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The Nose Behind

Avenue Montaigne

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10
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The Nose Behind Avenue Montaigne is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with green and fruity touches and leans sweet, sitting most comfortably in spring and fall.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 367 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

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.

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Spicy
  8. Powdery

What does Avenue Montaigne smell like?

It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Grasse jasmine, fruity notes, iris and rose. The heart brings ylang-ylang, green notes, violet, Atlas cedar and leather, balancing floral against leathery. In the base, vetiver, amber, tonka bean, vanilla and oakmoss settle it onto a powdery, creamy, sweet ground.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter next. It is mostly chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits in between. Its profile is close to Floris White Rose and Jil Sander Sun.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Calabrian bergamot
    • Grasse jasmine
    • Fruity notes
  2. First hours

    • Ylang-ylang
    • Green notes
    • Violet
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Amber
    • Tonka bean

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 18%
    Summer
  • Casual
    24%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Office
    16%
  • Daytime
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026