Montale · 2006
Vetiver Des Sables
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
fresh
uplifting
Salt air and green woods with spicy grit
Scent Notes
Fresh / Green
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About This Perfume
Think Salt air and green woods with spicy grit: that is Montale Vetiver Des Sables. Key notes are vetiver, Indian spices and mahogany. It reads unisex.
It works across all four seasons and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 2006.
Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: you have not smelled it before; it is not an easy blind buy.
- Skip if: you dislike green fragrances.
Around $68.
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Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
Montale
Montale is a Paris niche house founded by Pierre Montale. Montale: 150+ perfumes on Scendira, from about $59 to $225.
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Picks on the nose
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FAQ
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It smells like Salt air and green woods with spicy grit. Key notes are vetiver, Indian spices and mahogany.
Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
It works across all four seasons. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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