Montblanc 2003 Edp

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Individuel

by Pierre Bourdon

Montblanc Individuel is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Pierre Bourdon. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Juniper, Mint, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.

Our verdict on Individuel: Favourite

Individuel is a divisive little number - some love its clean, fruity vibe, others find it too synthetic, cloying, even outdated. It's often compared to dryer sheets or a toned-down Joop! Homme, but for many, it’s a surprisingly good cheapie with a unique charm.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Gourmand
  • Subtle
Individuel Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 29%
Fruity 9%
Green 13%
Sweet 24%
Warm 14%
Woody 11%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Fruity
99%
Aromatic
96%
Warm Spicy
80%
Woody
73%

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 14% Cinnamon 13% Pineapple 12% Juniper 11% Mint 11% Bergamot 10% Rosemary 10% Cardamom 10% Coriander 10%

Heart Notes

Orange Blossom 26% Violet 25% Geranium 25% Jasmine 24%

Base Notes

Raspberry 18% Vanilla 13% Sandalwood 12% Dark Chocolate 11% Musk 10% Amber 10% Vetiver 9% Patchouli 9% Oakmoss 9%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it excellent for office, casual, and sport wear. The sweeter notes also lend themselves to date nights, though its lack of formal gravitas means it's less suited for very formal events. Community reviews highlight its versatility as an 'everyday scent' and 'dumb reach' for various light settings.

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Individuel kicks off with a fresh, aromatic hit of lavender and mint, brightened by juicy pineapple and a hint of spicy cardamom, instantly giving off that 'fresh laundry' feel. As it settles, a sweet, unexpected raspberry note emerges, draped over a creamy sandalwood and vanilla base, subtly underscored by a whisper of dark chocolate and patchouli. It's clean, sweet, and surprisingly complex given its reputation as a 'mass-appealing' scent.

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