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Homme Exceptionnel by Montblanc — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Homme Exceptionnel by Montblanc

Montblanc· 2008· After Shave Lotion

Homme Exceptionnel

8.4675Typically ~$36

Coffee and lavender up top, drying down to amber and musk. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FreshWoodySpicyGourmand

Perfumer: Harry Frémont

Scent profile

Top notes

Coffee Lavender Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Ginger Mint Sage

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

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Winter

91%

Spring

79%

Summer

68%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

97%

Where

Office

85%

Casual

100%

Date

95%

Club

69%

Formal

77%

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Sport

58%