Montale 2011 EDP

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Pretty Fruity

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Pretty Fruity is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Pierre Montale. Pretty Fruity opens with Citrus, Blackcurrant, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Magnolia and Lily, and dries down to a base of Musk. Montale's Pretty Fruity carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper split-decision fragrance - some call it a 'goddess' potion, others a 'cheap shampoo'. If you're after a loud, long-lasting fruity floral that reminds you of summer holidays, give it a go, but be ready for it to potentially turn into something unexpected on your skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Clean
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Pretty Fruity Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Passionfruit43%
Blackcurrant34%
Citrus23%
Heartas listed
Magnolia55%
Lily45%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its strong projection and enduring tropical fruitiness make it a bit much for formal settings or the office. However, it's a solid choice for casual outings, especially in warm weather, and works well for active scenarios given its fresh and energetic profile.

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

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

Imagine a vibrant spill of blackcurrant and passionfruit, zesty with citrus, that gradually softens into a heart of magnolia and lily. It’s undeniably fruity-tropical, with a clean, shampoo-like freshness that lingers, rounded off by a subtle musk. Think long-lasting, juicy accords that promise a holiday vibe, but can lean a touch synthetic for some noses.

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