Red Aoud

Montale · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2008

≈ $190 · 100ml · approx. retail

Red Aoud (2008) is a bold Woody Spicy fragrance that leads with oud and black pepper before revealing a spiced rose and saffron heart, settling into a dry sandalwood and vetiver base. It is a key entry in Montale's Aoud Collection and highly regarded for its intensity and longevity.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

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