Eau de Parfum2014
Nepal Aoud
Pierre MontaleThe nose · 249 fragrances · also made Intense Cedrat Boise (2021)Portrait →

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Nepal Aoud

A late-night meeting in a dimly lit study, where the scent of oud and leather intertwine with soft floral notes, creating an atmosphere of intimate luxury.

3.92513 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
oudleatherfresh spicyroseamberwarm spicy
Nepal AoudPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityEternal80% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak4%
Moderate13%
Long lasting32%
Eternal48%
SillageEnormous77% say strong or enormous
Intimate4%
Moderate18%
Strong34%
Enormous43%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine31%
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Unisex57%
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Feminine12%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Nepal Aoud by Montale was launched in 2014 and crafted by Pierre Montale, bringing together the rich traditions of his time spent in Saudi Arabia with a Western sensibility. This Oriental Woody fragrance opens with fresh spicy notes of saffron and nutmeg, leading to a heart of Bulgarian rose that adds depth and warmth. The base features leather and oud, creating an animalic and powdery finish that is both complex and captivating.

How to wear it

Apply Nepal Aoud sparingly to let the layers unfold gradually. The fresh spicy top notes dissipate quickly, so it's the rich base of oud and leather that will linger throughout the day. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to the skin rather than diffused in a room.

Fig. 01 — Nepal Aoud, Montale

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03 · The nose

Pierre Montale

Oud from the Arabian court

Pierre 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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06 · The Room

What people
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3.92/ 5 · 513 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 19%.

Love37%
Like38%
OK6%
Dislike17%
Hate1%
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