Signature Absolue Eau de Parfum vs Always Red Eau de Parfum

Signature Absolue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

Always Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Signature Absolue

This flanker to Montblanc Signature is divisive - some absolutely adore its potent yellow floral and tropical sweetness, while others find it cloying, overwhelming, or even nauseating. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

Statement

Our Verdict - Always Red

This is a grown-up gourmand that punches way above its weight - if you can get hold of the original formulation. Forget the dud re-release; the proper stuff is a sexy, rich, plum-praline dream with beast-mode performance that's often compared to Armani Si, but at a fraction of the price. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser and a steal if you find it.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	8%
Floral	31%	29%
Fruity	16%	23%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	35%	33%
Warm	9%	12%
Woody	13%	9%
Earthy	4%	6%
Animalic	4%	4%
Fresh	11%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Signature Absolue EdP

Always Red EdP

Notes

Only in Signature Absolue

Pear 39% Mandarin 33% Pink Pepper 27%

Only in Always Red

Plum 41% Blood Orange 30% Passionfruit 29%

Only in Signature Absolue

Ylang-Ylang 37% Frangipani 35% Tuberose 28%

Only in Always Red

Rose 39% Jasmine 34% Freesia 27%

Only in Signature Absolue

Tonka Bean 56% Cedar 44%

Only in Always Red

Praline 38% Amber 34% Mahogany 29%

Accords

Signature Absolue Always Red

100%

Sweet

100%

91%

Yellow Floral

91%

Floral

55%

72%

Fruity

89%

76%

Citrus

57%

74%

Tropical

47%

69%

Tuberose

69%

Woody

54%

Amber

64%

61%

White Floral

50%

Rose

55%

52%

Lactonic

44%

Sweet shared

100%

Yellow Floral

91%

Floral shared

91%

55%

Fruity shared

72%

89%

Citrus shared

76%

57%

Tropical shared

74%

47%

Tuberose

69%

Woody shared

69%

54%

Amber

64%

White Floral shared

61%

50%

Rose

55%

Lactonic shared

52%

44%

Performance

Signature Absolue Always Red

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Signature Absolue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, dense floral profile make it potentially overwhelming for a typical office environment unless applied lightly. However, the elegance and warmth lend themselves well to evening dates and casual, social gatherings where its tropical richness can shine. It's likely too rich and sweet for active sports.

Always Red

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly the original formulation, make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, sweet, and sensual profile, combined with its impressive longevity, makes it perfect for alluring date nights or making a statement at formal events. It's too heavy for sport.