Pure Love
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 1922 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Nuit de Noel
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Caron's Nuit de Noel is a divisive, gothic masterpiece. Expect a grand, somewhat challenging scent that some find enchanting and others, well, a bit musty. It's an acquired taste, but those who love it, really love it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 28% | 30% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 24% | 25% |
| Warm | 5% | 10% |
| Woody | 27% | 21% |
| Earthy | 11% | 19% |
| Animalic | 17% | 18% |
| Fresh | 5% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and old-world complexity make it too much for casual or office wear. It truly shines for formal evening events and romantic dates, where its vintage charm and depth can be fully appreciated.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Powdery accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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