by Montale
Oud Pashmina is a bold, darkly luxurious oud fragrance with a surprising balance of smoothness and complexity. It opens with a sharp, clean oud note layered over a soft rose and a subtle vanilla, creating a dry, leathery foundation that evolves into a warm, powdery-sweet dry-down. The scent develops with a velvety smoothness and stands out for its refined sillage and long lasting quality, though some users report inconsistency in projection. It carries a polished, understated elegance reminiscent of European palaces or Persian courtyards—complex, mature, and deeply textured. Unlike many lighter oud fragrances, it avoids sweetness and synthetic chases, instead leaning into a dry, animalic oud core with a refined musk grounding the composition. It appeals most to those who appreciate a high-quality, rich oud without heavy sweetness or overt synthetic character.