Montale 2018 EDP

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Sweet Flowers

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Montale Sweet Flowers is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Sweet Flowers opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Ginger, and Peach, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Jasmine, Violet, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Montale's Sweet Flowers carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't expect groundbreaking originality; this is a sweet floral crowd-pleaser that splits opinion. Some love its candy-floss comfort, others find it too basic and similar to other popular scents. Patchouli can be a deal-breaker here, so sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Powdery
Sweet Flowers 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

While some find its longevity and sillage excellent, many reviews report lower performance, making it less disruptive for office wear than typical Montale. The sweet, floral, and fruity accords point towards casual outings and dates, though its resemblance to mainstream sweet florals could make it a fun party scent.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Sweet Flowers bursts forth with a confectionary cloud of cotton candy and juicy peach, spiced up with a hint of ginger and pepper, lifted by bright bergamot. The heart unfolds into a blend of jasmine, violet, and creamy tuberose, grounded by an earthy whisper of patchouli. As it settles, a sweet vanilla and woody base of sandalwood, cedar, and musky oakmoss emerges, creating a soft, powdery finish with hints of licorice.

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Where to buy

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