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Which Should You Buy?
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.
If you're not into pineapple, look away. Now by RAVE is a divisive tropical explosion, adored by some for its juicy, affordable blast, and dismissed by others as a synthetic, singular note. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for under twenty quid, you can't really go wrong if you like pineapple.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 8% |
| Floral | 22% | 16% |
| Fruity | 19% | 22% |
| Green | 10% | 9% |
| Sweet | 18% | 22% |
| Warm | 0% | 4% |
| Woody | 10% | 12% |
| Earthy | 26% | 18% |
| Animalic | 11% | 15% |
| Fresh | 11% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
The potent, sweet, and fruity profile makes it too boisterous for formal or professional settings but perfectly suited for casual wear, dates, and even the gym where its refreshing fruitiness can cut through. Some reviews mention its strength can be overwhelming, so a lighter hand is needed for closer encounters.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Tropical, Fresh accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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