Montale 2007 EDP

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White Musk

by Pierre Montale

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Montale White Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Pierre Montale. White Musk opens with Violet Leaf and Ylang-Ylang, and settles into a heart of Musk. Montale's White Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - some find it the ultimate clean musk, others a metallic, 'old lady' horror show. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it first if you fancy smelling like freshly laundered sheets, or possibly a musky tin can.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Classic
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White Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet Leaf50%
Ylang-Ylang50%
Heartas listed
Musk100%

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:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Despite its longevity, the soft sillage and 'clean' profile make it highly versatile for everyday and office wear as noted by many reviews. It's less suited for formal events or dates, where something with more projection or sensual character might be preferred. It's a fantastic 'running errands' or 'fresh out of the shower' 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Montale's White Musk opens with a clean, almost ozonic freshness, quickly settling into a powdery cloud of musk. Hints of yellow floral ylang-ylang peek through, adding a creamy sweetness that some find comforting, while violet leaf lends an aquatic, slightly green edge. It’s a soft, linear experience, aiming for pristine clean rather than complex evolution, drying down to a fluffy, warm skin scent.

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