Ristretto Intense Café
| Concentration | Parfum | |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lait et Chocolat Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a Montale powerhouse, and it's certainly divisive. Some find it a delicious coffee-rose dream, while others are baffled by the lack of coffee and overwhelmed by the rose. Love it or hate it, its monstrous performance is undeniable.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand that divides opinion sharply. For some, it's a hyper-realistic chocolate dream, for others, a synthetic nightmare. You'll either adore its cosy sweetness or find it cloying and artificial.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly projection and sweet, dense gourmand nature make it a poor fit for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensual rose and caramel, make it fantastic for dates or a statement evening out, particularly in colder weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intimate nature and gourmand profile make it perfect for casual settings and dates, adding a warm, inviting touch. The photorealistic foody scent means it's less suited for formal events or the office, where it might be perceived as too informal or distracting.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, warm spicy, powdery
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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