Montale 2007 EDP

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Soleil de Capri

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Soleil de Capri is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Pierre Montale. Soleil de Capri opens with Kumquat, Citrus, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes and Musk. Montale's Soleil de Capri carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive citrus bomb, often compared to D&G Light Blue. Some love its fresh, bright energy, while others find it too plain or screechy. If you're after a warm-weather crowd-pleaser that screams Mediterranean holiday, this could be your jam - provided you're okay with its linear nature.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
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Soleil de Capri Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus38%
Kumquat35%
Grapefruit28%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Musk51%
Spicy Notes49%

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:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it perfect for casual outings and sports. While it's generally inoffensive enough for the office, its moderate longevity and projection mean it won't be overwhelming, though it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, AQUA / WATER, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL

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

Another shop's list names 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

Soleil de Capri blasts off with a vibrant, zesty chorus of grapefruit, kumquat, and other citruses, evoking sun-drenched orchards. This sharp opening gradually mellows into a delicate white floral heart, a fleeting whisper of jasmine. The drydown settles into a soft, musky embrace with a subtle hint of spice, adding a creamy warmth that grounds the initial citrus rush without overpowering its freshness. It's sunshine in a bottle, from start to finish.

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Where to buy

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