Question 1

What's the difference between Royal Aoud and Dark Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Royal Aoud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2005) dominated by Citrus accords. Dark Aoud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2011) leaning on Oud accords. They share 4 accords: Oud, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Royal Aoud or Dark Aoud?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Royal Aoud scores 3.79/5 vs Dark Aoud at 4.11/5. Dark Aoud's standout strength: Dark, atmospheric aesthetic appeals to niche fragrance enthusiasts. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Royal Aoud and Dark Aoud smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Dark Aoud: The provided Reddit discussion does not contain direct community opinions about Dark Aoud by Montale specifically.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Royal Aoud or Dark Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Royal Aoud vs Dark Aoud?

Accepted Answer

Royal Aoud scores highest for fall wear; Dark Aoud scores highest for winter wear. Royal Aoud leans evening, Dark Aoud leans evening.

Royal Aoud vs Dark Aoud

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Eigenschap	Royal Aoud	Dark Aoud
Merk	Montale	Montale
Jaar	2005	2011
Beoordeling	3.79	4.11
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	0