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A joyous, fruity-floral ode to the turn of the millennium. Montana Blu is a blind-buy darling and a summery blast from the past, though its fleeting presence remains its one true flaw amidst its bright, carefree charm.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Montana Blu - a floral fragrance led by bright opening notes, with musky depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 41% | 42% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 13% | 13% |
| Sweet | 12% | 13% |
| Warm | 1% | 1% |
| Woody | 18% | 18% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 18% | 18% |
| Fresh | 27% | 25% |
Mood
Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light aquatic-floral nature and inoffensive projection make it suitable for casual wear and sports, while its poor longevity dictates frequent reapplication which wouldn't suit a formal setting. While it's generally office-safe due to its lightness, it might be too casual for some professional environments.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Musky, Fresh accords and Musk, Peony notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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