Montale 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Sensual Instinct

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Montale Sensual Instinct is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Sensual Instinct opens with Coffee, settles into a heart of Rose and Praline, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Montale's Sensual Instinct carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its sweet, mossy depth or recoil from its boozy, medicinal bite. Don't be swayed by the BR540 comparisons; this beast stands on its own, for better or worse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coffee100%
Heartas listed
Praline56%
Rose44%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss41%
Amber34%
Cedar24%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beast-mode performance and heavy, sweet-mossy accords make it far too overpowering for an office setting. Perfect for a seductive date night or a formal affair where you want to leave a lasting impression due to its strong, unique character.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CITRAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Sensual Instinct opens with a surprising flash of red berries, quickly joined by a rich wave of coffee and sweet praline. This decadent gourmand core is then underpinned by a bold, earthy oakmoss, with subtle woody accents and a hint of amber warming the dry down. It's a sweet, humid, almost boozy concoction that keeps you guessing from start to finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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