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Intense Black Aoud
The tension between an office desk at dusk, where the light begins to dim and the scent of musk and rose lingers in the air.
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Intense Black AoudPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Woman Searose Summer Edition 2019 · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Montale, Intense Black Aoud is crafted by Pierre Montale and combines woody, rose, animalic, warm spicy, patchouli, citrus, musky, and floral accords. The composition opens with a bright burst of citrus before transitioning into the heart of rich rose and warm spices. This is anchored by a deep base of patchouli and musk that adds an earthy, smoky quality. It's a fragrance that balances opulence with restraint, making it suitable for both day and night.
Apply one or two sprays at your pulse points; the citrus opening is bright but fades quickly into the richer heart and base notes. This fragrance works best in cooler weather when its warm spices and musky undertones can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Intense Black Aoud, Montale
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.
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The originalIntense Black AoudMontale · Premium · $100–250Davidoff · 2019Cool Water Woman Searose Summer Edition 2019Shares Mandarin orange and Muskunder $40★ 3.97 (34)
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Adds amber, leather and vanilla; shares three accords.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 15%.