Bentley Fragrances 2017 EDT

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Momentum

by Nathalie Lorson

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Bentley Fragrances Momentum is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Nathalie Lorson. Momentum opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Jasmine, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Bentley Fragrances's Momentum carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Momentum is a pleasant enough fragrance for the price but let's be honest, it's forgettable. Many find it too weak to matter, lacking any real 'oomph' to make it stand out. A safe choice if you want something inoffensive without much personality.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
Momentum Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh profile and generally low projection make it very office-safe and suitable for casual daytime wear. However, its weak performance limits its appeal for dates or formal events where more presence is desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Momentum opens with a fresh, airy burst of violet leaf and sea notes, cut through by a sharp bergamot and a hint of spicy nutmeg. It settles into a soft heart of jasmine and cashmere wood, underpinned by a warm, sweet ambergris. The drydown is woody and musky, with creamy sandalwood and tonka bean providing a smooth, comforting base.

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