Montale 2006 EDP

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Patchouli Leaves

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Patchouli Leaves is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Pierre Montale. Patchouli Leaves opens with Patchouli, settles into a heart of Amber and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk and Labdanum. Montale's Patchouli Leaves carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is exactly what it says on the tin: a full-throttle patchouli beast. If you're patchouli-averse, run for the hills. But for those who love that earthy, chocolatey, damp forest floor scent, Montale delivers an unapologetically bold, unmissable experience that will get you noticed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
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Patchouli Leaves Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Patchouli100%
Heartas listed
Amber50%
Vanilla50%
Baseas listed
Labdanum50%
Musk50%

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a nuclear bomb in terms of projection and longevity, making it completely unsuitable for the office where it would offend everyone. Its bold, sensuous nature and significant sillage make it perfect for dates or cooler weather casual wear, though its intensity would be too much for formal settings or sports.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Patchouli Leaves dives headfirst into a rich, deep patchouli, immediately conjuring imagery of damp earth and dark chocolate. This isn't a shy, 'clean' patch; it's dense, almost syrupy, with verdant, earthy qualities. As it settles, a warm, enveloping amber emerges, softened by a creamy vanilla that adds a touch of sweetness without ever veering gourmand. Labdanum gives it a resinous, slightly smoky depth, making for an intoxicating, long-lasting aroma.

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