Dark Aoud
MontaleEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Dark Aoud vs. Hayat
Dark Aoud peaks in winter, while Hayat belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dark Aoud | Hayat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2011 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dark Aoud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Hayat
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Lavender
Patchouli
Aromatic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
OudBlack Pepper
Bulgarian lavenderBrazilian bitter orangePersian saffron
Heart
SaffronLeatherTeakwood
CardamomAmberCeylon cinnamon
Base
AmberVetiverSandalwood
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaSingapore patchouliAtlas cedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dark Aoud | Hayat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Montale's ouds don't negotiate. This one opens like a locked door being forced, dense, almost medicinal, and utterly uncompromising. If you've been burned by synthetic oud in the past.Dark Aoud
Hayat earns its flagship status. The bitter orange and saffron opening is bold but not aggressive, and the oud-driven drydown is sophisticated without being intimidating.Hayat
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Dark Aoud | Hayat | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $16.79fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $63.95fragranceshop | — |
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