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Presence Eau de Toilette bottle Presence EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2001 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Emblem Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Emblem Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Presence EDT
Montblanc Presence is a surprisingly divisive frag that's either a classic, unique 'barbershop' gem or an outdated, weak 'dad scent'. Most agree it's a clean, subtly spicy wear that won't offend, but don't expect beast mode performance.
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Our Verdict - Emblem Intense EDP
Emblem Intense is a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its masculine, spicy fruitiness and strong performance, while others find it generic and fleeting. It's affordable, but don't expect a groundbreaking scent. A decent blind buy if you're into mass-appealing, approachable spicy freshness.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Presence EDT
Emblem Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 44% vs 21%

Accords

Presence Emblem Intense
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
67%
Aromatic
87%
69%
Cinnamon
67%
61%
Fresh Spicy
54%
61%
Woody
57%
58%
Fruity
51%
58%
Powdery
58%
Fresh
Rose
58%
54%
Vanilla
50%
51%
Amber
Leather
49%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
67%
87%
Cinnamon shared
69%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
54%
Woody shared
61%
57%
Fruity shared
58%
51%
58%
58%
58%
Vanilla shared
54%
50%
51%
49%

Performance

Presence Emblem Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Presence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean shaving cream' vibe make it ideal for the office or casual day wear. While not overly formal, its subtle sophistication suits some date settings, but weak longevity makes it less suitable for long events or active sports.

Emblem Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its versatile spicy-fresh character makes it suitable for casual and date settings, with many finding it pleasant and mass-appealing. However, mixed reports on projection and longevity mean it might not hold up for formal events or heavy sports, and some find it a bit too prominent for a quiet office.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, cinnamon, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Presence EDT
Emblem Intense EDP
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