Black Aoud

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Black Aoud

Montale · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2006

≈ $80 · 3.4oz · approx. retail

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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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The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

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