The Perfume Library

Oud Fool Roses

7.5

Montale · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Oud Fool Roses pairs Taif rose with oud, brightened by tangerine and softened by white musk, for a woody, floral and slightly sweet rose scent. Rose and oud form the core of the scent, while tangerine adds a fresh, fruity brightness. Labdanum brings a spicy, oriental warmth, and white musk wraps everything in a powdery softness. The floral and woody sides stay balanced, with the sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu and Gritti Rialto have a close profile.

Aoud Sliver

6.4

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aoud Sliver is a fresh, earthy men's fragrance that sets a lemon and rosemary opening against lavender, geranium and a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, with night and evening use further behind. Half the voters call it masculine, though a quarter read it as feminine. Lemon and rosemary open it fresh. In the heart, lavender, geranium, lily of the valley and oud bring a green, floral touch. Cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean settle into a woody, earthy, slightly sweet fougère base. Dunhill Dunhill Edition and Houbigant Duc de Vervins have a close profile.

Aoud Damascus

6.8

Montale

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Aoud Damascus is a unisex scent that sets rose and oud on a resinous, smoky base, with a sweet, spicy edge that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Damask rose, frankincense, gurjum balsam and Arabian oud read as one piece. A sweet, floral rose meets a woody, resinous oud, and smoky, leathery, oriental tones weigh heavily over it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Garanat and Mauboussin Cristal Oud have a close profile.

Sweet Peony

6.9

Montale · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Sweet Peony is a fresh, powdery floral that sweetens peony with peach and vanilla, made for women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings. Evening and night-out votes exist too, but the weight sits in the daytime. Peony, rose and jasmine carry the floral side, while peach and coconut push it towards fruity and creamy. Vanilla and sandalwood soften the sweetness, and coffee and Java clove add a quiet spicy note in the background. M. Micallef Glamour and Mexx Perspective Woman have a close profile.

Sunset Flowers

6.6

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Sunset Flowers is a unisex fragrance led by green apple, lemon leaf and chamomile, with honeysuckle and violet rounding out the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number call it masculine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Green apple and lemon leaf draw a crisp frame, while chamomile and honeysuckle soften it into something floral. Red berries add a light fruity touch, and musk and amber keep it resting on a warm, gentle base.

Aoud Roses Petals

6.1

Montale

Floral · Green · Sweet

Montale Aoud Roses Petals pairs rose, oud and saffron in a scent that sits between floral and woody; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and evening, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, while some vote it masculine. A floral, green base carries rose and geranium, and saffron and amber push it towards sweet and spicy. Oud, cedarwood, teakwood and gaiac wood add a smoky, resinous, woody depth, with powdery and animal touches alongside. Lattafa Opulent Oud and By Terry Terryfic Oud L'Eau have a close profile.

Pink Extasy

6.8

Montale · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Pink Extasy is a feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days, pairing fresh citrus with sweet fruit. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office, with fewer choosing it for nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Black pepper, Cuban tangerine and Cuban orange open bright, with a light spicy edge. At the heart, Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine, orange blossom and orris root build a powdery floral layer. In the base, peach, raspberry and vanilla sweeten it while white musk softens it. The overall feel is fresh, fruity and powdery. Spirit Spirit of Violet Kiss and Marc Jacobs Honey (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Musk to Musk

6.4

Montale · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Montale Musk to Musk is a unisex scent built around white musk and ambergris, set on a woody base of precious woods and teakwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It smells fresh and powdery, with a soft floral touch. White musk and ambergris form the centre of that impression. Nutmeg adds a spicy warmth, while oud and teakwood give a woody depth. A slightly synthetic gloss runs through it. Montale Aoud Flowers and Mancera Purple Flowers have a close profile.

Orient Extreme

5.9

Montale

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Orient Extreme is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex oriental with woody and chypre touches; it has been discontinued. As a whole, the scent rests on the warm sweetness of honey and benzoin. Sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody base, oakmoss brings the chypre side, and rose adds a soft floral note. Citrus notes lighten the heavier sweetness a little, and musk keeps everything smooth. Its longevity and sillage are rated as strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share read it as masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Caron Pour Une Femme de Caron and Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Absolue Précieux have a close profile.

Aoud Legend

7.3

Montale · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Montale Aoud Legend is a smoky, resinous and leathery unisex scent, dense and spicy, that suits evenings in the cooler months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes third and summer trails behind. It leans towards evening and night out, and reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split between the two. Laotian oud, leather and patchouli carry the weight, while sandalwood and vetiver set a woody base. Saffron and rose add a spicy, floral edge, and benzoin, labdanum and frankincense bring resinous warmth. Oakmoss and ambergris round it off with an earthy, animalic depth.

Aoud Ambre

6.2

Montale

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Aoud Ambre is a dense, sweet, resinous and smoky oriental woody scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested above all for nights out and evenings. Though filed as a women's perfume, feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. The notes are amber, Indian cistus and oud. Amber and cistus bring the sweetness and resinous warmth, while oud pushes the woody, smoky side forward. Floral and spicy accords stay in the background, with a faint animal edge. Cartier Oud & Ambre and Massimo Dutti Red Evening have a close profile.

Velvet Flowers

6.0

Montale

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Velvet Flowers is a floral, fruity unisex scent that wears most easily in spring and fall, and suits evenings as well. Rosa centifolia, peach blossom and Lebanese jasmine lead, with fruits sweetening the mix and saffron adding a light spicy edge. Comorian ylang-ylang and gurjum balsam soften the florals underneath into a powdery, slightly synthetic texture. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall; evening, daily and leisure wear are close to equal. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Wally Vero Toscano Bianco and Paris Bleu Adage have a close profile.

Golden Aoud

7.2

Montale · 2008

Floral · Spicy · Woody

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

Aoud Sense

6.5

Montale · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Aoud Sense is a unisex scent built around oud and Bulgarian rose, spiced with clove and black pepper. It opens with sharp clove and black pepper, softened by the fruity brightness of Calabrian mandarin orange and Calabrian orange. In the heart, oud and Bulgarian rose lead, and the floral, sweet tones meet a woody, resinous base. Haitian vetiver closes it with a dry, woody line. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for leisure, night out, business and evening are spread almost evenly. Most voters find it feminine, though some read it as masculine. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) and Morph Arles have a close profile.

Bakhoor

7.3

Montale · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Montale Bakhoor is a unisex fragrance that leans towards the cooler months, smoky, resinous and leathery around an oud core. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is barely mentioned. It is placed mostly in the evening and on nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; voters read it as mostly masculine, though it works as unisex. It opens with oud, leather and saffron, spicy and smoky. The heart of Mysore sandalwood, Himalayan cedar and Haitian vetiver builds a woody body. In the base, ambergris, gaiac wood and white musk soften the oriental feel. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Muataq and Montale Aoud Leather have a close profile.

The New Rose

6.9

Montale · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale The New Rose is a fresh, fruity rose that leans towards spring and summer days and is made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and night out the occasions that come up most. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes pair blackcurrant, peach, raspberry and lemon with Bulgarian rose, so it opens fresh, citrusy and fruity. Rose, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley fill out the floral heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk sweeten the base and leave it creamy and warm.

Aoud Red Flowers

7.5

Montale · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Montale Aoud Red Flowers is a unisex scent where saffron and oud meet rose, leaning floral and spicy; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is close behind. It is worn for nights out, leisure and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, although it was released as unisex. The scent reads as one whole rather than a sequence: a floral, fruity body with a spicy, oriental feel over it. Rose and pot marigold shape the floral side, saffron adds spice, and sandalwood and oud give a woody base. A synthetic edge runs alongside. Montale Aoud Safran and Ormonde Jayne Belle de Nuit have a close profile.

Aoud Blossom

7.0

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Montale Aoud Blossom is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, woody, oriental base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it on a bright note. In the heart, tuberose, rose, ylang-ylang, violet and jasmine form a floral bouquet. In the base, sandalwood, gurjum balsam, oud and musk pull it towards a woody, spicy and slightly earthy side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and lean towards night outs, evenings and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are close.

Orchid Powder

6.8

Montale · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Orchid Powder is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand side, made for women. Ylang-ylang, orchid and white blossoms form the floral core, while coconut turns it soft, sweet and creamy. A powdery, slightly synthetic feel dominates, and the gourmand side stays clearly present. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with summer and spring slightly ahead, and suggest night outs, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Yves Rocher Vanille d'Orchidée and Rabanne Million Red for Her have a close profile.

Aoud Amber Rose

7.2

Montale · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Aoud Amber Rose is a discontinued women's perfume that sets a floral, sweet core against spice, resin and wood. Rose, oud and saffron read together throughout; grapefruit adds a fruity brightness, cedar and gaiac wood lay a woody base, and white musk softens the whole. The spicy, resinous and slightly animal tones keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though from a small number of votes. Voters split almost evenly between daytime, evening and night out, with office and leisure not far behind. Montale Aoud Safran and Mancera Roseaoud & Musc have a close profile.

Diamond Greedy

6.4

Montale · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Diamond Greedy is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs fruit with a gourmand sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes and are only a rough guide. Its sweet, fruity character places it firmly on the feminine side. Mandarin orange zest, pear and chocolate open both bright and sweet. In the heart, vanilla, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer, while white musk and patchouli settle underneath. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Câline Chérie de Fleurs and La Rive I Am Ideal have a close profile.

Original Aoud

7.0

Montale

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Montale Original Aoud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built on oud and tobacco over woods, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also works for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, yet stays unisex. Oud and tobacco form the backbone, and the woods give them a dry base. Spicy and oriental accents add warmth, while animal and earthy tones leave a rough, smoky edge.

Sandalsliver

5.7

Montale

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Sandalsliver is a floral and woody unisex scent built around jasmine and sandalwood, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick it for evening and nights out, and it also gets worn for business and leisure. Jasmine, neroli and orange blossom form a floral frame. Bergamot and citrus fruits add a touch of freshness, while vanilla and sandalwood lay a sweet, woody base. The accords also carry spicy, oriental and earthy shades.

Rendez-vous chez Harrods

8.0

Montale · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Rendez-vous chez Harrods is a unisex scent that runs sweet and spicy, with strong leathery and woody sides. Bergamot and Brazilian pink pepper open it brightly, while Cambodian oud and turmeric add a spicy weight to that sparkle. In the heart, black leather, Moroccan rose and Indonesian patchouli come forward. The base sweetens with Brazilian tonka bean, caramel and amber, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss lay a woody floor, and white musk softens it all. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with longevity scoring 8.2 out of 10. It is a warm, dense scent that suits men and women alike. Tom Ford Ombré Leather (2018) and Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic share a close profile.