Montale 2012 EDP

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Candy Rose

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Candy Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Pierre Montale. Candy Rose opens with Blood Orange, Mandarin, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Orange Blossom, and Vanilla. Montale's Candy Rose carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - Candy Rose is Montale's divisive fruity-floral that's more fresh rose bouquet than syrupy sweet. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some adoring its bright, clean charm and others dismissing it as unremarkable, soapy, or even a public toilet air freshener.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Modern
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Candy Rose Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and somewhat light profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use. While some find its longevity good, the lack of heavy sweetness or strong sillage keeps it from being overpowering for office or formal settings.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a juicy burst of blackcurrant, raspberry, and litchi, Candy Rose is immediately bright and effervescent. The heart reveals a crisp rose, softened by delicate lily of the valley and a hint of jasmine, grounded by an earthy patchouli. As it settles, a clean musk and creamy vanilla emerge, rounding out the playful fruit and floral blend with a subtle, airy sweetness. Expect a fresh and slightly soapy rose, rather than a truly candied treat.

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