Cafe Intense
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ristretto Intense Café
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Which Should You Buy?
A comforting, easy-wearing rose and vanilla combo. Cafe Intense takes a little while to mature, with an intially dominant rose settling into a creamy, coffee-kissed vanilla aura. It's a crowd-pleasing, low-key scent for those who like their florals enveloped in warmth.
This one's a Montale powerhouse, and it's certainly divisive. Some find it a delicious coffee-rose dream, while others are baffled by the lack of coffee and overwhelmed by the rose. Love it or hate it, its monstrous performance is undeniable.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 46% | 29% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 1% |
| Sweet | 33% | 32% |
| Warm | 11% | 14% |
| Woody | 1% | 7% |
| Earthy | 9% | 19% |
| Animalic | 10% | 9% |
| Fresh | 6% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its moderate projection and comforting aura, Cafe Intense is well-suited for office and casual wear, as noted by community reviews. While pleasant, its subdued character and cozy warmth make it less ideal for formal events or sports.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly projection and sweet, dense gourmand nature make it a poor fit for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensual rose and caramel, make it fantastic for dates or a statement evening out, particularly in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Coffee, Rose, Vanilla accords and Rose, Coffee notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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