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Intense Cherry Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Cherry EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Powerful Fruit Eau de Parfum bottle Powerful Fruit EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Cherry EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Powerful Fruit EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Montale - Intense Cherry - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Sour Cherry, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense Cherry EDP
Powerful Fruit EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 61% vs 53%
Only in Intense Cherry
Black Cherry 39%
Only in Powerful Fruit
Sour Cherry 47%
Shared Notes
Rose 52% vs 53%
Jasmine 47% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 38%
Vanilla 32% vs 28%
Sandalwood 30% vs 33%

Accords

Intense Cherry Powerful Fruit
100%
Powdery
65%
Floral
90%
89%
Rose
88%
Musky
54%
79%
Woody
42%
78%
Vanilla
75%
Citrus
78%
Fruity
66%
100%
Floral shared
65%
90%
89%
Musky shared
88%
54%
Woody shared
79%
42%
78%
Citrus shared
75%
78%
66%

Performance

Intense Cherry Powerful Fruit
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Cherry

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

Powerful Fruit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Intense Cherry EDP
Powerful Fruit EDP
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