Montale

Aoud Lime

2008
A refreshing citrus-oud fusion that pairs bright lime with smoky agarwood. Montale's proof that oud can be worn in the heat, balancing Middle Eastern depth with Mediterranean lightness.
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Sensory Profile

Sweetness Freshness Woodiness Intensity Longevity Complexity

Composition

Concentration Eau de Parfum
Style Niche
Notable Ingredients
lime oud musk amber grapefruit vetiver

Olfactory Structure

Family Fresh
Evolution Moderate
Sillage 6/10

Character

Moods

fresh bold sophisticated luminous

Season

Spring Summer

Occasion

Casual

Thematic Territory

A sharp citrus-oud collision — bright lime and grapefruit slicing through smoky agarwood, proving oud can breathe in warm weather.

Era & Context

Modern

Challenged the assumption that oud fragrances must be dark and heavy. By pairing lime's brightness with agarwood's depth, Montale demonstrated that Middle Eastern materials could serve year-round wearability.

Spiritual Links

Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime
7/10
Citrus Brightness
Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte
5/10
Cultural Bridge
Acqua di Parma Colonia
5/10
Citrus Brightness

Influences

Absorbed from

Tom Ford Oud Wood Shared mission of making oud accessible and wearable for Western audiences

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