Presence Eau de Parfum bottle Presence
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2001 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Reveal Men Eau de Parfum bottle Reveal Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Presence Eau de Parfum
Montblanc Presence is a surprisingly divisive frag that's either a classic, unique 'barbershop' gem or an outdated, weak 'dad scent'. Most agree it's a clean, subtly spicy wear that won't offend, but don't expect beast mode performance.
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Our Verdict - Reveal Men Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's Calvin Klein's best-kept secret - a sweet, boozy, fruity delight with surprising longevity. Others, though, find it a synthetic, syrupy mess, like a rotten fruit or a sickly sweet headache. Definitely try before you buy, but if you do blind buy and love it, you've bagged a bargain beast.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 1%
Floral 6% 3%
Fruity 12% 9%
Green 12% 15%
Sweet 25% 28%
Warm 28% 17%
Woody 14% 10%
Earthy 4% 13%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 17% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Presence EdP
Reveal Men EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 24% vs 15%
Only in Presence Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 32% Cardamom 25% Bergamot 17%
Only in Reveal Men Eau de Parfum
Melon 24% Brandy 23% Pear 22% Mastic 16%
Only in Presence Eau de Parfum
Apple 44% Sage 28% Heliotrope 27%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 24% vs 45%
Amber 17% vs 31%
Only in Presence Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 23% Musk 18% Teak 17%
Only in Reveal Men Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 23%

Accords

Presence Eau de Parfum Reveal Men Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
57%
Aquatic
100%
Sweet
92%
58%
Fruity
89%
51%
Amber
86%
67%
Aromatic
85%
58%
Fresh
80%
61%
Woody
73%
Ozonic
71%
54%
Vanilla
70%
69%
Cinnamon
58%
Powdery
Warm Spicy shared
100%
57%
100%
92%
Fruity shared
58%
89%
Amber shared
51%
86%
Aromatic shared
67%
85%
Fresh shared
58%
80%
Woody shared
61%
73%
71%
Vanilla shared
54%
70%
69%
58%

Performance

Presence Eau de Parfum Reveal Men Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Presence Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean shaving cream' vibe make it ideal for the office or casual day wear. While not overly formal, its subtle sophistication suits some date settings, but weak longevity makes it less suitable for long events or active sports.

Reveal Men Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong sweetness and impressive performance make it less ideal for a formal office setting, where it might be too much. However, its 'beast mode' quality, fruity-boozy accords and mentions of being 'sexy' mean it's a solid choice for dates, casual outings, or even clubbing, particularly in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
80%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
79%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Amber, Aromatic accords and Amber, Ginger notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Presence Eau de Parfum
Reveal Men Eau de Parfum
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