The Perfume Library

Oud Sapparot

7.0

Montale · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Oud Sapparot is a unisex scent that sets cinnamon, saffron and vanilla over oud and leather, its fruity, sweet side balanced by a spicy, woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. The notes read as one whole: the spice of cinnamon and saffron meets the fruity sweetness of pineapple and coconut. Vanilla and musk soften that sweetness, while oud, leather and birch add a smoky, woody weight. A synthetic streak also shows among the accords. Lattafa Maahir and Ted Lapidus Oud Noir have a close profile.

Nepal Aoud

7.1

Montale · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Nepal Aoud is a unisex scent that pairs a spicy opening of Nepalese oud, nutmeg and Kashmiri saffron with rose, amber and leather. The opening leans on oud, nutmeg and saffron, spicy and resinous. In the heart, amber and Bulgarian rose pull it toward floral and sweet, while white musk, leather and vanilla set an animal, leathery, sweet base. The overall impression is oriental, woody and a little earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it is favored for nights out and evenings. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to both. Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Lattafa Oud Mood Elixir have a close profile.

Aoud Lime

6.5

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aoud Lime is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, citrusy air into the warmth of oud and spice. The notes read as one whole: Pakistani oud, saffron and patchouli build a woody, spicy, slightly earthy base, while Indian rose and Italian iris add a soft floral touch. Amber and sandalwood round out the resinous, oriental side, and the fresh, citrus accords lighten the weight. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Al Haramain Azlan Oud Bleu Edition and Pekji Ruh have a close profile.

Aoud Queen Roses

7.2

Montale

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oudrising

7.6

Montale · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Montale Oudrising is a spicy, smoky unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, built on the warm weight of leather, oud and tobacco. It opens with leather, pink grapefruit, bergamot and pepper, the citrus brightness quickly folding into the dry side of the leather and spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, smoked wood and oud lead, while patchouli and labdanum lay an earthy base. The base of tobacco, amber, frankincense and vanilla leaves a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out get the most votes. It reads closer to masculine. Tigha The Dark Side and Vertus Ombre have a similar profile.

Fantastic Basilic

6.7

Montale · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Montale Fantastic Basilic is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pear, basil blossom, Indian black pepper and kumquat, a fruity freshness sharpened by spice. In the heart, Egyptian tuberose, basil and frangipani add a soft floral note. The base of Haitian vetiver, musk, tonka bean and benzoin sweetens and rounds it off. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with office use also possible. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean strongly either way. Byredo Super Cedar and Grès Grain de Folie have a close profile.

Crystal Flowers

6.6

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Crystal Flowers is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent with a light sweetness and a clean feel, suited to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall comes next, and winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it modern or classic. Italian mandarin orange adds a fruity brightness, while Moroccan rose and lily of the valley give it a floral base. White musk and ambergris soften everything into a powdery, lightly sweet and slightly synthetic cleanness. Bruno Banani Bruno Banani Woman (Eau de Toilette) and Juliette Has A Gun Miss Charming have a close profile.

Oud Island

7.2

Montale · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Oud Island is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of Italian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and tangerine to the warm depth of black leather and Nepalese oud. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It is chosen most for leisure, and also gets votes for nights out and business. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. Citrus comes first: lemon, bergamot, tangerine. In the heart, tiaré and Indian tuberose add a floral side, balanced by black leather, sandalwood and oud. The base of musk, tobacco, vanilla, amber and labdanum settles it into a sweet, warm finish.

Chypré Vanillé

6.6

Montale · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Chypré Vanillé is a unisex chypre-oriental that sets sweet vanilla against a woody, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Vanilla and tonka bean give the scent a soft, sweet core. Amber and sandalwood pull that sweetness toward something warm and woody, while vetiver adds a dry edge. Frankincense and Tibetan cistus bring a spicy, resinous depth, and the floral and powdery accords round the whole blend off. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters tend to read it as more feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Particulier have a close profile.

Mango Manga

4.3

Montale · 2005

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Montale Mango Manga is a sweet, fruity perfume for women that pairs mango and orange with a floral heart of Calabrian neroli and jasmine sambac. It opens on mango and orange, juicy, citrusy and clearly sweet. In the heart, Calabrian neroli and jasmine sambac pull the fruit toward the floral side. The base of cedar, oakmoss and vetiver adds a woody, earthy footing, though the gourmand sweetness and a synthetic feel still dominate. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure is the occasion named most often. Most voters read it as feminine, with a fair share calling it modern. Evora Salina and Nylaa Choco La Passion have a close profile.

Santal Wood

7.1

Montale · 2012

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Montale Santal Wood is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets spice and wood against a lightly sweet background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out are chosen less. It leans masculine in the votes but works as unisex. Cardamom, Madagascar pepper and nutmeg give a cool, spicy start. Atlas cedar and Indian sandalwood build a woody base, with the sweetness staying soft on top. The overall impression is clean and dry, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Montblanc Legend Red and Burberry Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aoud Greedy

6.9

Montale · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Montale Aoud Greedy is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Amber, patchouli and liquorice form its backbone, while gourmand notes and white musk soften the sweetness and vetiver adds a dry, woody edge. The overall impression is oriental: spicy, resinous and heavily sugared, with a faint citrus brightness running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for nights out, evenings and leisure time. Masculine and feminine character votes come out close together. Montale White Aoud and Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition have a similar profile.

Boisé Fruité

6.5

Montale · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Boisé Fruité is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of mandarin orange leaf, Italian bergamot and lime over a woody base of vetiver and sandalwood. It opens with those three citrus notes, fresh, green and lightly fruity. Violet leaf brings a floral, green touch in the heart. Java vetiver and Mysore sandalwood settle underneath and give the dry-down a woody line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 and Commodity Bergamot have a close profile.

Fantastic Oud

7.7

Montale · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Fantastic Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, mainly for nights out and evenings. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Oud, sandalwood and leather form its backbone, with patchouli and tobacco adding an earthy depth, and frankincense and styrax carrying the resinous side. Rose brings a soft floral touch, while ambergris wraps the sweet, spicy character. Montale Oud Edition and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Wild Aoud

6.9

Montale · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar

7.2

Montale

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jasmin Full

6.4

Montale · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Montale Jasmin Full is a fresh, green-tinged floral built around jasmine, honeysuckle and orange blossom, aimed at women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also suits leisure time, nights out and evenings. It reads mostly feminine, sitting between modern and classic. The scent is one floral whole: jasmine at the centre, sweetened by honeysuckle and orange blossom. Fresh and green accords lighten that sweetness, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Victoria's Secret Secret Charm and Zara White Jasmine have a close profile.

Oud Edition

7.7

Montale · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Oud Edition is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, with a smoky, leathery and sweet oriental character. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, so it lasts on the skin and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It suits nights out and evenings best, and it also works for leisure time. Though unisex, it reads closer to masculine. Oud and leather lead the scent, while sandalwood lays a woody base. Frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge, rose brings a soft floral sweetness, and musk blends it all into a smooth backdrop. The spicy and oriental accords give the whole a warm, dense feel.

Rose Night

7.3

Montale · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Montale Rose Night pairs Bulgarian rose with amber, Sumatran patchouli and white musk, a floral and woody unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out best. The rose leads, but it sits on a sweet, powdery base. Amber pushes the scent in a warm, oriental direction, patchouli adds an earthy, spicy depth, and white musk softens it all. The fresh accord stays in the background and lightens the heavier side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Montale Deep Roses and Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance have a close profile.

Sweet Flowers

7.1

Montale · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Sweet Flowers is a fresh, sweet floral built on jasmine and tuberose, softened by cotton candy and white peach; it is sold as unisex but is mostly seen as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine and tuberose, while bergamot adds a light freshness. Cotton candy and white peach give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness, vanilla settles it onto a creamy base, and patchouli leaves a faint spicy edge in the background. The character is synthetic and bright rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear, and voters call it modern and feminine. Rule Fragrances Rule #3 Sensate and Zara Woman 92, Champs Elysees Paris have a close profile.

Leather Patchouli

7.9

Montale · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Montale Leather Patchouli is a sweet, spicy and smoky leathery woody scent, described as unisex and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick winter and autumn. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the occasions it leans towards. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Taken as a whole, it is leathery, earthy and smoky. Patchouli and oud build a woody, animal base, saffron adds spice and frankincense deepens the smoke. Vanilla softens the sweetness and rounds out the oriental feel. Yves Saint Laurent Noble Leather and Kajal Warek have a close profile.

Ginger Musk

6.1

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Ginger Musk is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, fruity and slightly powdery texture, and it leans towards spring and autumn. It opens with ginger, which brings a spicy, bright edge. In the heart, blackcurrant and white musk add a fruity, creamy softness. The base of red fruits keeps the sweetness going, while synthetic and animal touches give it a faintly oriental air. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest it for autumn and spring, in the evening or at leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine, so its gender lean is soft.

Aoud Flowers

7.1

Montale · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Aoud Flowers is a unisex scent that sets floral and woody accords on a sweet, spicy base, leaning towards evening and night wear. It opens with bergamot, teakwood and gaiac wood, and rose and geranium carry the floral heart. The base of ambergris, white musk and oud settles into a sweet, earthy, slightly synthetic woodiness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits right in the middle. Montale Aoud Safran and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Deep Roses

7.4

Montale · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Montale Deep Roses is a sweet, spicy rose scent that sets its floral heart against a woody, powdery and slightly smoky backdrop, and reads as a fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and peony for a fresh start. Rose and oud form the heart, the rose carrying the floral side and the oud adding smoke and wood. Amber and white musk sweeten the base and close it with a powdery warmth.