Royal Aoud Montale for women and men

Opens with a fairly medicinal note that only gets stronger. Turns into an Band-Aid note that cannot be ignored. Love many of the Montale Aouds, but cannot recommend this one.

Strong, sweet, and rich, with hints of a realistic oud note right up front accompanied by a mélange of spices, dark red roses, candied citrus peel, honey, and other woods. This one made me fall head-over-heels in love at first sniff. I’m normally not fond of prominent citrus notes, but here the use of kumquat and other citrus is outstanding. The citrus complements the rose, giving it a deep, dark, sensual aspect that is missing in lighter rose scents while bypassing the marzipan notes found in so many Arabian-style rose compositions. At the same time, the citrus complements the woody notes, playing up their pungent, resinous aspects.

Although strong at first, the fragrance quickly settles down into a well-mannered rosy-citrusy concoction. Once there, the honeymoon is over. The scent remains a linear rose for the rest of the time, so the initial reaction was more infatuation with the top notes than true love over the long haul. Sillage is strong at first, moderate later, and the scent lasts all day. The opening of Royal Oud is the best perfume I’ve smelled for a long time. The drydown is not as exciting, but it’s good. I have to say that Royal Aoud is worth wearing for the first couple of gorgeous hours alone. If my fairy godmother sent me a bottle, I would wear it often.

The notes listed here are missing many stuff! I can't put my finger on the first impression notes but this is another good fragrance. After a second sampling, I have to admit, I won't buy this one. It's not fitting well with my skin (maybe the grapfruit). Black Aoud is better for my nose ;-)

i think this one is better suited for woman.

7/10

Another good scent, I liked at the first sniff. It reminds freshly cut wood with its pleasant resin nuances. Unusual and unexpected fresh and juicy citruses in the top lead into warm woody heart, very comforting scent that smells of something very intimate from my childhood.