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Eau de parfum
Monreale Shadow Oud
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance character and release history
Monreale Shadow Oud is a unisex 2024 eau de parfum created by the British niche house Monreale.
The young brand was founded in the United Kingdom in 2021 and quickly attracted the attention of fragrance lovers drawn to sensual, expressive elixirs.
Shadow Oud continues this aesthetic, combining bold woody depth with spicy, green and floral nuances.
The fragrance belongs to the Oud Collection, a line dedicated to the multifaceted character of oud.
At the same time, Shadow Oud is not simply a heavy oriental composition: it offers a fresh contrast of fruits and citrus, the cool aromatic quality of herbs and a soft vanilla base.
Olfactive profile and development
From the very first seconds, the perfume makes a bright and confident impression.
Bergamot, blackcurrant and green apple create a juicy, slightly tart opening, while oud adds a dark woody accent to the composition from the top notes.
As the fragrance develops, the freshness gives way to a spicy, resinous heart.
Black pepper highlights the fragrance’s energetic character, incense adds dry balsamic smokiness, while geranium, lavender, lily of the valley and rose create floral volume without excessive softness.
In the base, oud sounds denser and deeper, supported by nagarmotha, patchouli, musk and vanilla.
As a result, the dry-down is warm, dark and enveloping: woody-earthy nuances are softened by creamy sweetness while retaining the distinctive expressive character of niche perfumery.
Wearability and sillage
Shadow Oud is positioned as a fragrance for women and men who enjoy noticeable compositions with a strong individual character.
Its profile unfolds particularly well in cool weather, in the evening, at events and in situations that call for an expressive fragrance style.
It can also be worn in warm weather, although its intensity should be taken into account.
Monreale Shadow Oud has very strong sillage: the composition makes a noticeable presence in the air and holds the attention of those around it for a long time.
The exact amount recommended for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the available data, so it is sensible to start with a minimal number of sprays and increase gradually, taking into account your own perception and the size of the space.
Its place in the collection and similar fragrances
What distinguishes Shadow Oud from other woody-fougère compositions is its combination of contrasts: a fruity-green opening, a spicy-incense heart and a dense oud base.
As a result, the fragrance sounds both modern and dramatic while retaining a gender-neutral versatility.
Those who enjoy rich oriental-woody compositions with noticeable sillage may want to explore The Spirit of Dubai Turath, and compare it with The Spirit of Dubai Abraj and The Spirit of Dubai Oud.
The perfumer behind Shadow Oud is not named in the available data, but the composition itself clearly conveys Monreale’s ambitious style and the brand’s desire to work with striking, sensual accords.
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