Is Oil Perfumery Montale Sensual Instinct a dupe of Montale Sensual Instinct?
Sensual Instinct EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Montale Sensual Instinct Oil
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its sweet, mossy depth or recoil from its boozy, medicinal bite. Don't be swayed by the BR540 comparisons; this beast stands on its own, for better or worse.
Sensual Instinct offers a tantalising blend of coffee and sweet praline, perfect for those who want to make a statement.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and heavy, sweet-mossy accords make it far too overpowering for an office setting. Perfect for a seductive date night or a formal affair where you want to leave a lasting impression due to its strong, unique character.
Seasons
The rich coffee and praline notes make it ideal for cooler seasons like fall and winter, while its sweet and warm profile is also pleasant in early spring.
Occasions
The fragrance's high projection and sweet, gourmand profile make it suitable for social or romantic encounters, particularly dates, though it may be too intense for formal or office settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Rose
Adds jasmine and musk, drops oakmoss
Where to buy
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