The Perfume Library

Pretty Fruity

5.7

Montale · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Pretty Fruity is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly seen as an everyday or leisure scent, followed by the office. Most voters find it feminine. The top is led by citrus fruits, blackcurrant and passion fruit. Magnolia and lily of the valley bring a soft floral note to the heart, and musk stays in the base. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly gourmand, powdery side. Musk Collection Daydream and Loewe Agua Miami Beach have a close profile.

Aromatic Lime

6.0

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Montale Aromatic Lime is a fresh, green citrus unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Lime and bitter orange come first, with galbanum adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, myrrh and saffron bring a spicy, resinous depth. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Odur Pinus and Marc Jacobs Bang have a close profile.

Louban

7.5

Montale · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Montale Louban is a unisex scent where floral and woody notes meet a sweet, spicy warmth with a green touch. Louban has very strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is possible. Though unisex, voters read it as somewhat more feminine. Musk, oud, Indian sandalwood, violet leaf, Indonesian patchouli and Turkish rose sit together. The rose and violet leaf carry the floral and green side, while oud, sandalwood and patchouli add a woody, resinous depth. Musk settles it onto a soft, powdery base. Eyüp Sabri Tuncer Indian Oud and Arabian Oud Majestic Special Oud have a close profile.

Aoud Purple Rose

7.3

Montale · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Aoud Purple Rose is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs rose with saffron and oud. Rose and saffron open it, then sandalwood, patchouli and oud settle the heart onto a woody, resinous base. Ambergris, leather and white musk sit underneath, while the floral and powdery side softens the leathery edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Though unisex, the votes lean feminine. Montale Aoud Moon and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Aoud Velvet

6.5

Montale

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Aoud Velvet is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs Arabian oud with vanilla and tonka bean. Ylang-ylang, tiaré and orange blossom give it a dense, creamy floral heart, while Mysore sandalwood and Arabian oud ground it in wood. Vanilla and tonka bean add sweetness, and the spicy, powdery touches keep it firmly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, nights out and leisure time leading the occasions; summer is the least favoured season. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Candy Rose

6.4

Montale · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Candy Rose is a feminine floral that leans towards spring and summer, with a fresh, fruity and sweet character. It opens with lychee, blood orange and red fruits, a bright, sugary fruit note. In the heart, rose, lily of the valley and patchouli bring the floral side forward, with the patchouli adding a slight woody depth. White musk and vanilla dry it down into a powdery, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. More than half of voters find it feminine.

Bengal Oud

7.7

Montale · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Bengal Oud is a woody, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that sets Nepalese oud, leather and iris alongside rose, patchouli and amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. It opens with bitter orange and bergamot, adding a little brightness beside the Nepalese oud. In the heart, iris, Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine bring a soft floral side, while leather and patchouli add an earthy, leathery weight. The base of vetiver, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood is woody and sweet, and white musk smooths it into something creamy and powdery.

Aqua Gold

6.7

Montale · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aqua Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in character. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with Italian citrus fruits and lavender building that clean feel. Jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, while white musk smooths the edges. Cedarwood and leather give a woody, lightly spicy base, with a sweet tone staying in the background.

Intense Black Aoud

7.1

Montale · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Intense Black Aoud is a unisex oriental woody scent that pairs Cambodian oud and Indonesian patchouli with rose and mandarin orange, and it suits evenings and colder weather. Cambodian oud and Indonesian patchouli build a woody, animalic backbone. Rose adds a floral note and mandarin orange a fruity sweetness, while musk settles it onto a creamy base. The spicy, oriental character leads, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Arabian Oud Royal Oud and Rasasi Maisam have a close profile.

Aoud Moon / Moon Aoud

7.1

Montale · 2011

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Montale Aoud Moon / Moon Aoud is a smoky, spicy blend of rose and oud, leaning leathery and earthy; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits night-outs and evenings best. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it sits between the two. Rose, saffron and oud open it, the floral side sharpened by spice. Vetiver, leather and patchouli form a woody, earthy heart. Ambergris and sandalwood soften the base and close it on an oriental warmth. Montale Aoud Purple Rose and Rania J. Cuir Andalou have a close profile.

Wood On Fire

6.9

Montale · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Montale Wood On Fire is a smoky, sweet woody fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and nearly half of voters find it masculine. It opens with smoked cedar, frankincense and Calabrian lemon; the heart of Nepalese oud, burnt vetiver and sandalwood builds a woody, smoky air. In the base, labdanum, tonka bean, amber and toffee sweeten it into a resinous, spicy warmth.

Aoud Shiny

7.1

Montale · 2008

Floral · Green · Sweet

Montale Aoud Shiny is a floral and woody unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Bulgarian rose leads at the start. In the heart, nagarmotha and violet leaf add a green, slightly earthy edge to the rose. Sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base. Sweet, spicy and oriental accords run through it as well. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Though classed as unisex, voters lean toward a feminine character. Kilian Rose Oud and Tom Ford Café Rose have a close profile.

Orange Flowers

7.0

Montale · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Montale Orange Flowers is a feminine fragrance led by citrus and floral accords, with a sweet, powdery side. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and lemon for a bright citrus start, while spices add a touch of warmth. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral core; honey adds sweetness and Sumatran patchouli brings a green, earthy tone. Vanilla, cedarwood, white musk and oakmoss settle into a soft, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character is most often seen as feminine. LPDO Mystique Love and Mancera Roses Jasmine have a close profile.

Fruits of the Musk

6.3

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Fruits of the Musk is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral scent, with blackberry and raspberry resting on a soft bed of white musk. The whole composition is built around summer fruit: Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot add brightness, blackberry and raspberry carry the sweetness, while Bulgarian rose and strawberry leaf bring a light floral and green touch. White musk softens everything, and the synthetic accord gives it a clean, smooth feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although it is sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Vetiver des Sables

6.4

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montale Vetiver des Sables is a fresh, woody unisex scent led by vetiver and seawater, rounded out by spices and mahogany; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in summer and spring, for leisure and office hours; it leans masculine for most, though it reads fine as unisex. As a whole it smells fresh and citrusy with an aquatic feel. Vetiver brings an earthy, green thread, the spices add a little warmth, and mahogany gives a woody, resinous depth. A slightly synthetic sheen can be picked out too.

Royal Aoud

6.0

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montale Royal Aoud is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a smoky, spicy oud, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: grapefruit and kumquat give it a bright, fruity lift, while spices and woods add a dry, woody weight beneath. Oud sits at the centre, and the oriental, animal and smoky sides of the accords come through clearly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure and nights out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Areej Al Ameerat Sapphire Royal Oud and Rasasi Dhan Al Oudh Al Nokhba.

Rendez-vous à Moscou

7.2

Montale · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Rendez-vous à Moscou is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Jasmine and rose set the floral line, while vanilla and patchouli pull it towards a sweet, spicy and slightly oriental tone. Fruity and powdery touches soften it, and a synthetic edge is noticeable too. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure time and nights out more than the office. Most voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Câline Femme Florale and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

Arabians Rose Leather

7.2

Montale · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Arabians Rose Leather is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings or nights out, pairing rose, leather and oud with a spicy sweetness. Taif rose and black leather run side by side through the whole scent. Cambodian oud and spices darken the character, vanilla and musk soften that edge, and sandalwood lays a woody base. Beside the floral and sweet accords, smoky, resinous, earthy and animalic tones come through. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is picked most often for nights out and evenings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Taif Al-Emarat KSA and Amouage Ajwad have a close profile.

Be My Plum

6.9

Montale · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Montale Be My Plum is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity character over a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for night out and business. Plum and plum blossom give the fruity, floral core, backed by tuberose, ylang-ylang and tiaré. Coconut and vanilla sugar sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while pink pepper brings a light spicy touch. Oud and white musk stay in the background. Mancera Coco Vanille and Giardini di Toscana Borabora have a close profile.

Embruns d'Essaouira

6.5

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Montale Embruns d'Essaouira is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while night-out and evening use get fewer votes. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle on gender. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic, softened by a floral touch. Sandalwood and Atlas cedar lay a woody base, and spices add warmth to it. Iodine and musk give it a clean, sea-air quality. Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Bond No. 9 Shelter Island have a close profile.

Aoud Lavender

6.5

Montale · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Aoud Lavender is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs lavender with oud and amber, floral and sweet with a spicy, woody side. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Al Rehab Chelsea Man (Perfume Oil) and Saint Hilaire Private Black have a close profile. It opens with bergamot, Calabrian lemon and saffron alongside lavender, fresh yet spicy. The heart brings Sumatran patchouli and floral notes, turning earthy and floral. The base of oud, amber, Mysore sandalwood and white musk settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery foundation.

Chypré Fruité

6.8

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Chypré Fruité is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens a chypre backbone with tropical fruits. Rose, bergamot and jasmine lead, and tropical fruits sweeten the heart. Patchouli, oakmoss and musk settle into a chypre base. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge runs alongside the floral-fruity texture. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads feminine and classic. Rasasi Balance and Alfred Ritchy Urban have a close profile.

Cedrat Lova

7.4

Montale · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Cedrat Lova is a unisex scent that opens with Calabrian lemon, ginger and bergamot, then carries that fresh bite onto a woody base of sandalwood and oud. The top pairs lemon, ginger, bergamot and Sicilian citron into a bright, spicy citrus. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, Jasminum auriculatum and Cambodian oud join floral softness to a woody depth. The base of ambergris, tonka bean, Cuban tobacco and oakmoss sweetens and weighs it down, though the aquatic, fresh side never quite disappears. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and very few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings also suiting it. Voters read it as more masculine, with a modern feel.

Steam Aoud

6.5

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Montale Steam Aoud is a woody, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, evening and daytime wear come out about evenly. Most voters read it as masculine, with a fair number finding it feminine. The scent is built entirely from oud, rose, amber and caraway. Over an oriental, spicy body, woody, earthy, smoky and leathery tones dominate, while the floral and fresh sides stay in the background and a synthetic edge shows through. Oud and caraway lead, with rose and amber softening them. Massimo Dutti Red Evening and Swiss Arabian Shadha have a close profile.