The smell in short
The first thing you smell is incense and leather. The heart brings incense and musk. On the skin it settles into musk and oud. Overall it smells oud and smoky.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Paris Oud Edition 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
Montale Paris Oud Edition EDP in detail
Montale is the house behind Paris Oud Edition EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Is Paris Oud Edition long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Lattafa Velvet Oud and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex. Base notes like musk and oud are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Paris Oud Edition price and value
In Europe it costs about €122, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Other Montale perfumes
This house has 59 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Paris Chocolate Greedy, Intense Cafe and Paris Ristretto Intense Cafe.
Its style
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by smoky and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and smoky smells and notes like incense and musk. Less obvious notes include oud, oud and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.24 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Paris Oud Edition dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Velvet Oud (9 shared notes), Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex (8 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes) and Pineward Perfumes Funerie unisex (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex starts from €63.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Paris Oud Edition better for day or night?
Night. It suits evenings and going out.
Is Paris Oud Edition unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.