Montale 2019 Other

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Ristretto Intense Café

Montale Ristretto Intense Café is a fragrance launched in 2019. Ristretto Intense Café opens with Rose and Coffee, settles into a heart of Rose, Coffee, and Woody, and dries down to a base of Caramel, Amber, Vanilla, and Musk. Montale's Ristretto Intense Café carries an Acquired verdict, a coffee-led wear.

This one's a Montale powerhouse, and it's certainly divisive. Some find it a delicious coffee-rose dream, while others are baffled by the lack of coffee and overwhelmed by the rose. Love it or hate it, its monstrous performance is undeniable.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Sensual
  • Soft
Ristretto Intense Café bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 29%
Fruity 0%
Green 2%
Sweet 32%
Warm 15%
Woody 8%
Earthy 19%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 4%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its beastly projection and sweet, dense gourmand nature make it a poor fit for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensual rose and caramel, make it fantastic for dates or a statement evening out, particularly in colder weather.

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About

Ristretto Intense Café opens with a bold, rich blast that promises a strong coffee hit, quickly softened by an elegant rose and a luxurious wave of vanilla and caramel. The heart retains that floral sweetness, slowly deepening into a musky, ambery base. It's a sweet, gourmand journey through a highly caffeinated rose garden, with sticky caramel adding a decadent finish.