Montaigne by Caron
Women 1987
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Description
Montaigne by Caron is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1987, this composition was created by perfumer Jean-Claude Delville. The top notes unfold with mimosa, bitter orange, jasmine, coriander, and tangerine; the heart reveals narcissus and blackcurrant; while the base notes settle with amber, sandalwood, vanilla, and ambrette musk.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,652 votes
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Leading answer Like it
679 votes
Season
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404 votes
Time of day
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274 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Montaigne
Montaigne by Caron is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1987, this composition was created by perfumer Jean-Claude Delville. The top notes unfold with mimosa, bitter orange, jasmine, coriander, and tangerine; the heart reveals narcissus and blackcurrant; while the base notes settle with amber, sandalwood, vanilla, and ambrette musk.
Flowers White flowers Green, herbal and fougère Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Spices
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
220 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
289 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
68 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
43 votes
Have you worn Montaigne?
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luzol
I picked it up from an online outlet store and paid a song. It smells like a baroque oriental jewel—beautiful but not loud, very elegant for this winter. On my skin, it lasts about four or five hours and leaves a trail reminiscent of old-fashioned bar soap. I’m happy with my blind buy.
mitsouko19
I stumbled upon this by chance on a website; I loved the bottle, the name, and the brand. Everything felt so ‘comme il faut’ that I was surprised by the price. I looked up reviews and read nothing but praise, especially on Fragrantica, so I bought it. The opening is soft, then cilantro bursts out with notes of bitter orange and mint. Later, sandalwood comes in and settles. I can’t separate the florals; up close it smells of cilantro and sandalwood, while from a distance it’s like low scrubland with rockrose, rosemary, and thyme. A wild, revitalizing scent, nothing excessive. I wear it occasionally. Those calling it ‘sun in a bottle’ are exaggerating, and those comparing it to La Nuit de Noel are wrong (my vintage is magical; I haven’t tried the new version). I’d give Montaigne a 3 out of 5. Maybe it’ll improve with another test. The longevity is excellent, and the trail is nice without being overwhelming (or I hope so—I need to ask).
mitsouko19
I picked this up at an online outlet store and paid a bargain. It smells like a baroque oriental jewel: beautiful but without being loud, very elegant for this winter. On my skin, it lasts about four or five hours and leaves a trail reminiscent of old bar soap. I’m happy with my blind buy.