Montale 2023 EDP

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Rendez-vous à Paris

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Rendez-vous à Paris is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Pierre Montale. Rendez-vous à Paris opens with Rhubarb and Pear, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Musk, Powdery, and Vanilla. Montale's Rendez-vous à Paris carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't your usual Montale. It's a divisive one, with some revelling in its modern, fruity-floral charm, while others find its classic elements, particularly the patchouli and ginger, a bit too jarring. If you're after a softer Montale, this might be your unexpected rendezvous.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Rendez-vous à Paris 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, clean floral-fruity profile make it suitable for various settings, including office use if applied lightly. However, the more divisive elements like patchouli and ginger, combined with feedback on its longevity (some find it lasting hours, others only a few), mean it's better suited for casual or even date nights where it can truly shine without overwhelming.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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 Parisian spring: a tart burst of rhubarb and juicy pear leads the way, mingling with a delicate, dewy rose and subtle jasmine. As it evolves, a soft, powdery veil settles, sweetened by sugarcane and vanilla, grounded by a clean musk. Hints of earthy patchouli and spicy ginger add an intriguing edge, preventing it from becoming overly sweet or entirely demure.

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Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 August

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