Montale 2022 EDP

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Fantastic Basilic

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Montale Fantastic Basilic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Fantastic Basilic opens with Kumquat, Pear, and Basil, settles into a heart of Tuberose and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Montale's Fantastic Basilic carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a truly authentic basil experience, others are left wondering where the basil went, and get a sweet, fruity mess instead. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Uplifting
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Fantastic Basilic Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Basil44%
Kumquat30%
Pear25%
Heartas listed
Frangipani50%
Tuberose50%
Baseas listed
Benzoin51%
Tonka Bean49%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it perfect for casual wear or even a sporty outing. While some find it too strong for the office, its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work in less formal environments. The unique herbal opening might be too divisive for formal occasions.

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

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

Fantastic Basilic opens with a vibrant, almost shocking burst of fresh, green basil, instantly transporting you to an Italian garden. This herbal kick is quickly softened by the juicy sweetness of kumquat and pear, preventing it from straying into pure pesto territory. As it dries, delicate white florals like frangipani and tuberose emerge, adding a touch of creamy exoticism, before settling into a warm, slightly resinous base of benzoin and tonka bean. It's a complex journey from garden to sweet, soft comfort.

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