01/04/2024
Landshark321
522 Reviews
Landshark321
1
Great rose/oud/leather blend, what Montale does best
Montale Oud Edition is a 2021 release that’s a very pleasant take on oud/rose/leather concept that Montale and Mancera have produced—arguably, to excess—in a very large catalogue that includes many scents that arguably fit this profile. It immediately strikes me as a smoother, more rounded out take on a couple of recent favorites of mine, both 2019 offerings, Mancera Precious Oud and Montale Oud Dream. Oud Edition is a bit safer than both, frankly, without the booze of Precious Oud or some of the sharper edge of Oud Dream, and it’s not over-the-top rosy, so it’s a really nice introductory option for this type of fragrance. It’s also less sharp and heady than Montale Red Aoud, Black Aoud, or White Aoud.
Overall, I think this fragrance is great, but it’s simply a bit redundant with other options I love, but I’d encourage others to check it out if it seems interesting. It performs well, has a great balance of notes without any individual accord taking over, and is a great example of what this brand does so well—smooth ouds with rose and sometimes leather (as in this case), saffron, other resins, etc.
I obtained my sample from Olfactif (at the standard $170 for 100ml pricing), an official retailer, and there are other official retailers/boutiques in the US like Krystal Fragrance, and it’s sold on the secondary market as well via FragranceNet.
8 out of 10
Overall, I think this fragrance is great, but it’s simply a bit redundant with other options I love, but I’d encourage others to check it out if it seems interesting. It performs well, has a great balance of notes without any individual accord taking over, and is a great example of what this brand does so well—smooth ouds with rose and sometimes leather (as in this case), saffron, other resins, etc.
I obtained my sample from Olfactif (at the standard $170 for 100ml pricing), an official retailer, and there are other official retailers/boutiques in the US like Krystal Fragrance, and it’s sold on the secondary market as well via FragranceNet.
8 out of 10
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