Montale

Intense Cafe

Amber Vanilla
France
2013
A captivating coffee and rose gourmand that opens with fresh brewing coffee paired with vegetal rose, sweetened by vanillic white musk

Scent Notes Deep Dive

Jasmine Sambac
Lily of the Valley
Turkish Rose
Bulgarian Rose
Fresh-brewed Arabica coffee
Madagascan Vanilla
White musk
Amber
If i had to take you
to a place
Addictive, comforting, gourmand, seductive, warm

Technical details

Why this fragrance

It’s the benchmark “rose + coffee + vanilla” crowd-pleaser with big performance and a creamy, addictive dry-down.

You'll like me if

You enjoy sweet gourmands, coffee notes, or rose-vanilla pairings that project and last.

This smells like

A fresh latte sweetened with rose syrup, dusted with vanilla sugar, settling into a warm amber-musk haze.

Demographic fit

Appeals to men and women aged 25-50 who appreciate gourmand oriental fragrances with sophisticated coffee-rose compositions perfect for cooler weather

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Projection

Strong to very strong

Longevity

long-lasting to very long-lasting; “beast mode” for many

Sillage

Rich coffee and rose trail lingering for 4-5 hours, followed by warm vanilla and amber base that settles close to skin with nutty coffee undertones

Occassion

Autumn and winter wear, cozy evening occasions, coffee shop meetings, intimate settings
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