Honey Aoud

Another Love at first Sniff for me! Instantly in my top 10! I think Montale gets me. Every fragrance I have purchased with them (3 in total) were blind buys and all of them have been a successful experience. Aside from all of their bottles feeling half empty of course. It has to do with them using light weight aluminum instead of traditional heavier glass is my guess. Rich Thick Honey mixed with the right amount of oud. Its blended very well. You can't beat it for the price. Lasts 10 hours on me at least. Lots of compliments every time I wear it out. Its not going to be for everyone so your results may vary. But it is for me. Note Breakdown: honey: YES! Front and center so luxuriously rich you can almost taste it in the back of your throat upon first application. oud: Yes it does have the "Montale" synthetic oud that they are known for. However the Honey is really masterfully blended well to work with each other rather than fight with one another. warm spicy: Yes the cinnamon and amber are responsible for this regard. cinnamon: Yes see above sweet: Absolutely. Almost to the point of cloying but I mean it has HONEY in the name. And Honey is the very definition of cloying. So if sweet scents aren't your thing then this is one you should stay at arms length from. amber: Yes see above. floral: I don't get any Floral notes per say but I do get Pollen. Which is a floral element. vanilla: Maybe? I'm sure its there dancing behind the Honey and Oud but its definitely in the supporting cast here. Not front and center. animalic: Okay for those of you who have smelled TRUE Oud then this is no where near as "animalic" as some would have you believe. But for those of you who just associate all oud as animalic then yes it has oud notes. leather: Im sure its there especially in the dry down with the patchouli and vanilla as the back up dancers.

IMO this is one of Montale's top 3. I don't know why more people and youtubers don't talk about this one, but i prefer it this way, because i don't like when others around me use the same fragrance. The scent is amazing sweet, thick and intense honey, which is made even stronger combined with oud. It makes crave honey even though i'm not a fan of it. The bottle is like every other Montale, metal and cylindrical, coming in a bag inside of a box. What i don't like about those bottles is that i can't see how much liquid i got left inside. Yes the bottles are unique, but they have their flaws. Projection and colossal and easily fills a room for a long time. Longevity...well it stays on the skin until you take a shower. I have a shirt that smelled like honey aoud for 1 month and it was still projecting inside my wardrobe. Bottle Design: 8 Longevity: 10 Projection Power: 10 Projection Time: 10 Scent: 9 Price: 10 Overall: 9.5 HOW DO I RATE PERFUMES: | V Bottle Design: How much do I like the bottle, the cap, the box and the sprayer Longevity: On skin 10 (16+ hours), 9 (12-16 hours), 8 (10-12 hours), 7 (8-10 hours), 6 (6-8 hours), 5 (3-6 hours) Projection Power: 10 (Fills a street), 9 (fills a room), 8 (can smell from 5 meters), 7 (3 meters), 6 (within arms reach bubble), 5 (20cm from skin) Projection Time: 10 (10+ hours), 9 (8-10 hours), 8 (6-8 hours), 7 (5-6 hours), 6 (4-5 hours), 5 (2-4 hours) Scent: How much do I like the scent Price: Self explanatory I am experienced and i always buy original fragrance. I only rate fragrances which i tested for at least a month in different environment and with different people. Also i am spraying them on my girlfriend (she hates it) to test if i go nose blind to them and to see if it feels different on someone else's skin. I always give my honest opinion. Greetings from Bulgaria.

Now, before I get into my review, this is my first actual niche fragrance. So, my experience to this is entirely new. My girlfriend bought me this as a valentines gift, and; Honey Aoud genuinely blew me away with its scent, and was entirely unexpected. For me on my skin, the florals pop up more than the honey, however, it's still super sweet and absolutely delicious. The 'oud' note in this is dark, masculine, and really adds a lot of edge to this fragrance, rounding it out fantastically, even if it isn't real oud. Although I don't think this would be for everybody, I do still see this as quite a head-turner, and more versatile than what it leads on. The quality of this fragrance is on another level, I own mostly designer fragrances and none of them are on par with this. You get niche quality for designer price, as my girlfriend picked it up from Notino on the Valentines sale for about £77 for 100ml. The performance is also nothing like anything else, it is so incredibly strong but not so much to where it would be considered cloying, which is perhaps the 'oud' note acting as a fixative. Over all, I'm well impressed with this fragrance. 10/10.

It was a hot and humid Sunday, and I was feeling restless and bored. The rain had come and gone, leaving behind a damp and chilled breeze. I decided to wear Honey Aoud that evevning. I had never tried it before, but I was curious about it. It starts with a burst of warm and spicy honey that envelops the dry and woody aoud. The honey is rich, sweet and warm, but not cloying or sticky. The aoud is dried, smoky and earthy like high-quality burning aoud incense, it is neither harsh nor medicinal. Together, they create a harmonious and balanced scent that stays linear and consistent throughout the wear. It is a simple but elegant fragrance that creates a cosy and relaxing mood. It's a unisex fragrance, but I think it's more masculine. I wore it for the Sunday Mass and a dinner after that, and I received many compliments and positive attention. I went back home, feeling happy and relaxed. The fragrance still lingered on my skin, still warm, creamy and smokey. It was like a memory of a wonderful evening. It is one of the best honey-based fragrances I have ever tried!

Update ‘26: This one was a lovely reminder that there are sometimes differences between smaller batches and full sizes. I bought a bottle from what I believe is an older batch, and it is amazing. Beautiful fragrance, more masculine leaning on the opening. When it’s left on the skin, an herbal profile starts to show, but it’s one you have to search for. The dry down, wow is it worth it. For me, that’s when the honey and oud bloom, and the profile softens to this sweetened floral I’m absolutely in love with. Longevity is great with this one, will obviously last several hours. No jokes with the sillage — this one is a beast. Not office-friendly by any means. Perfect for cold weather. You might be able to get away with wearing it in spring. Not likely a summer scent at all, I imagine this would cause some second-hand headaches for any companions. This one macerates in a way I’m thrilled to continue experimenting with. If you prefer stronger fragrances that lean sweet, Honey Aoud is one to try— purely for the sake of its evolution.

Oh man, this is an oud/honey BOMB. Very strong and medicinal, so if you don't like that, and you don't care much for oud or you aren't familiar with oud, either try a small sample or avoid. This is not for the faint of heart, no—this creature knows nothing of gentle introductions and is unabashedly unapologetic. Absolutely amazing mixed with Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue Escape To Panarea. Reminiscent of the vintage fragrances like Guerlain's Shalimar, so if you like that, chances are you'll be a fan of this. There's a nice, strong dose of cinnamon as it dries down which is probably why it reminds be so much of Shalimar. Many say it's masculine leaning, but I don't see it as that because it is so like the old, spicy women's fragrances of old. Just a different time now where most see feminine scents as sweet, candy-like gourmand or fresh floral, so they see things that fall out of that to be unusual and "masculine". Very much a unisex scent.

You know when you start smelling fragrances with a honey note and they don't actually smell like honey? They smell like sweet syrup, but honey itself doesn't smell sweet at all. I think this scent really does have that "dirty honey" note, which reminds me of real honey. Honey itself smells floral and slightly dirty, and most scents lack the animalic touch that real honey carries. This scent probably has the most obvious honey note you will find in a fragrance under $200. The honey is dirty and mixed with cinnamon, both of which smell really natural to me. Then, it takes a toned-down version of the signature Montale oud and blends it with clean leather and a slight hint of patchouli. Maybe a little vanilla rounds out the scent in the dry down. This is a really unique scent, a cold-weather must-try, and probably Montale/Mancera's best oud scent yet. Performance is top-tier. 8.8/10

I recently bought a bottle of this and can finally say that this is a great fragrance, but it might not be what you’re expecting. The opening is pure oud, it’s very dark and rich which some people might hate. The potential issue being that it does take a while for the sweetness to come through. I personally find the oud to be the prominent note throughout the life of the fragrance (it lasts very long and the sillage is moderate). The honey and cinnamon do come through later but I do not think of this as a gourmand fragrance at all with the prominence of the oud and it definitely leans masculine. To put it simply, this is a dark oud with honey drizzled over it and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It’s delicious, but not a safe blind buy. For now, this is my second favourite montale with Arabians Tonka being first but that could change down the line. 9/10

For me, Honey Aoud is a well-thought-out composition from start to finish. Its aroma is rich and opulent, yet perfectly balanced, never overwhelming. This is precisely why I appreciate Montale’s fragrances. However, it does lack some versatility. Like Oud Immortel, Honey Aoud is best suited for cooler days. Unlike Byredo’s creation, though, it doesn’t warm you from within; instead, it wraps you in a cozy aromatic shawl. Its sweetness isn’t cloying but comforting, evoking a sense of Oriental allure. That said, categorizing Pierre Montale’s work as a gourmand wouldn’t be wrong either. Regardless of how it’s classified, Honey Aoud is a truly extraordinary fragrance — beautiful and aromatic. It has undoubtedly captured my heart. Year of creation: 2015 My rating: Highly recommended! (7/7)

If you’re familiar with hungarian chimney cake (kürtöskalács), this perfume smells exactly like if you were waiting for the chimney cake to be made for you, on a cold winter day, while standing near the stall, watching the workers cook them right on the spot, you smell the burning wood, the thick honey they brush the cake with, letting it caramelise over the fire, the cinnamon they sprinkle on that hot, crispy outer layer, this is not just a perfume, it’s an experience, this perfume takes me back to some very joyful and delicious memories, if you’ve had those experiences as well, you’d probably get the same reaction to it as I did when I first smelt it, this is the only perfume I want to wear during the cold months, it not only smells fantastic, but brings a smile to my face as well.

This sticks to your skin like Glue. I exfoliated with castile soap after sampling this fragrance and it was still there. I love the fragrance Three notes in this particular order - Oud, cinnamon, and honey. Its a beast of a fragrance, even the dupe is a beast on its own. One spray per wrist, and one on the neck will suffice for an entire day. The bottle design is cool and kind of " random". Reminds me of a hairspray bottle. I bought the duplicate version from DUA Brands and its spot on as well, but I spend 60$ for 3.7 oz of the name brand on Ebay and 30$ for the 1oz dupe. So just get the original. Overall 10/10, imo, I love strong frags that require less sprays, because it saves money. Update 5-17-2025- A woman stopped me at the gas station and said " ooooh you smell so good".

There’s zero comparison to Parfums De Marly Oajan, & zero comparison to Hermès Ambre Narguile. What you’ll get from Honey Aoud is a beautiful Honey, Oud, Amber, & Cinnamon blend. The Oud is done in the traditional Montale style, woody, earthy, moldy, & almost motor oil like. Which adds an air of dark mystery to the fragrance. Underneath the Oud I pick up on Saffron. There’s a mild Leathery nuance in Honey Aoud that’s never mentioned. The Honey isn’t overly sweet but it’s very rich, & I’m sure that’s due to the Amber. The Cinnamon isn’t loud, but it’s not soft either. The spice here is done just right. I can’t say it enough, Honey Aoud is beautiful, & it’s a definite compliment getter. Longevity & Projection are nuclear.

This fragrance goes through several phases on my skin but i'll describe 3. The opening is a combination of honey and what i assume is leather, half an hour later the oud steps in and this is where it stops being mass appealing and a "head turner". After another 1-2 hours the oud weakens and it goes back to honey and all the other notes combined. Great projection, i will update on longevity after a few wears. People on the internet are saying this is perfect post maceration and i hope its true. edit (october 30): much better performance and much more appealing opening. either this has macerated or everyone who i wore this around including myself got accustomed to the raw oud in this. phenomenal

My first Montale fragrance! Insane longevity and projection in line with what I had previously heard about this house and it's fragrances. Sweet honey but not too powdery, spicy cinnamon with some floral notes, smokey oud and woods to round of the base. Could be unisex for some but I find the smokey backbone and oud round out this fragrance and make it lean more masculine. Lasts 12 hours plus on my skin, 2-3 hours huge projection, lasts days on clothes. CAREFUL ON THE SPRAYS, This is an absolute beast mode fragrance for me. I sprayed this on my jacket earlier then had a shower and I can still catch whiffs of it from upstairs. 2-4 sprays can definitely do the job.

I went through a honey fragrance phase about 2 years ago and picked this up after sampling it. I'm never going to use the whole bottle. Two sprays and I'm good for like 3 days. Extremely good staying power aside, it isn't the most realistic honey, but its a warm one. The cinnamon and rather dry, simple oud really shine and pull that sometimes sickeningly sweet honey note back down to earth. Thankfully it doesn't just fade to just an pure oud fragrance. On me the honey and cinnamon stick around just as long. I do love how warm it smells, even when its freezing outside, if I grab a hoodie I sprayed this on a few days ago it makes it a bit more cozy.

I saw this in the review section and I thought wow I love this fragrance let me put this on today. It’s fall here in NY and the leaves are changing slowly, and it’s cool in the air so this is perfect! I absolutely love this for this time of year. This is both sweet and Oudy (woody) and if you like honey this one is for you. This does not carry the Montale DNA that we are all used to but smells so different more honey like with beautiful cinnamon, vanilla and amber. This is a unisex fragrance anyone can wear! I love this! As for longevity it’s amazing and sillage is also amazing!!! One of the best Montale’s out there! Highly recommended 10/10

At first, I genuinely didn't like this fragrance. Got it 2 years ago, and to be honest I've just let it sit there without using it much. I don't know why though, but holy. Letting it sit in my closet for so long has made it mature into such a desirable smell. Before, I would avoid it from how strong and almost offending this fragrance is. But now, I love how it smells. It's a seductive but bold fragrance that will stand out on its own. Wear this if you are not the 'safe' man and want to smell unique. This is for the man who wants to be remembered. For the man who wants to make a strong statement with his presence. Aka, me.

ive only had a sample of this in a discovery set so far, but I knew I was going to like it! to me the opening is very harsh, but not in a bad way. straight away you get a slightly sweet but strong honey and oud scent. to me it is slightly similar to penhaligons halfetti in the first half an hour or so, but as it dries down it turns into a really nice and very sweet woody/honey scent. I used this over Christmas, and every hug I got from family resulted in compliment after compliment. if you like honey notes and oud, I would recommend this. definitely not a safe blind buy though!

when i first got it, i got really concerned because i felt like it smelled like spit at first? versus my friends who liked it immediately. it also seemed a little weak, so i gave it an extra spray. maybeee a mistake because when it kicked in, it kicked in. i was in a lecture and the guy behind me kept sniffling and then eventually got up and left and i felt really bad abt it ): but to me when i catch a whiff of it after a while it reminds me a lot of honey graham crackers in a vintage car. i like it! (: just be aware that it will get stronger throughout the day

A few years ago, Honey Aoud was my introduction to the world of niche perfumery. To this day, even after trying hundreds of fragrances, this remains in my top 10. It’s unbelievable how great this smells, and the performance is also top-notch. I don’t wear Honey Aoud often, but when do, I always get crazy compliments. The honey and cinnamon notes blend amazingly well with the oud, the entire composition smells so warm and comforting. A fall and winter staple for sure. I love this fragrance, and I think it’s the best one from Montale.