- Arabians Tonka — Amber, vanilla and sweet; opens with saffron and bergamot and dries down to tonka bean and sugar cane.
- Black Aoud — Oud, woody and earthy; opens with mandarin orange and dries down to patchouli and musk.
- Chocolate Greedy — Gourmand, vanilla and fruity; opens with bitter orange and dries down to vanilla and dried fruits.
- Intense Cafe — Amber, gourmand and vanilla; opens with floral notes and dries down to vanilla and amber.
- Roses Musk — Musky, floral and rose; opens with rose and dries down to white musk and amber.
- Ristretto Intense Café — Gourmand, sweet and rose; opens with coffee and rose water and dries down to vanilla and white musk.
- Starry Nights — Amber, floral and citrus; opens with bergamot and lemon and dries down to white musk and powdery notes.
What Montale smells like
Montale's fragrances lean amber, vanilla and gourmand. Most sit in the oriental and gourmand families.
Notes that recur across the range: amber, white musk, rose and jasmine. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 7 EDP.
Where to start with Montale
Not sure which Montale to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 1 for women, 6 unisex).
- Longest lasting: Montale Arabians Tonka — longevity: beast mode
- For cold weather and evenings: Montale Intense Cafe — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Montale Roses Musk — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Montale
Because Montale's style leans amber and vanilla, it pairs well with a fresh citrus or aromatic spray on top. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Montale profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Montale guides
Montale FAQ
What does Montale smell like?
Montale's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean amber, vanilla and gourmand, with amber, white musk and rose coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Montale fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Montale Arabians Tonka has the strongest longevity rating (beast mode). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Where can I buy or sample Montale?
Each Montale profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.