Aoud Leather (2009)
by Montale

I had great expectations on Aoud Leather but they've been only patrially satisfied. I approached this fragrance thinking about a sort of improvement on the bold animalic structure of Aoud Cuir D'Arabie, but wat I smelled was a polished and somehow week smoky leather. The oud is barely perceptible and the leather is almost left alone with the exception of some citrus in the opening and the usual Montale's musky/ambery base.

The overall effect is quite enjoyable but not much interesting. Lasting power is among the weekest in the Montale's Aoud range.

10th August, 2011.

I expected so much from Montale. Unfortunately this Aoud Leather doesn't have the profundity and complexity I anticipated. Even the first opening notes seemed to me of poor qualitiy. And if the leather smell is strong it doesn't have any originality nor class. A little better in the drydown. Sorry, disappointing scent.

7th April, 2011.

It starts out by smelling very good - rich citrus leather first hour or so - but it then reveals a slightly disapointing drydown : It changes into a fairly thin and unimpressive blend of what seems to be actual ambergris, cigarette ashy leather chord and a hint of peppery spice. I don't smell oud in particular.

Not too bad especially considering the brilliant start, but the fact that it eventually has a simple, singular note feel to it plus Aoud Cuir d'Arabie being so much better, gives it only a neutral rating.

16th March, 2011.

I enjoy this one. It is far more a leather scent than an aoud fragrance (actually, I didn’t really get much aoud here, but I didn’t care), being similar to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather, but without the harsh impression that Tuscan Leather (particularly the opening) has to me. It also reminds me of Clive Christian’s ‘c’ for Men, but not as complex (and certainly more affordable). I like it. However, I will state I received negative comments when I wore it to work: something that doesn’t happen too often.

15th January, 2011.

Great, refreshing stuff. What I imagine Hai Karate Lime to have smelled like if I hadn't tried it already. Bracing, a lime note in there, definitely some soft leather (suede?). I hear unisex, but I'll call masculine. Nicer by half than three quarters of scents available on shelves where I live. These guys do fine work.

16th December, 2010.

I like it, especially in winter morning. The present leahter with a smoke shade, but оуд I do not feel here...

5th December, 2010.