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Perfumer
Black Aoud
masculine
Created by Pierre Montale
Black Aoud by Montale is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Black Aoud was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
33%
Spr
18%
Sum
82%
Fall
Day & Night
40%
Day
96%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
3,802 votes
3.93
Love it
1.6k42%
Like it
1.2k32%
OK
2727%
Dislike
60416%
Hate it
1263%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 44 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Black Aoud is a polarizing budget oud fragrance praised for exceptional longevity, value, and unique scent character, but criticized for its extreme potency and overpowering nature. Most enthusiasts recommend it as a successful niche fragrance for those with experienced noses, though it requires careful application to avoid overwhelming others.
Strengths
- Excellent longevity (24+ hours on skin, 48+ on clothing)
- Outstanding value for money at budget-friendly price point
- Unisex wearability with dark, seductive rose and oud combination
- Unique Montale signature oud note that's distinctive and memorable
Weaknesses
- Extremely potent and heavy - often requires only half a spray or less
- Rose-forward profile may smell old-fashioned or church-like to some
- Overwhelming projection (room-filling at 6+ feet) not suitable for all settings
- Cheap synthetic composition despite pleasant smell
Best for
Evening wear and formal occasionsFragrance enthusiasts with diverse collectionsCold weather and winter seasonsThose seeking bold, statement fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
