38 community ratings

Golden Aoud

2008UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.2/ 10

Community score
38 ratings

Montale Golden Aoud is a unisex scent that pairs patchouli, Bulgarian rose and oud in a floral, spicy and woody profile.

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Skunky's take: I wandered into a flower garden and I am not leaving.

How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Leathery

What does Golden Aoud smell like?

Patchouli, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium open with a rose-led, earthy start. In the heart, pimento and leather add a spicy, leathery edge. The base of oud, saffron, Atlas cedar and teakwood builds a woody, oriental foundation, with the animal tone staying in the background.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Its staying power means a light application goes a long way.