The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cardamom and sandalwood. The heart brings cardamom and french labdanum. On the skin it settles into amber and french labdanum. Overall it smells warm spicy and oud.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Paris White 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
Montale Paris White Aoud EDP in detail
Paris White Aoud EDP comes from Montale. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Paris White Aoud price and value
In Europe it costs about €126, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Montale Paris Wood On Fire but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
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How long it lasts
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 longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like amber and french labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
Who will like Paris White Aoud
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by oud and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and oud smells and notes like cardamom and amber. Less obvious notes include patchouli and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Perfumes that smell like Paris White Aoud
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Montale Paris Wood On Fire (6 shared notes), Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense (6 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense starts from €45.
Quick answers
Is Paris White Aoud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
How strong is Paris White Aoud?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2006.