Montaigne Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle Montaigne Vanille
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££
Crystal Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Crystal Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Montaigne Vanille
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a classy rose-vanilla head-turner, a dupe for pricier niche, while others find it a cloying, 'old lady' horror show with no trace of vanilla. Proceed with caution and definitely don't blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Crystal Rose
This one is a divisive gem. For some, it's a 'toffeed-rose perfection' with excellent performance, a syrupy sweet treat that smells way more expensive than it is. For others, it's a headache in a bottle, 'medicinal' and 'synthetic', or even reminiscent of a 'beer garden'. Not a safe blind buy, but if you love sweet, jammy roses, it might just be your new obsession.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 22%
Floral 30% 25%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 22% 25%
Warm 3% 4%
Woody 7% 11%
Earthy 1% 2%
Animalic 9% 14%
Fresh 26% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Montaigne Vanille EdP
Crystal Rose EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 100% vs 49%
Only in Crystal Rose
Rainwater 51%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 53%
Only in Crystal Rose
Caramel 47%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 43% vs 39%
Musk 32% vs 34%
Cedar 24% vs 26%

Accords

Montaigne Vanille Crystal Rose
100%
Rose
100%
90%
Vanilla
73%
Caramel
86%
78%
Powdery
63%
75%
Musky
64%
70%
Citrus
54%
65%
Woody
47%
46%
Sweet
64%
Aquatic
52%
51%
Floral
51%
44%
Aromatic
Rose shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
90%
73%
86%
Powdery shared
78%
63%
Musky shared
75%
64%
Citrus shared
70%
54%
Woody shared
65%
47%
Sweet shared
46%
64%
52%
Floral shared
51%
51%
44%

Performance

Montaigne Vanille Crystal Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Montaigne Vanille

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its pronounced rose and vanilla, combined with reports of strong projection, make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and romantic character makes it well-suited for date nights and formal events, appealing to those who enjoy a bold floral-vanilla statement.

Crystal Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Crystal Rose's strong sillage and intense sweetness make it ill-suited for the office or active wear, where it could be overpowering. It shines best for dates or more casual settings where its bold, gourmand rose can truly be appreciated, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
100%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Lemon, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Montaigne Vanille
Crystal Rose
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