Montale 2011 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Dark Purple

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Dark Purple is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Pierre Montale. Dark Purple opens with Orange and Plum, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Patchouli, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Teak. Montale's Dark Purple carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions like a marmite sandwich. Those who love it revel in its beast-mode plum and rose, while detractors recoil from its synthetic, metallic edge. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
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Dark Purple Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum63%
Orange37%
Heartas listed
Rose35%
Red Fruits22%
Patchouli22%
Geranium21%
Baseas listed
Musk39%
Teak34%
Amber28%

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

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it far too potent for the office, risking headaches for colleagues. It truly shines on a date or formal evening occasion, where its sophisticated and sensual character can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, FARNESOL

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

2 other shops' lists name 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

Dark Purple kicks off with a bold, juicy blast of plum and orange, mingling with tangy red berries. This fruity prelude quickly gives way to a dominant, often described as 'jammy,' rose, underpinned by green geranium and earthy patchouli. As it settles, a woody base of teak, musk, and warm amber emerges, adding a sensual depth that lingers for ages. It's a rich, deep purple scent, undoubtedly.

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Where to buy

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