Montsouris by Zara
Men Women 2020
Description
Montsouris by Zara is an oriental vanilla fragrance from the olfactive family, created by perfumer Olivier Cresp in 2020. This composition, designed for men and for women, unfolds an olfactive structure where the top notes feature citrus and spices that give way to a floral and woody heart, culminating in a sweet and persistent base of vanilla and warm woods.
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Notes
lavender
Community
115 votes
- Positive 75%
- Negative 9.6%
- Neutral 16%
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Leading answer I own it
266 votes
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Leading answer Like it
115 votes
Season
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174 votes
Time of day
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75 votes
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About Montsouris
Montsouris by Zara is an oriental vanilla fragrance from the olfactive family, created by perfumer Olivier Cresp in 2020. This composition, designed for men and for women, unfolds an olfactive structure where the top notes feature citrus and spices that give way to a floral and woody heart, culminating in a sweet and persistent base of vanilla and warm woods.
Flowers Sweet and gourmand
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
65 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
69 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
74 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
65 votes
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BHUIKO
Smells absolutely delicious and is addictive, but it’s noticeable that it doesn’t last long or project much; however, it does linger on clothes. Still, I recommend it.
Taurien
A bit disappointing for me. I like the scent and use it, but it wasn’t what I expected. I thought it would smell like lavender macarons like in France, but it smells more like BR540: citrus and lavender with a similar base, though the aromatic touch sets it apart. It’s very sweet and not for everyone from the start. As it dries down, it resembles BR540 and Red Temptation even more. Compared to the latter, Montsouris is more musky and less airy, although their dry-downs are similar. I might prefer Red Temptation. The trail is notable and lasts 9-10 hours on my skin. If you like BR540, it’s a good quality option, but if you’re looking for something novel, it doesn’t feel new to my nose. Scent 8.5/10, Longevity 9.5/10, Sillage 8/10, Value for money 10/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy it again? Maybe.
AlejandroJopia7
Hi, just my opinion—I’m not an expert, but I love perfumes. Sometimes it smells synthetic, but with good materials. It smells great, pleasant, and has a generic appeal; at first, you note grapefruit and bergamot, a bit of jasmine and lavender that lingers, blending with sweet tones that aren’t cloying. Ideal for spring and autumn. Lasts 7 to 12 hours on the skin, very soft, and stays on clothes until washed.
Madame Cartier
I don’t see it as a dupe for BR560; the similarity is only noticeable in the dry-down; the opening reminds me a lot of Voyage by Hermès. It smells of lavender with citrus and cardamom, and in the transition to the dry-down, it gives that slightly sweetened and woody twist typical of BR560’s dry-down.
uhm
Inspired by Baccarat, quite boring, moderate performance, and simple… It doesn’t offer much to me.