Infinity by Montale

I was blown away. I always associated cherry notes in unisex fragrances with feminine scents, but this changed my mind. Pierre Montale did a great job. While oriental notes were already common in the house, the blend of saffron, rose, oud, and leather alongside black cherry and plum caught me off guard. The longevity is incredible, which is logical given the tobacco, oud, and vanilla (notes that last). The projection is invasive, leaving a brutal trail. The black cherry, oud, pipe tobacco, and vanilla persist throughout the entire development. It starts with saffron, black cherry, plum, and pink pepper; then leather, oud, and rose emerge. In the dry down, you get black cherry, tobacco, vanilla, orientals, oud, rose, and tonka bean. It has its downsides: it’s not versatile. Don’t wear it to work, the grocery store, or meetings. I see it for casual outings, parties, evenings, or something sensual and seductive. In my opinion, the bottle is ugly, though I’ve seen worse. In short, it’s a different, sensual, and party-ready fragrance, ideal for cold nights. I recommend testing it before buying blind; it’s niche and can vary greatly on each skin.

I definitely hate oud, but if you’re into a dark, woody scent with cherry notes, this is perfect. Lasts long and projects well.

I found it marvelous. Seconds after application, the top note dominates with pink pepper, plum, and dark, sweet yet bitter cherry, with a slight alcohol kick. Far from those current cloying, sharp, or romantic cherries; in my opinion, it’s unisex—leaning masculine or perfect for strong women who can command attention from the opening. The composition is spicy and floral, featuring a notable but distinct rose compared to Black Aoud, Intense Café, or Arabian Tonka, complemented by a cherry reminiscent of Tonka Cola, setting it apart from scents like Ris Tanama. Over time, it gains creaminess with vanilla-sandalwood, staying in a fruity gourmand zone with a gentle leather base. Although it seems nocturnal and wintery, I see much more versatility. It’s not for the beach, hiking, or the gym, but perfect when the freshness of the day (late summer, rainy days before autumn, spring, or autumn) invites others to perceive this delicious aroma, which dries down to a warm, totally unisex scent, leaving behind the masculine bias. On my skin, the intensity fades quickly; by 4 hours, it’s just a personal bubble (unexpected, considering other Montales last me triple that long, like Arabian Tonka). The only downside (like with all Montales) is the spray mechanism and cap, which can easily come apart if you put it in a bag. A hit that has no redundancy in Montale or Mancera, but remember: test before buying, every nose and skin is different.

Charming and with a delicious development. It starts with a top note where cherry dominates with a good spicy charge; the first minutes feel like an acidic fruit, but in a good way. Then it becomes mysterious and attractive, where the heart notes shine. After some time, it turns sweeter and creamier due to the sandalwood, leather, and vanilla sugar, without losing its sexy and mysterious touch. Ideal for parties and night outings. I wouldn’t recommend buying without smelling it first. Overall, it’s a very good perfume in almost everything except versatility, at least in my opinion. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 9/10 Versatility: 3/10 Total: 8.7

It’s a pity there are no reviews for this perfume yet; I’m holding out to see what others think.