Black Aoud

Montale · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2006

≈ $190 · 100ml · approx. retail

Black Aoud (2006) is one of Montale's most iconic masculine fragrances, anchoring a powerful Damask rose over a dark, smoky agarwood and patchouli base. Pierre Montale created it as a bold statement of Middle Eastern oud tradition translated for Western fine fragrance.

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Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

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