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Caron

Montaigne (2021)

Perfumer: Jean Jacques

2021WomenClassic
7.4/ 10
Community score
26 ratings
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Caron Montaigne is a floral, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy and resinous side, made for women.

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Skunky's take: I wandered into a flower garden and I am not leaving.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylangHeliotrope
Moroccan jasmine absolute
French mimosa absolute
Tunisian orange blossom absoluteLabdanumSiam benzoinVanilla
Egyptian cassia absolute
Indian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy
  8. Resinous

What does Montaigne (2021) smell like?

Montaigne has good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, and for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads clearly feminine, with a classic character for many.

The floral side is built on ylang-ylang, jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom, with heliotrope adding a powdery softness. Labdanum, benzoin and vanilla pull it towards a resinous, sweet warmth, while cassia brings spice and Indian sandalwood a woody depth.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Spring
  • 20%
    Winter
  • 20%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Evening
    24%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    14%

Least picked for the office.

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