Crafting a Journey: Wood and Spices Montale
Pierre Montale, the nose behind this 2005 creation, drew inspiration from his time in Saudi Arabia, where he crafted fragrances for royalty. His fascination with the East, particularly the rich olfactory traditions of India, shaped this scent. The blend of ebony, sandalwood, and vetiver evokes the sacred woods of Indian temples, while cardamom and incense capture the bustling spice bazaars. I imagine Montale envisioning a journey along India’s borders, where smoky incense mingles with exotic spices, creating a fragrance that feels like a caravan’s passage through time.
Olfactory Notes
It opens with a sharp, earthy burst of agarwood and vetiver, evoking a walk through a dense, ancient forest at dawn. As it settles, the heart reveals a warm, spicy blend of sandalwood, incense, and cardamom, reminiscent of a bustling Indian spice market under the midday sun. The base lingers with a deep, musky embrace, grounding the fragrance like the quiet glow of a temple at dusk. Each stage weaves a sensory tale of nature, culture, and timeless mystique.
Olfactory notes: Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber
Fragrance Family: Woody Spicy
Top notes: Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver.
Heart notes: Sandalwood, Incense, Cardamom, Spices.
Base notes: Musk.
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Made in France
- Parfumeur: Pierre Montale
- Year of Launch: 2005
If you're wondering about how long "Wood and Spices Montale" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 8 hours.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Parfum/Fragrance, Aqua/Water, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral
