Fantastic Oud (2018)
by Montale

Opens more like Obnoxious Oud, sour and curdled, the oud note particularly sharp and smelling like a cross between the cheese factory and the plastic warehouse. But then it improves somewhat by turning more towards a patchoulied leather direction. There is also a typical attar rose note in here but of dime store quality and a little play of smoke in an attempt to soften the edges. The main thing about this, however, is thrust, an aggression reminiscent of budget fragrances aimed at young males, and that is achieved by an overwhelming cloud of chemical ‘freshness’, a kind of citrus and lavender mix that will fill a room and singe the nose.
Relaxes in the later stages in to a wearable somewhat peppery oud – but who wants to wait for hours to get there?