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Intense Black Aoud(2017)

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Montale Intense Black Aoud is an intense, unisex oud‑rose fusion released in 2017.

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Brand

Montale

Launched

2017

Montale Intense Black Aoud is an intense, unisex oud‑rose fusion released in 2017. It opens with a sweet, citrus‑inflected rose and mandarin, deepens into a warm, dark Cambodian oud and earthy patchouli, and settles on a subtle, animalic musk base, delivering a powerful yet elegant scent that has become a signature staple for Montale fans.

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