Cruel Intentions
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2019 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pure Love
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper hot mess, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find it an intoxicating rose-oud dream, others are stuck with a plasticky, oversweet mess. Definitely try before you buy, but if it works for you, it *really* works.
Montale Pure Love opens with a zingy rose, quickly transitioning to a sweet, woody vanilla-leather and ambergris dry-down. It's beast-mode Montale, but opinions are divided: some find it beautifully unisex, others too masculine or even "bug spray." Definitely try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 1% |
| Floral | 34% | 28% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 23% | 24% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 17% | 27% |
| Earthy | 8% | 11% |
| Animalic | 15% | 17% |
| Fresh | 11% | 5% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold projection and rich, woody character make it unsuitable for everyday office wear. However, its longevity and seductive nature are perfect for special occasions or romantic evenings where it can truly shine.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode performance and animalic accords, Pure Love shines on dates and formal evenings, where its intensity can be appreciated. It's far too potent for the office and entirely unsuitable for sport, with its richness best suited to cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Leather, Powdery accords and Rose, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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