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Montale•France (Est. 2003)•2006Eau de ParfumMasculine Leaning6 views

Black Aoud

Master Perfumer:Pierre Montale(France)

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Black Aoud is the undisputed sovereign of the rose-oud genre. Pierre Montale harnessed high-concentration natural Cambodian oud and married it to a dramatic, blood-red velvet rose absolute. The earthy patchouli and ambered labdanum base creates legendary, room-filling projection and days of fabric tenacity.

Longevity (Hours): 14-20 Hours

Sillage / Projection: Enormous (Room Filler)

Versatility Score: 8.5/10

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OLFACTORY ARCHITECTURE & NOTE PYRAMID3-Tier Molecular Dispersion

Olfactory Note Pyramid

Layer-by-layer molecular breakdown of top, heart, and base notes.

TIER 1 • OPENING

Top Notes (Opening)

First 0 - 30 Minutes•High Volatility

Sparkling, lightweight molecules released upon initial atomization.

Mandarin OrangeCitrusClick to inspect

RoseFloralClick to inspect

TIER 2 • CORE CHARACTER

Heart Notes (Core Character)

30 Min - 4 Hours•Moderate Volatility (Core)

The heart constructing the main olfactory signature and sillage aura.

PatchouliWoodyClick to inspect

French LabdanumSmoky/ResinousClick to inspect

TIER 3 • FIXATIVE FOUNDATION

Base Notes (Drydown & Fixatives)

4 - 24+ Hours•Low Volatility (Base)

Dense molecular fixatives, woods, and resins anchoring the scent to skin.

Agarwood (Oud)Smoky/ResinousClick to inspect

MuskMuskClick to inspect

MOLECULAR SILLAGE STREAM• 0m → 24h+

Spectral Scent Dispersion

TIER 1 • OPENING PHASE0 min

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OLFACTORY SPECTRUMSensory Balance

Dominant Accords & Character Matrix

Main accords determined by chromatographic composition and volatile oils.

5 Primary Accords

Cumulative Accord DistributionDominant to Subtle

Rose

35%

Dominant Accord

Oud

30%

Strong Body

Patchouli

20%

Strong Body

Floral

10%

Supporting Nuance

Musky

Supporting Nuance

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA VERDICTVerified Empirical Wear Tests

The Olfactory Verdict

Objective consensus mapped through chemical volatility metrics and verified collector evaluations.

Longevity & Adhesion≈ 14-20 Hours

Exceptional All-Day Longevity

Skin Volatility Curve100%

Formula TenacityEau de Parfum

0hTop

4hHeart

8hBase

12h+Fixation

High molecular weight base molecules and resins adhere firmly to the skin from morning into late night.

Sillage & Projection2.5 m+

Enormous (Room Filler)

Room-Filling TrailTier 4 / 4

0.5m1.5m2.5m3m+

Powerhouse sillage leaving an undeniable, long-lasting acoustic trail.

Profile & CharacterSpectrum

Universal Unisex Accord

Feminine

Unisex

Masculine

Core IdentityRose • Oud

Versatility Index8.5 / 10

Balanced accords harmonize masculine and feminine facets with equal elegance.

CLIMATIC AFFINITY & TIME CYCLE

When to Wear It?

Seasonal Affinity Distribution

Dominant: Winter

Winter•Cold & Crisp

60%

Spring•Mild & Fresh

10%

Summer•Warm & Sunny

Fall•Cool & Breezy

30%

Time of Day & Chrono Rhythm

Night

Daytime•Office & Sunlight

Night•Evening & Event

80%

24h Round-the-Clock•All-Day Signature

11%

TARGET ENVIRONMENTS & VENUES

Ideal Places & Social Settings

TARGET ENVIRONMENT

FORMAL & GALA

Gala, Wedding & Formal Venues

Commanding architectural base crafted for wedding halls, black-tie galas, and formal receptions.

2–4 Sprays96% Fit

RESTAURANT & BAR

Fine Dining, Restaurant & Rooftop

Refined trail complements fine-dining restaurants, hotel bars, and rooftop lounges without clashing.

1–2 Sprays93% Fit

PARTY & NIGHTLIFE

Party, Nightclub & Entertainment

Expressive projection cuts cleanly through nightclubs, lively cocktail bars, concerts, and parties.

2–4 Sprays90% Fit

CULTURE & LOUNGE

Gallery, Theater & Private Lounges

Nuanced molecular layers shine in art galleries, theaters, museums, and quiet private clubs.

1–2 Sprays87% Fit

SPECTRAL ANALYSIS & FORMULATIONMolecular Fingerprint

GC-MS Chemical Compounds & Fixatives

Spectrometry-identified aromatic molecules and synthetic fixative captives forming the scent backbone.

Citronellol

CAS: 106-22-9

Dewy fresh rose petal, rosy geranium leaf, and luminous citrus-floral lift.

Function: Essential rose alcohol imparting natural petal realism to Damask rose and geranium accords.

Geraniol

CAS: 106-24-1

Sweet blooming red rose, palmarosa nectar, and sunny fruity-floral fullness.

Function: Foundational monoterpenoid of Rosa damascena oil bringing lush heart volume.

Eugenol

CAS: 97-53-0

Warm Zanzibar clove bud, spicy carnation petal, and radiant oriental heat.

Function: Key phenylpropanoid in clove, cinnamon leaf, and bay oil energizing spicy-amber compositions.

Patchoulol

CAS: 5986-55-0

Deep earthy forest floor, dark cocoa-woodiness, and velvety balsamic base tenacity.

Function: Sesquiterpene alcohol defining the longevity and richness of natural Indonesian patchouli oil.

Linalool

CAS: 78-70-6

Luminous floral-woody freshness with bergamot, lavender, and petitgrain nuances.

Function: Naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol bridging radiant citrus openings into floral hearts.

Iso E Super

CAS: 54464-57-2

Velvety, cedar-like, ambergris-sheen, transparent and expanding woody aura.

Function: Synthesized by IFF; forms the heart of modern niche perfumery (e.g. Santal 33, Molecule 01).

ENCYCLOPEDIA SCENT SYNOPSIS & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONVerified Taxonomy

Curated Olfactory Encyclopedia & Laboratory Technical Standard

Montale Black Aoud is a legendary 2006 dark oriental masterpiece by Pierre Montale, widely regarded as the cornerstone of Western niche oud perfumery, pairing velvety crimson Bulgarian roses with dark Cambodian agarwood and earthy patchouli.

Fragrance HouseMontaleFrance • Est. 2003

Nose (Perfumer)Pierre MontaleFrance

ConcentrationEau de Parfum14-20 Hours Longevity

Release & Gender2006 • Masculine LeaningEnormous (Room Filler) Sillage

PRIMARY AROMA CHEMICALS IDENTIFIED IN FORMULA

ISO 9235 Standard

Citronellol106-22-9

Geraniol106-24-1

Eugenol97-53-0

Patchoulol5986-55-0

Linalool78-70-6

Iso E Super54464-57-2

Batch Code History & Reformulations

Documented IFRA reformulations and vintage variation logs.

Pioneering 2006 formulation in Montale's iconic light-shielding black aluminum flacon with locking clip.

CURATORIAL FAQ DOSSIERVerified Facts

Key Questions & Curatorial FAQ for Black Aoud

Direct answers regarding longevity, seasonal pairing, olfactory notes, and formulation batch history for Montale Black Aoud.

How long does Montale Black Aoud last, and how is its sillage projection?

Black Aoud demonstrates an authentic longevity of approximately 14-20 Hours on skin and textiles, projecting with a "Enormous (Room Filler)" sillage radius.

Which seasons and occasions are ideal for wearing Black Aoud?

Black Aoud performs at its peak during Winter & Autumn (Fine Dining, Restaurant & Rooftop, Gala, Wedding & Formal Venues), boasting a curatorial versatility rating of 8.5/10.

What are the signature fragrance notes and olfactory pyramid of Black Aoud?

Opens with notes of Mandarin Orange, Rose, transitions through Patchouli, French Labdanum, and grounds into Agarwood (Oud), Musk. Driven by Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol molecular aroma compounds.