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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Fantastic Oud
feminine
Fantastic Oud by Montale is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Fantastic Oud was launched in 2018. Top note is Agarwood (Oud); middle notes are Tobacco, Rose, Patchouli, Incense and Styrax; base notes are Leather, Ambergris and Sandalwood.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
84%
Win
39%
Spr
23%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
65%
Day
88%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
432 votes
3.88
Love it
13631%
Like it
17641%
OK
6515%
Dislike
4210%
Hate it
133%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 5 community opinions from Reddit
6.2
/ 10 community score
Fantastic Oud is a divisive fragrance that appeals primarily as a beginner-friendly, affordable oud option with a soft sandalwood dry-down. However, its notably weak performance and lack of complexity compared to other Montale offerings limit its appeal to more experienced fragrance enthusiasts.
Strengths
- Soft and wearable oud, approachable for beginners
- Good value at ~$100 USD on grey market
- Pleasant sweet sandalwood base after initial oud
- Enjoyable on skin if it matches your preferences
Weaknesses
- Very short longevity (approximately 30 minutes)
- Weak compared to other Montale fragrances
- Nothing particularly special or distinctive
Best for
Oud fragrance beginnersCasual daywearBudget-conscious buyers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
