Aoud Lavender

This perfume is amazing. Realistic lavender meets a smoldering white hot heat. Typical to Montale this fragrance lasts forever and has massive throw. I feel that if you don't like lavender then there's just no way you will like this one, although I could see it possibly changing someone's mind about the note, it does grow on you. I can understand how someone could think this smells cheap as it is very focused on one singular note, but that note to my nose is of high quality and quite natural smelling. Oud lovers might reconsider this one, I find the oud to be a supporting note not unlike the rest of the note listing. A true noble lavender perfume at it's finest. It can be had cheaply (80usd) and at that price I think the price is perfect. If you are a lavender enjoyer you should not be dissapointed.

I don’t understand how a beauty like this can be so underrated and scored low. Maybe because of the levander as a main note what is so polarizing here. I think it is a beautifully blended fragrance with the perfect proportions of the notes. The opening is very strong in levander but it calms down with time although existing during the whole trip. The dry down is fantastic mix of levander, citrus, oud, amber and some patchouli. It is fresh elegant clean and warm at the same time. I think it is unisex maybe tending a bit to the masculine side. Suits the warmer weather the best. Performance is great. It is a shame that it is officially not released in Europe.

It starts from the good enough lavander note (intensive, more flowery than herbal as I prefer). But then it goes into oud and saffron base almost like in Oud Rose Purple. As I have the last one, I can say, that it's heavy enough base. Think twice! Because not everyone around you will understand it, based on my experience. Interesting, loud, but I wish that it would stay more lavandery floral.

I dug up whatever was left from my very old sample. It' s best aoud there is to me ,unfortunately full bottle is nowhere to be found. :(

what an excellent perfume, excellent quality and many many compliments !