Montale Intense Cafe

Description

Launched in 2013 by the niche French house Montale, Intense Café is an oriental gourmand unisex fragrance that combines creamy coffee, rich rose, and smooth vanilla. Designed for those who crave a warm, inviting aroma, it captures the essence of a decadent café experience  .

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Notes Breakdown

• Top Notes: Delicate florals (like rose)
• Heart Notes: Coffee and rose in the spotlight  
• Base Notes: Vanilla, amber, white musk – giving a sweet, creamy dry-down  

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Scent Journey

1. Opening (0–15 min): Starts with a flower-forward burst, especially rose, with subtle whispers of coffee in the background  .
2. Heart (15 min–4 hr): Rose and coffee lock in a decadent duo—think a rose-rose latte colored with creamy vanilla  .
3. Dry-down (4+ hrs): The base smooths out into a vanilla–amber–musk hug—soft, velvety, and comforting  .

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Performance

• Longevity: Solid 8–12+ hours on skin; lingers even longer on fabrics  .
• Projection: Noticeable at first, then becomes a close-to-medium sillage, ideal for cooler months  .