French perfume house Montale famous for its rich oriental compositions can now be ordered from Aedes or call (212) 206-8674). Pierre Montale’s Parfum and Aoud ranges provide excellent examples of the unusual pairings such as oudh (dark sensual essence of agarwood) and rose, rose attar and saffron, and almonds and Middle Eastern spices among others.
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Location: Zoom
Class duration: 1.5 hours
August 18, Sunday, 1:30pm-3:00pm CET
August 24, Saturday, 6pm-7:30pm CET (12pm-1:30pm EST)
55€
Location: Brussels
Class duration: 2.5 hours
200€/per person (50€ reservation deposit)
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Students of all levels of interest in perfumery will find much to learn in this series of lectures. The lecture is designed to sharpen your sense smell and improve your enjoyment and appreciation of scents. You will learn professional smelling techniques and receive personalized tips. You will learn how to smell complex aromas and about the main criteria of a well-made fragrance–and how to look for them.
Online and in-person classes are available.
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7 Comments
Diane: I can’t wait to try more of these! I’ve only tried 2 from the Aoud series (Oud Black and Oud Queen Rose) and they fascinated me with their woodsy complexity–a bit sharp, a bit bitter, but strong and earthy. Definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, but they are interesting. August 10, 2005 at 11:51pm
Victoria: It is certainly very exciting! I like Montale fragrances I sampled (with few exceptions), therefore easier access to them is always welcome.
xoxo August 11, 2005 at 12:09am
Campaspe: Awesome! I liked a lot of these. I wonder what the price points will be like? August 11, 2005 at 9:11am
Diane: Price points are not good, so I hope I don’t fall mad for anything, although falling mad is always a euphoric delight, so bottom line: catch-22. Aouds are $210 per 3.4 oz and the others are $135 per 3.4 oz. Why in the heck don’t they come in smaller sizes? August 11, 2005 at 7:34pm
Victoria: The prices are on the higher end, but it is because they carry only the large sizes. 50ml size in Paris was rather reasonably priced, as I recall. August 11, 2005 at 10:03pm
Atreau: Of the Montales I’ve tried, i’ve really oved them but those prices are so high – perhaps if I find a fragrance I really need! August 11, 2005 at 11:18pm
BoisdeJasmin: They are on the high side, yes. Perhaps I will just wait till I get to Paris to buy a small bottle. On the other hand, Aoud Roses Petale is worth the price for me! 🙂 August 12, 2005 at 12:30am