Montale 2009 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Amber & Spices

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Amber & Spices is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Pierre Montale. Amber & Spices opens with Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Ebony and Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Montale's Amber & Spices carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, powerful, and unmistakably Montale, 'Amber & Spices' is a polarizing powerhouse. Expect a bold, woody-spicy kick that some adore for its exotic sensuality, while others find it aggressively synthetic and overwhelming.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Amber & Spices Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Nutmeg100%
Heartas listed
Ebony50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Sandalwood50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong sillage, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its exotic, warm spicy character makes it perfect for dates and evening events, with some finding it versatile enough for special casual occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, CINNAMAL, EUGENOL COUMARIN, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, BENZYL BENZOATE

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opening with a surprising, fleeting rose, this scent quickly shifts into a warm, fresh spicy heart of nutmeg and caraway, blending seamlessly into a rich, woody concoction. The drydown unveils a deep, somewhat medicinal oud, entwined with creamy sandalwood and a subtle, dry amber that grounds the composition in an earthy, exotic warmth.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
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