Montale 2018 EDP

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Rendez-vous à Moscou

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Montale Rendez-vous à Moscou is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Rendez-vous à Moscou opens with Peach Blossom, Lemon, Mandarin, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Montale's Rendez-vous à Moscou carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, airy fruity-floral, while others are underwhelmed by its perceived synthetic nature and weak performance. It's a Montale-lite experience: familiar, pleasant, but perhaps lacking the brand's usual distinctive punch.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Rendez-vous à Moscou Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its versatile and inoffensive fruity-floral profile makes it suitable for most casual and daytime office wear. However, those citing weak projection and longevity suggest it won't stand out for formal events or demanding date nights, though its lightness works for sport.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Imagine a basket overflowing with ripe peaches and juicy pears, brightened by a zesty squeeze of mandarin and lemon. As the initial fruitiness settles, a delicate bouquet of jasmine and rose emerges, softened by a hint of coconut and a whisper of ginger. The whole composition rests on a comforting bed of creamy vanilla, warm sandalwood, and a clean musk, creating a gentle and approachable dry-down.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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