Rose Goldea
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Intense Cherry
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a pretty consensus pleaser for rose fanatics, delivering a fresh, clean, and elegant take on the classic flower. However, if you're not already a true rose aficionado, or if you expect beast-mode performance, you might find it a bit underwhelming or even 'meh'. It's lovely, but divisive.
Don't be fooled by the name - Montale's Intense Cherry is not what it says on the tin. If you're after a loud and proud cherry bomb, look elsewhere. This is a subtle, largely floral-musk scent with a fleeting hint of cherry, leaving many underwhelmed and wondering where the 'intense' went.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 18% |
| Floral | 35% | 33% |
| Fruity | 10% | 13% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 28% | 29% |
| Warm | 7% | 4% |
| Woody | 11% | 8% |
| Earthy | 4% | 0% |
| Animalic | 8% | 12% |
| Fresh | 12% | 13% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft projection and clean, inoffensive rose profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings. While suitable for dates, its intimate nature and lack of strong sillage might be less impactful for formal events. It's not suited for sport due to its delicate floral character.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic due to its subtle floral nature, the lack of projection and 'cherry bomb' effect makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Rose, Musky accords and Bergamot, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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