Aoud Shiny by Montale

*****
Year: 2008

Notes: violet leaf, Bulgarian rose, oud, nagarmotha, patchouli, sandalwood
Aoud Shiny is a weaker re-interpretation of Attar (minus the saffron), with the rose gradually surrendering to the emergence of violet leaf (which smells similar to that of lime). A leathery oud component weaves throughout the composition, while the drydown is a mild woody aroma.

Ultimately, it simply comes across as a watered-down hybrid of Aoud Lime and Attar. Unsurprisingly, it's also the least preferred of the three.


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