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Vanille Absolu by Montale — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Montale· 2008· Eau de Parfum

Vanille Absolu

Name: Vanille Absolu by Montale
Brand: Montale
Rating: 8 (2182 reviews)

8.02.2KTypically ~$90

Biscuit and clove up top, drying down to amber and cappucino.

SweetGourmandSpicyFloralOriental

Scent profile

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

98%

Spring

64%

Summer

42%

Fall

100%

Day

73%

Night

100%

Where

Office

58%

Casual

84%

Date

100%

Club

71%

Formal

68%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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