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| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2009 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Chypre Fruite
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Aventus-alike is wildly polarising; some rate it as a smoother, longer-lasting clone than CDNIM after maceration, while others find the performance weak and the leather note harsh and synthetic. A true love-it-or-hate-it gamble.
Divisive. Some find Montale Chypre Fruite a refined, modern chypre with a juicy, tropical twist. Others smell nothing but generic fruit, or worse, 'rotten fruit and burnt plastic'. Definitely test before you commit, as it's a beast if it doesn't agree with you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 12% |
| Floral | 14% | 22% |
| Fruity | 20% | 19% |
| Green | 10% | 10% |
| Sweet | 20% | 18% |
| Warm | 4% | 0% |
| Woody | 14% | 10% |
| Earthy | 22% | 26% |
| Animalic | 13% | 11% |
| Fresh | 13% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, make it less suitable for an office setting. However, the bold and fruity-woody profile, combined with the underlying leather, makes it an excellent choice for dates and casual evenings, with some potential for formal events where a statement scent is desired.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and powerhouse sillage make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique, elegant fruitiness and compliment-getting reputation make it ideal for dates and casual outings, shining especially in warm weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Mossy, Fruity, Earthy accords and Patchouli, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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