What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is agarwood (oud). The heart brings tobacco and rose. On the skin it settles into leather and ambergris. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Paris Fantastic Oud 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
A closer look at Montale Paris Fantastic Oud EDP
Montale is the house behind Paris Fantastic Oud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Will people notice Paris Fantastic Oud?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €115. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Paris Fantastic Oud: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like tobacco and leather. Less obvious notes include patchouli and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Paris Fantastic Oud
Similar picks to try: Montale Paris Oud Edition (6 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes) and Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Paris Fantastic Oud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Paris Fantastic Oud come out?
It came out in 2018.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.