What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is oud and sandalwood. The heart brings black tea and oud. On the skin it settles into madagascar vanilla and oud. Overall it smells oud and woody.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paris Dark Aoud notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Montale Paris Dark Aoud EDP
Paris Dark Aoud EDP is made by Montale. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Is Paris Dark Aoud long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like madagascar vanilla and oud are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by woody and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and woody smells and notes like black tea and madagascar vanilla. Less obvious notes include spices, sandalwood and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.68 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Paris Dark Aoud: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Montale Paris Oud Edition has more depth.
Paris Dark Aoud dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Montale Paris Oud Edition (4 shared notes), Montale Paris Wood On Fire (4 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Fleur unisex (3 shared notes).
More questions
Is Paris Dark Aoud expensive?
It is mid priced: about €110 in Europe.
Is Paris Dark Aoud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.