s less refined and more prickly, a perfume made for private enjoyment, not to please others. Not for the office, unless you want people to ask if you’ve just returned from a satanic ritual or confirm you’re a bit weird. The longevity is brutal and the projection announces your presence from afar. It suits cold environments or dark nights better, when you can savour its Gothic and mysterious atmosphere.
Unique and special aroma, don’t buy it blind! You’ll be absolutely blown away. Longevity and projection are 10/10.
Montale’s Black Aoud is a rose-oud combo that isn’t the classic one. I agree with DMJ: it’s like a bouquet of black roses thrown from a decaying Gothic castle. It has a well-dark rose and a strong oud; it’s not delicate but it is harmonious. The performance is atomic, typical of Montale, so strong it’s hard to use indoors. Personally, it hasn’t won me over, but I recommend trying it because it’s not a blind buy. It’s an intense character option, perfect for those seeking something powerful and different.
It’s my first Montale and I took my time deciding; I wanted something accessible with rose and oud that would attract me. I saw reviews calling it a bomb of dark rose and oud, so without testing it, I jumped in. I was blown away; it’s exactly as described: dark rose with an oud that isn’t too animalistic but has presence. Then it moves to patchouli and musk, giving it a soapy, earthy touch. It’s linear, doesn’t evolve much, but it’s excellent. If you’re curious about oud and don’t like the Arabic ones I’ve tried, give this a try if you like rose; it feels more masculine and dark, not feminine. Highly recommended, buy blind if you’re looking for that DNA, but test it first if you can. It doesn’t disappoint. As others say, don’t use more than two or three sprays; you don’t need more.
Romantic and mysterious, it’s like a night garden with black roses refreshed by cold water under a medieval castle, all wrapped in a potent oud smoke accompanying the flowers. It gives me that vibe every time I wear it; it’s very intense, heavy, with a bestial projection and infinite longevity. It’s one of my favourites from the brand, something different that not everyone will like, but wearing it is a pleasure. If you’re a fan of oud and rose, you’ll love it, along with that dirty musk and a dry, earthy patchouli.
I got it quite recently, and although I’m 21 and usually go for younger perfumes, trying it in the shop left me absolutely blown away. Of all the ones I own, this is the most challenging: the oud and rose create a very oriental combo. Although rose is often seen as a girl’s thing, here the oud adds a brutal masculinity. I love it. It’s a proper beast mode with beastly power: two sprays and you’re covered all night. It’s not something to buy blindly; I like oud and was looking for my first perfume with this note, and I’m totally satisfied. That said, it requires personality to wear. If you’re not sure it suits you, better not to touch it. For me, it’s a proper stunner: intense, different, and with character.
I’ve just finished the decant of Montale Black Aoud. This is truly a beast. The opening is strong and impactful, nothing friendly, where oud and an intense rose clash; I perceive the rose as metallic, dark, medicinal, and almost sour. The patchouli gradually takes control, adding an earthy, wet aroma, like walking among roses after rain with the dense humidity of the air. The musk holds the structure and gives it continuity. The decant performed well: three sprays flood a room. It takes about 40 minutes to settle; the opening doesn’t fully convince me, but I enjoyed the dry down a bit more, although it never quite won me over. It’s not a fragrance I’d want to own again; I find it too intense and it has saturated me. Longevity and projection are nuclear, exceeding 12 hours on skin. It fills rooms, arrives before you, and lingers after you’ve gone. Exclusively for cold weather and open spaces. Gothic, imposing, for those who like intense aromas and want to make a dominant presence. Those who love the oud/rose combo will enjoy it, but it’s not made for me. Rating: 5.5.
I’ve just finished my decant of Montale’s Black Aoud, and wow, what a beast. The opening is brutal and impactful, nothing gentle, where the oud clashes with an intense, metallic, dark, medicinal, and almost sour rose. Then patchouli takes control, adding an earthy, humid touch, like walking among roses after a rain with that dense humidity in the air. The musk holds the structure together and provides continuity. The decant’s performance was good; three sprays project enough to flood a room. It takes about 40 minutes to settle; the opening doesn’t fully convince me, though I enjoy it a bit more as it dries down, although it never quite won me over. I don’t think I’d want to own it again; it feels too intense for my taste and has saturated me every time I’ve worn it. Longevity and projection are nuclear, lasting over 12 hours on skin. It fills rooms, arriving before you and lingering long after you’ve gone. Suitable only for cold weather and open spaces. Gothic, imposing, for those seeking intense aromas and wanting to make a dominant impression. Fans of the oud/rose combo will enjoy it, but it’s not for me. Rating: 5.5/10