Oudrising

I am hesitant when it comes to leathery scents as too many of them remind me of a couch or a freshly detailed car - not unpleasant but not a fragrance I want on me. The leather note in Oudrising is certainly there but it is nuanced. It has a certain subtlety that renders it neither couch-y, like a BMW interior, nor too masculine. And that's the theme for most of the notes in this gorgeous perfume. I can pick up on just about every accord listed here. The oud certainly shines the brightest and it is done well. It's fragrant and fresh (and without the urine smell that some oud scents have!), and blends so well with the subdued smokiness. The perfume opens with pepper and citrus; I adore the vibrance. There are floral and rose notes in the middle, and the rose is among the best I've smelled - it's unmistakable yet youthful, which is a pretty rare combination! Dried down, vanilla comes through and mingles with musk and tobacco, and hints of other woods. This scent ticks so many boxes for me. Unlike a lot of Montale's creations, there is something quite natural about this fragrance. It's not as artificial. It suffers a bit when longevity is considered; it pales in comparison to the more synthetic perfumes. That said, it's still noticeable and a sure-fire compliment-getter. It's certainly unisex, and I'd argue suitable for all seasons. One of my best purchases this year, hands down.

Hi guys this is my first review on fragrantica which goes to show how much this fragrance means to me. I LOVE THIS FRAGRANCE. It is the ultimate daily driver. it is perfect for day time. it is perfect for night time. it is great in summer and great in winter. Out of all the montale fragrances (of which I own many) oudrising is for sure my favourite. Where it does lack however is in its strength and performance, compared to montale's aoud lime and arabians for example. It is considerably weaker. Despite this, I would and have re-purchased oudrising many times. it is a cornerstone of my collection and given the price it is without a shadow of a doubt the best bang for your buck. OVERALL RATING: 8.5/10

#653 in my "Tour de Fragrance" There are times where I think Montale and Mancera are the same people putting out the same product in different bottles, and this is one of those times. The difference between this and Mancera's Crazy for Oud is niggling at most. This is a little less sweet with a bit more tobacco making it maybe 2 degrees more masculine. This projects a tiny bit better and is a bit more citrusy and smokey, so if I had to choose between the two I'd pick this. A woman would probably pick the Mancera. But it's a great fragrance, not going to knock anyone over if you don't overdo it. More of a cold weather, night time scent to me. More cuddly than sexy.

I wish this was as ‘beast mode’ as other Montales! This one is likely my favorite. I was worried that I’d get a heavy dose of oud but it is smoothed out with the leather, spicy tobacco smoke/incense black tea, and vanilla sweetness depending on how far you are into the drydown. for me, the leather is the main player throughout the entire fragrance, rather than the Oud. Which I think I would prefer. Montages are known for sometimes being harsh, sharp, synthetic, etc., and I’d tend to agree, but not in this case. If you’re a fan of rugged leather scents this is a no brainer. Extremely happy with my purchase Longevity 7/10 Sillage 6.5/10 Scent 8.8/10

Nose Note #1090 I'm surprised that more people haven't voted for Maison Crivelli oud line. This smells like Jordi Fernández borrowed HEAVILY from Oudrising (or maybe Bvlgari oud scents? I haven't tried them) for his Cuir InfraRouge and Oud Maracuja. Seriously, the connection is crystal clear. This is a great refined fruity oud scent. Creamy oud/leather accord with something like maracuja. Montale is not very expensive, but a cheaper alternatives which are a bit more aggressive would be French Avenue Azzure Oud (more sour, stronger) and Aromatix Carnal Desire (sweeter, more cotton candy, stronger). 8/10, wonderful discovery