Montale 2017 EDP

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Intense Cherry

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Intense Cherry is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Pierre Montale. Intense Cherry opens with Bergamot and Black Cherry, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Montale's Intense Cherry carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't be fooled by the name - Montale's Intense Cherry is not what it says on the tin. If you're after a loud and proud cherry bomb, look elsewhere. This is a subtle, largely floral-musk scent with a fleeting hint of cherry, leaving many underwhelmed and wondering where the 'intense' went.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Modern
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Intense Cherry Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot61%
Black Cherry39%
Heartas listed
Rose52%
Jasmine48%
Baseas listed
Musk37%
Vanilla32%
Sandalwood31%

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic due to its subtle floral nature, the lack of projection and 'cherry bomb' effect makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, EUGENOL, ANISIC ALCOHOL

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

A faint whisper of black cherry and zesty bergamot leads the charge, quickly making way for a harmonious heart of demure rose and delicate jasmine. The dry down settles into a powdery, musky vanilla with a creamy sandalwood undertone, clinging close to the skin. It's a soft, almost ethereal experience, far from the promised fruit.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 6 October

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