Pierre Montal - a rising star in the sky of perfumery. His compositions have already won the hearts of thousands of men and women. The perfumer sensitively captures the trends of the modern world, its dynamism and craving for classics. Democracy and chic of the upper world, unitarity and originality - all this merges together in his compositions. And although the creations of the master belong to niche perfumes, they are also copyrighted. It is not for nothing that Pierre Montail's surname is indicated in the name of the Montale Intense Cafe perfume, which will be the subject of study of our article. Here we will sort out the perfumery composition, find out for whom the fragrance was created. We will take into account the opinions of users. Their reviews became the basis of the informative base for writing this article.
There is a lot of counterfeit on the Russian perfumery market. And the user does not bother to know how to distinguish the original aroma of āMontreal Intens Cafeā from a fake. Where to get the real Eau de Parfum from Montale? And how much does it cost? You will find answers to all these questions in our article.
The story of the Montale line: how it was
The founder of the perfume house Pierre Montal lived for some time in Saudi Arabia. There he became acquainted with the eastern traditions of creating perfume compositions that directly affect the human brain. Fragrances affect our consciousness more than is commonly thought. And in the Arab world, they have long since mastered the practice of immersion in a meditative trance, arousal of passion, sex drive, creative inspiration and healing the body with the help of perfume rubbing, incense and perfume.
Pierre Montal was simply amazed at this new world of exotic flowers, plant extracts, wood resins and aromatic minerals. The universal fascination of Europeans with the mysterious, sensual and mystical East prompted the author to create the Montale elite French perfumery. In its many flavors, Montal combined in one bottle the exquisite luxury of the Arab world with the floral sophistication of Parisian salons and the woody restraint of businessmen from Normandy.
Intens Cafe and its brothers - an elite line
Having honed his talent in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the Emirates, Pierre Montal returned to Paris and opened his first store on Place Vendome. It should be said that the perfumer created his name even earlier. Famous Arab sheikhs turned to him to create copyright compositions for weddings. Therefore, in Paris, Montall had something to present to a sophisticated public. In the East, the perfumer discovered the secret of oud - an aloe tree affected by a fungus. Its refined scent became the basis for many compositions of the mid-nineties of the last century. The most famous of them are Aoud Queen Roses with Guinean Hibiscus and Oud Red Flowers with saffron and sandalwood.
The author launched the so-called gourmet series. The Montale Intense Cafe perfume water has no less appetizing brothers in it, such as the Chocolate Greedy men's fragrance with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee and Moroccan orange, or Mukhallat with strawberry and almond scents. The secret to the success of Montal's products lies in the fact that he skillfully combines the magic and sensuality of the East with French style. The European seems to fall into the fairy tale "A Thousand and One Nights." But at the same time, the aromas do not look heavy or suffocating, as if they were finished in the jewelry workshop of Parisian salons.
The birth of the original fragrance Intens Cafe
Pierre Montal presented the new creation from the Gourmandy series to the general public in 2013. He himself described his work as follows: a cold autumn evening with rain and dampness. You, wet and cold, decide to enter the cafe - one of the small Parisian establishments that attract visitors with the smell of warm pastries and the aroma of freshly ground coffee. But, opening the door, you notice on the very first table a bouquet of luxurious roses. The smell of the āQueen of Flowersā āāinstantly pushes into the background the scents of vanilla pastries and coffee. They remain background, soft and warm. Later they will appear more, and the smell of hot chocolate will join them. But, having returned home, you will recall her, the Queen of Flowers, in the soft light of the Parisian cafe-confectionery.
This author described the fragrance as unisex. The perfumes of the Montreal Intense Cafe instantly gained popularity - and not only at home, in France, but also far beyond its borders. This unusual combination of aromas satisfies even the most biased gourmet taste.
What is the perfume of the āMental Intense Cafeā: a description of the perfume composition
Rose and one hundred percent Arabica - a rather bold mix. Original, isn't it? But in the composition - quite rich and multifaceted - there are other elements that allow it to sound so organically. At the tip of the pyramid, floral shades balance. They are sharp and fresh enough to prepare the user's nose for a sense of heart aroma. And there are the main characters, Coffee and Rose, with a capital letter. The little bitterness of the first and the endless sweetness of the second create an indescribable duet that immerses you in the atmosphere of the French āboulangeriā standing in the middle of a flowering garden.
The composition of the perfumery composition is not limited to this. Out of nowhere, sweet vanilla appears on the stage - not powdered sugar, but just a pod, as in real gourmand baking. She envelops you in warm waves. And after the vanilla, base notes appear - white musk and amber amber.
Perfume pyramid: what it consists of according to users
As often happens with perfumes, different people feel the composition differently than its author. Perfume āMontreal Intens Cafeā reviews are called oriental vanilla. In the opening notes, users caught coffee first, and then a rose. They also place the vanilla pod on the tip of the composition. Some noses caught pink pepper and dark chocolate, although they were not announced by the author.
Floral aroma, delicate and fresh, for many remained unsolved. But as for the base, users remained in solidarity with the author. In long and warm, like a cashmere scarf, white musk and sunny ambergris are present in the train.
People familiar with Montalās work suspect that the author was deceiving and did not disclose to the public the entire composition. They feel oud and sandalwood in it, which, combined with ambergris, create such a soft and languid train. In general, the aroma is revealed, as befits a good French perfume, gradually, revealing to the owner and those around him more and more new faces.
How is the perfume bottle framed?
Each year the Montale perfume collection (France) is replenished with nine new fragrances. But all of them are related by a recognizable bottle from afar. It resembles a deodorant spray in shape and metal design. Why did the author put his precious elixir of the mystical East not in a stylish crystal bubble with a gold bow, but in such a democratic packaging? As Pierre Montal himself assures, his perfume contains only natural ingredients and aromatic oils. They are extremely sensitive to sunlight. This metal opaque bottle with a dispenser was invented to protect the ingredients from light. It is distinguished from a simple deodorant by a cover. It is attractive in its color of gold leaf. She is given a special style by a medallion in the form of a Masonic star with unknown letters written on it.
Montale products are distinguished by the color of the bottle. At the "Intense Cafe" it is purple with a touch of brownish tint. It looks like a cup with properly brewed coffee. And this immediately sets the user on the right track, including taste associations.
Who created the fragrance of this perfume?
The perfumes of France with the sensuality of sultry Arabia have been enjoyed by many men and women. After all, the East is a delicate matter, especially in the exquisite Parisian cut. The bearer of this fragrance users see representatives of both sexes who fully comprehended the "art of living." They value comfort, delicious food, fine wine. But at the same time, they are characterized by romance and dreaminess. The flower palette conveys this weightless ease of being, and the aromas of coffee emphasize the individuality and lifestyle of the wearer. The heart of the perfumery composition, in which sweetness and bitterness are mixed to the same extent, reveals all the contradictory nature of modern people. They want a romantic relationship, but also a stable career advancement, a position in society and the realization of the most daring reckless hopes.
When to wear a fragrance
Let's recall which associations, in the opinion of the author himself, should trigger the spirits of Intens Cafe. Cold autumn evening, rainy drizzle ... Warm light pouring from the shop window ... The smell of pastries and espresso is combined in an inconceivable trio with the aroma of roses ... The Montreal Intens Cafe perfume is clearly defined as winter. In the cold season, these perfumes warm gently, like a cup of strong aromatic coffee with vanilla. This effect is especially felt not in dry and frosty weather, but in the slush and dankness of late autumn. The aroma reliably expels spleen from the heart, giving a feeling of comfort and family warmth. But in the spring, a floral note appears on the front of the stage. Coffee with vanilla is heard a little bit, giving way to a rose. So in spring this perfume can also be worn. It is inappropriate only in the summer, and even then in the heat or in the stuffiness. Coffee bitterness with vanilla sweetness may seem too heavy and suffocating. But the classic rose saves the situation here. At a cocktail party in the summer, you will be irresistible in the aroma of the āMontreal Intense Cafeā.
How to wear a perfume
As for the time of day, when it is appropriate to use the perfumes of the Montreal Intens Cafe, the reviews were divided. Most users are inclined to think that this is an evening scent. It is too luxurious and multifaceted to put it on casual clothes or go to work for him. It suits, if not an evening suit, then at least a ālittle black dressā. But there is another opinion, which also has the right to be highlighted here. Some users claim that the āMental Intens Cafeā feels pretty good during the day. These perfumes are suitable for a date, and especially for a joint trip to the restaurant. And for real coffee lovers, the aroma does not know the time frame. It can be applied in the morning - just to wake up.
For what age is a unisex fragrance created
The author himself evaluates the target group, which is intended for spirits, as people 25-45 years old. But users do not quite agree with him. In general, the Montale Intense Cafe aroma is revealed individually for every person. The skin of young girls holds sharp fresh notes of flowers that sound in an overture for longer. On men, coffee with bitterness is more audible than a fragrant rose. On middle-aged ladies, a trio of the main ingredients looks especially organic. The āIntense Cafeā perfume is also suitable for a presentation to representatives of the older generation. The noble musky-amber base in this case will be in perfect harmony with sweet vanilla. But to whom this smell is unlikely to suit, itās teenage girls and young boys. It is too complicated for them, without caramel-powder sweetness and citrus spray.
Cost
The fragrance, like many other Montale products, was released in a concentration of perfume water. There are two volumes of standard spray cans - fifty and one hundred milliliters. But, according to reviews, this fragrance must be tested before buying. In online stores and places of sale of perfumes are available "miniatures" - bottles of 20 milliliters. You can buy a tester (2 ml). The price reviews are called democratic. For a bottle of fifty milliliters, 3857 rubles will have to be paid (3,100 - per share). But, according to users, itās worth the aroma of āMontreal Intens Cafeā. The price of 100 ml is 5,100 rubles or 4,060 per share in the Letual store. In the network of online stores you can find a 50-ml bottle for 120 US dollars. The price for the probe starts at ten dollars, and for the "road bottle" (that is, a miniature) - from $ 20.
Montale Intense Cafe: how to distinguish a fake from the original
Many people think that a bottle in the form of a metal spray is the best protection against counterfeit. And they are cruelly mistaken. So there is a risk, having laid out five thousand rubles, to buy the usual deodorant. But there are several signs by which you can identify a fake, without even opening the bottle.
The Intense Cafe Eau de Parfum from Montal is packaged in a dark brown box. The cardboard on the original should be tight. The inscription āMontale Intense Cafe Parisā is convex (it is easy to check by swiping your finger over it) and applied not to the box, but to the label. The bar code in the original perfume also indicates the country of origin - France. The color of the bottle does not serve as evidence of the truth of the product or its counterfeit. The company first released the batch in a purple spray can, and then they turned brown, coffee and another shade close to them. But on the spray should pay close attention. The cap on the original perfume must be unscrewed, not removed. The spray nozzle is always black. The main distinguishing feature of real spirits is the presence of a āclothespinā holding the spray. It should be marked with the logo of the house "Montal".
Now pay attention to the bottom. In a real perfume, it is smooth and slightly pressed into the spray can. The copy has an even, with rough commissures. Miniatures are sold in bags. Here you need to pay attention to expensive material, the quality of sewing, the presence of a company logo on the fabric.
General perfume reviews
Despite the fact that the fragrance is released in a concentration of perfumed water, it remains on the skin for a long time. Keeps on clothes before washing, on hair - before washing your hair. Therefore, you should first test the aroma to see if it suits you, whether it will tease the delicious smell of coffee. As for economy in use, consumers agreed that perfumes are consumed slowly. It is enough to apply one zilch so that the aroma of the āIntental Cafeā envelops you with a light trail. Reviews also praised the ability of spirits to unfold gradually. The composition does not appear immediately, but as if playing a play of three acts, showing all new facets and nuances. Coffee lovers claim that the composition does not sound roughly coarsely ground robusta, but the author's melange, prepared by an experienced barista.