Monotheme Black Oud Eau de Parfum 100ml is an oriental-woody unisex composition from the Italian niche brand, part of the brand's Black Label collection and built around the rich smokiness of agarwood (oud). Paprika and citruses open the bottle on a sharp spicy lift, heliotrope, labdanum, cloves and geranium shape a richly spicy floral heart, and a base of oud, amber and woody notes gives the composition deep, evening-leaning sensuality.
About Monotheme
Monotheme is the niche fragrance line of Italian house Mavive, founded in Venice. The brand specialises in single-note Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum compositions that highlight one dominant ingredient at a time — a "monothème" or one-theme approach. The Black Label collection sits at the line's most luxurious end, with darker, more dramatic compositions like Black Oud, Rose Oud and Amber Wood.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Paprika, Citruses
- Heart: Heliotrope, Labdanum, Cloves, Geranium
- Base: Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Woody Notes
Olfactory family: Oriental Woody | Launched: 2013 | Gender: Unisex
Who it's for
Best for fans of confident oud-and-amber niche-style perfumery — natural territory for those drawn to fragrances such as Tom Ford Oud Wood, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood or Initio Oud for Greatness. The oud-and-amber drydown gives it autumn-and-winter character with strong projection; the paprika-and-cloves heart keeps it spicy and atmospheric. A natural choice for evenings, dinners and special occasions.
How to wear it
Spray sparingly onto pulse points — wrists, neck and the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away, and add one mist to clothing for a longer trail. As an Eau de Parfum built around real oud, expect strong projection in the first one to two hours and a deep, smoky-spicy skin scent that lingers eight hours or more. Apply moderately at first; this is a fragrance that builds.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex
- Brand: Monotheme (Mavive)
- Collection: Black Label
- Year: 2013
- Made in: Italy (Venice)
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