Starry Nights by Montale
Brand: Montale
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Calabrian bergamot opens onto Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine with Sumatran patchouli over white musk and powdery notes.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Lemon, Apple, Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Lemon
- Apple
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- White Musk
- Powdery Notes
- Amber
Occasions: Evening, Night Out, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Starry Nights by Montale belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Calabrian bergamot opens onto Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine with Sumatran patchouli over white musk and powdery notes. Starry Nights opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Apple. The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Patchouli. It dries down to White Musk, Powdery Notes, and Amber.
How to wear Starry Nights
On skin, Starry Nights by Montale has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, night out, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Starry Nights : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Starry Nights opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Apple.
The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Patchouli.
It dries down to White Musk, Powdery Notes, and Amber.
What to layer with Starry Nights
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Starry Nights : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower Bomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Starry Nights : 2 sprays Flower Bomb
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Starry Nights : 2 sprays Beautiful
Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and white musk.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carnal Flower on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Starry Nights : 2 sprays Carnal Flower
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Starry Nights : 2 sprays J'adore
Pairings to approach with care
Beach Blossom by Jo Malone London
Not Recommended · 30/99
Starry Nights has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Beach Blossom brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beach Blossom on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Starry Nights : 2 sprays Beach Blossom
Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès
Not Recommended · 31/99
Starry Nights has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Un Jardin sur le Nil brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Un Jardin sur le Nil on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Starry Nights : 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include lemon, jasmine, and patchouli.
- Flower Bomb by Viktor & RolfBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
- Beautiful by Estée Lauder — Both include rose, jasmine, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Starry Nights?
Starry Nights opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Apple. The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Patchouli. It dries down to White Musk, Powdery Notes, and Amber.
How long does Starry Nights last, and how strong is it?
Starry Nights by Montale has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Starry Nights?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, night out, and date.
What layers well with Starry Nights?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and patchouli. Apply Starry Nights first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Starry Nights : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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