Intense Black Aoud by Montale
Men Women 2017
Description
Intense Black Aoud by Montale is a woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, the nose behind this composition is Pierre Montale.
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381 votes
- Positive 77%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 8.4%
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Leading answer Love it
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About Intense Black Aoud
Intense Black Aoud by Montale is a woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, the nose behind this composition is Pierre Montale.
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
310 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
376 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
239 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
213 votes
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Juanch1las
It’s an elegant perfume with great projection and longevity, but you need patience to see how it evolves. It’s not for everyone; some find it overwhelming due to the rose and wood, while others adore the patchouli. Perfect for making a statement, but it takes character to wear.
Juanch1las
An elegant perfume with great projection and longevity. You need patience to see how the scent evolves. It’s not for everyone; I was told it smelled like death due to the rose and wood, though others appreciate the patchouli. It’s for occasions where you want to turn heads, and you need character to wear it.
molletmod.73
One of the best ouds from Montale. And here we go… This time it’s a strong Indian oud tamed by a rose that, gradually, as it moves from the opening to the dry down (3-4 hours), takes over the aroma and gives it a seductive and elegant touch. Long-lasting and addictive. That’s why they call it ‘intense’. Although oud is usually a mature man’s scent, this is the most unisex you can find in this line of perfumery. In the niche world, it’s among the best in this note where the house is a specialist; it’s not challenging or hard to wear (of course, in summer, an Acqua di Giò or a citrus is better) nor is it too expensive.
Agustinscent
A perfume monster, one of the best in my collection. The quality and potency stand out; it lasts me more than 12 hours and projects a ton.
shalimar78
I loved the quality of this perfume, a fixation I rarely experience. The first time I tried it, I sprayed it on my hand and it was so impressive that I washed my hands several times, cleaned my house, even used bleach, and it still smelled. Its main note is oud, but the rose feels almost equal to it. It’s a strong but elegant unisex; apply a little because it’s potent. I loved it for being outside of what one is used to smelling in perfumes. I reiterate that this perfume is an extract; nowadays, most perfumes, even expensive niche ones, don’t last and project poorly. This one is a king of perfumes; for me, it’s a jewel in my collection. All my respect and admiration to Montale.
jerry drake
I must say I prefer the original version, a bit lighter and less potent in its characteristic note. This Intense is still a great job, a spicy-fruity oud that is noticeable for quite some time (4 sprays are enough) and I’ve noticed it with good presence while walking around the city. The scent is in line with several proposals I’ve already tested, surely well-crafted and with good personality. A house that deserves to be explored more attentively, as, unlike others, it takes into account the budget of its potential clients and offers various ways and prices to approach its creations. A round of applause, Montale.
Pato76
Concluding with the Montale trilogy of this journey, although I could write another, I’ll only refer to the trilogy: Montale Full Incense, Montale Patchouli Leaves, and today Montale Aoud Intense. I wouldn’t say why there is so much similarity between the Black Aoud from 2006, for men only, and this Aoud Intense for men and women. Comparing notes, I only differentiate the French labdanum in the 2006 composition. The rest is the same. I’m not saying the concentrations or chemical formulas are identical, just indicating the similarity of notes. If we continue with the analysis of this Intense Aoud formulation, it doesn’t contain labdanum, so it feels somewhat less resinous and musky than the 2006 version. If I focus on the fragrance, I don’t see a major intensity development in the opening, rather a controlled launch of the Aoud note softened in the center with roses, giving a floral halo and sometimes sweet with the patchouli. All notes are supporting, as is customary in this type of fragrance, where Aoud is what predominates. Lacking originality, more of the same, and without its own identity. I bought it expecting the development to be different; perhaps I expected more versatility, but I was left waiting. Very good fragrance with Montale’s characteristic seal, don’t expect a waste of genius, but rather continue triumphing with the winning formula of the 2006 Best Seller. The previously misunderstood difference is that today’s Black Aoud Intense fragrance is a unisex formulation. Greetings.