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Oud Tobacco
by Montale
Oud Tobacco by Montale is a rich, sweet, and spicy woody fragrance centered around creamy tonka bean and soft tobacco, with a distinctive opening that leans toward synthetic grape candy, vitamin-like sweetness, and faint citrus notes. The oud is subtle and not harsh, contributing primarily a smooth, resinous undercurrent rather than a traditional medicinal or animalic oud. While some detect a spicy cumin presence that adds lift, others find the tobacco and oud notes faint or absent, leading to the core critique: the name is misleading. Despite this, the fragrance is consistently praised for its powerful projection and exceptional longevity—lasting well beyond 12 hours on skin and up to multiple days on fabrics—earning it a 'beast mode' reputation. The dry down evolves into a smooth, warm, gourmand-woody blend of vanilla and tonka, making it especially well-suited for nighttime wear, colder seasons, or occasions where a bold, attention-grabbing scent is desired. It’s frequently cited as a superior alternative to Red Tobacco by Mancera, offering a more refined, creamy, and less aggressive profile.
Pros
- +Extremely long-lasting and powerful projection, making it highly effective even with just a few sprays.
- +Smooth, creamy, and well-balanced dry down with warm gourmand and woody nuances, ideal for evening or cold weather wear.
- +Excellent performance on clothing, with fragrance persisting for days and often drawing compliments.
Cons
- −The opening is frequently described as overly sweet, synthetic, or candy-like (often likened to grape soda or vitamins), which may be off-putting to some.
- −Tobacco and oud notes are subtle or indistinct for many, leading to a sense of misnomer and disappointment.
- −The sweet, syrupy profile may feel overwhelming or inappropriate for daytime use or office environments.