Montale 2008 EDP

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Vanille Absolu

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Vanille Absolu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Pierre Montale. Vanille Absolu settles into a heart of Cinnamon and Clove, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. Montale's Vanille Absolu carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This is Montale's attempt at the quintessential gourmand vanilla and it's a divisive one. Fans love the rich, sweet, and comforting scent, with some calling it 'the' vanilla. Detractors, however, find it synthetic, plasticky, and cloying. Approach with caution, but if you want to smell like cookies, this might be your jam.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
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Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Cinnamon50%
Clove50%
Baseas listed
Vanilla50%
Woody Notes50%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweetness and occasional beast-mode projection make it less suitable for office environments. It shines in casual settings or on dates where its warm, inviting character can be appreciated without overwhelming. Not a formal or sport scent due to its gourmand nature.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • 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

Vanille Absolu opens with a sweet, almost boozy vanilla, reminiscent of vanilla extract or creamy desserts. The initial blast gives way to a powdery, warm heart where cinnamon and clove add a soft, spicy intrigue rather than a potent kick. A subtle woody base underpins the sweetness, preventing it from becoming overly flat. It's a comforting, edible-smelling fragrance that settles into a linear, delightful vanilla skin scent.

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