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Which Should You Buy?
This is a pretty consensus crowd-pleaser for those who like a soft, sweet floral-musk, but some find the musk challenging. If you want "angelic" or "sophisticated" in a bottle, give it a go, but do sample first to avoid the common musk-induced headaches.
Don't be fooled by the name - Montale's Intense Cherry is not what it says on the tin. If you're after a loud and proud cherry bomb, look elsewhere. This is a subtle, largely floral-musk scent with a fleeting hint of cherry, leaving many underwhelmed and wondering where the 'intense' went.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 18% |
| Floral | 33% | 33% |
| Fruity | 19% | 13% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 29% | 29% |
| Warm | 2% | 4% |
| Woody | 11% | 8% |
| Earthy | 1% | 0% |
| Animalic | 14% | 12% |
| Fresh | 15% | 13% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive scent profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as noted by several reviewers. The elegant floral-fruity musk is also well-suited for dates. However, its moderate longevity and projection means it might get lost in a loud formal environment, and it is entirely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic due to its subtle floral nature, the lack of projection and 'cherry bomb' effect makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Rose, Musky accords and Bergamot, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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