Oud Island

Despite the name, Oud Island from Montale comes across first as a citrus fragrance, with flowers and woods following. Pierre Montale created it in 2023, pairing a sunny brightness with darker oud, resin and leather.

Italian lemon and Sicilian bergamot give a sparkling, juicy start, and solar notes add a warm, sun-on-skin glow. Tuberose then brings a creamy, heady white-floral heart. Beneath it, agarwood (oud) forms a smooth woody base, while labdanum and amber add a resinous warmth and black leather a slightly smoky, rugged edge.

Worn by anyone, Oud Island suits those who want oud in a brighter, more approachable form. The citrus and solar side points to spring and summer days, while the resin and leather beneath give it enough presence for evenings out. It is a good bridge for someone used to fresh citrus scents who is curious about woodier, more resinous fragrances.

Oud Island — unisex fragrance by Montale (released 2023). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Bergamot, Black Leather, Floral Notes, Flowers, Indian Tuberose, Italian Lemon, Labdanum, Lemon, Musk, Oud, Sandalwood, Sicilian Bergamot, Solar Notes, Tangerine, Tobacco, Tuberose, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database