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Honey Aoud
by Montale
Honey Aoud by Montale delivers a powerful, warm, and sweet oriental gourmand experience with a dominant oud base. It opens with a bold, syrupy honey note that rapidly blends with rich cinnamon and a strong, medicinal oud, creating an intense and immediately noticeable projection. Over time, the fragrance evolves into a deeper, earthy blend where leather and amber notes become more prominent, balancing the sweetness. The overall impression is a densely layered, opulent scent with excellent longevity—lasting over 12 hours on skin and extending far beyond on clothing—paired with a strong, sometimes overwhelming sillage. It’s unisex but often leans more masculine due to the dry, woody, and leathery undertones, though feminine wearers report high compliments. While the honey note is often described as present yet subdued, many associate the scent with long-winter wear, particularly in nights or cooler climates.
Pros
- +Exceptional longevity and projection, with lasting effects even after washing
- +Generous and well-balanced sweet and spicy notes that are persistent and comforting
- +Highly praised as a winter or evening fragrance with a rich, luxurious feel that impresses on skin and clothing
Cons
- −Can be overwhelming or aggressive at first, with a sharp, medicinal oud opening
- −Honey note seldom dominates; many report a balsamic amber or leather-rich dry-down instead
- −Highly polarizing—some find it cloying, harsh, or unbalanced, especially those sensitive to oud or synthetic notes