Montale 2023 Edp

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Holy Neroli

by Pierre Montale

Montale Holy Neroli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Pierre Montale. Holy Neroli opens with Neroli, Bergamot, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Orange Blossom, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Montale's Holy Neroli carries an Acquired verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This isn't your average fresh neroli. Holy Neroli starts bright but quickly warms into a rich, sweet, and surprisingly dense white floral. It's divisive, with some finding it a luxurious hotel lobby experience and others detecting baby wipes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Modern
Holy Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26%
Floral 32%
Fruity 3%
Green 3%
Sweet 26%
Warm 8%
Woody 10%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While its initial freshness might suit the office, the fragrance quickly becomes warm, dense, and sweet, making it more appropriate for dates, casual outings, or even semi-formal events. Its potent projection and density mean it's too much for the gym or highly professional settings.

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About

Holy Neroli opens with a luminous burst of neroli and zesty bitter orange, quickly settling into a prominent, almost creamy orange blossom. A backdrop of soft rose and earthy cedar emerges, eventually melting into a luscious, warm base of musk, amber, and vanilla. It's a heady white floral that manages to feel simultaneously clean and rich, far from a typical airy citrus.