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Eau de parfum

Montale Red Aoud

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Gender:
Unisex
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Segment:
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Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

The fragrance Montale Red Aoud, known in Russia as "Montale Red Aoud" or "Red Aoud", was introduced by the perfume house Montale in 2008.

This release was part of the Around The Aoud collection, which explores diverse interpretations of the legendary oud note.

Montale, founded in the early 2000s, is renowned for bringing the atmosphere of the mysterious East to the heart of Paris, creating niche fragrances with deep character.

Red Aoud is available in eau de parfum concentration, ensuring a rich and long-lasting scent on the skin.

The fragrance falls into the unisex category, inviting both women and men to discover its versatility.

Its fragrance families — spicy and woody — emphasize the oriental direction and warmth of the composition.

Positioning and Wearability

Montale Red Aoud has a subtle sillage, making it ideal for intimate encounters or daily wear, when a discreet but expressive accent is needed.

Its versatility allows it to be worn in cool seasons, such as autumn and winter, or in evening looks, where it adds mystery.

While specific recommendations for dosage on skin and clothing are not provided, usually 2-3 sprays of eau de parfum are sufficient for a balanced effect.

If you liked Red Aoud, you might explore similar fragrances: Montale Chocolate Greedy with its sweet notes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood for a more luxurious oud experience, and Montale Arabians, which continues the brand's oriental theme.

Creators and Influence

The creative director and perfumer behind Red Aoud was Pierre Montale, whose approach to fragrance creation often focuses on rich, natural ingredients and oriental motifs.

His work on this release strengthened Montale's reputation as one of the leaders in the world of oud perfumery, bringing a modern interpretation of classical elements.

The fragrance reflects the brand's DNA, combining Parisian elegance with exotic depth, making it recognizable among niche perfume enthusiasts.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

Pyramid and Fragrance Development

The top notes of Montale Red Aoud open with a bold duo of black pepper and oud, creating a spicy and smoky start that instantly captures attention.

In the heart of the composition, a rich bouquet of cumin, iris, rose and saffron unfolds, adding floral tenderness and warm spicy chords that smoothly transition to the base.

The base of the fragrance consists of sandalwood and vetiver, providing a solid woody and earthy support that makes the composition long-lasting and cozy on the skin.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Montale
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://montaleparfums.com
Year of production 2008
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder RSS Enterprises

Composition pyramid

Black Pepper
Oud
Cumin
Iris
Rose
Sandalwood
Vetiver

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
25%
Unisex
62%
Female
12%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
12%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
12%
For every day
12%
Sex
12%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
57%
Spring
Spring
14%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
29%
For what style / mood
Casual
25%
Gala
25%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
12%
26-35 years old
62%
36-45 years
25%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
14%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
14%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
17%
Exoticism
33%
Luxury
33%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
17%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
4
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Too sharp and overloaded with woody notes. Can't detect any roses. The longevity is impressive, of course, but it's more of a masculine scent than a feminine one
5/5
5
Montale Red Aoud - it's just a nightmare! Agarwood and red pepper, plus saffron and cumin, as if someone decided to mix everything imaginable. Rose, iris root, vetiver, and sandalwood - that's just too much!! The scent is too intense, even overwhelming. It feels like it's not just a perfume, but a real exotic bomb that blows your mind. Don't recommend it if you don't want to be drowned in this fragrant cacophony!
2/5
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Wow, what an oily rose this is! The saffron and pepper hit your nose so hard that even soap doesn't help wash it off. The base is just terribly heavy, it gives the impression that this fragrance is meant for some dark deeds? 😲
4/5
4
This scent is just insane! Oud, black pepper, saffron - deep and harsh. It sounds strong, if you overdo it, you can oversaturate. No flowers heard
5/5
5
What an amazing scent! It's like a whole flower meadow. The brightness and depth are simply stunning. Oud is present, but you primarily smell the flowers, and the woody notes give it a perfect finish. The fragrance is truly deep, rich, and with a hint of sweetness
4/5
4
Strange scent, but addictive. On skin it first seemed like paint smell. Was surprised. Behind the ears after a couple of minutes I smelled spicy cookies. In the pyramid I don't smell rose, pepper, wood - like a different scent. But still beautiful! Typical Montale - oriental, sweetish and sticky 🌟
5/5
5
What an amazing oriental fragrance! Saffron, it seems, gives it that very oriental note. Spices clearly dominate the oud here. The rose is simply magnificent, not aggressive, rather soft, like lipstick. Cumin is listed in the pyramid, but fortunately, I don't smell it. Of all Montale ouds, this fragrance has become my favorite
3/5
3
The scent, to me, is more spicy than woody. It'll definitely suit those with a strong character and persistence. For delicate souls, this is definitely not the one 😏
4/5
4
Oud is really wood, just so you know. This fragrance opened up so brightly and richly, truly from the heart. Also worth noting is its warm softness, which reminds you of a cat's steps. Such a little kitty, with character, yeah

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