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Montaigne (2021)
The serene confidence of an afternoon in a chic Parisian salon, where the delicate scent of flowers blends seamlessly with warm spices and powdery woods.
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Montaigne (2021)Premium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessLouLou · CacharelMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a fragrance that embodies the elegance and refinement of its French heritage, crafted by perfumer Jean Jacques in 2021. It opens with a bright burst of mimosa and apricot, giving way to the floral heart notes of orange blossom and ylang-ylang. The base notes of sandalwood, benzoin, labdanum, and vanilla create a warm, powdery embrace that feels both luxurious and comforting.
Apply Montaigne to pulse points for a subtle yet enduring presence. The mimosa and apricot top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow a few minutes for the rich floral and woody base to settle in. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Montaigne (2021), Caron
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Jean Jacques
From the piano to the perfumer's organJean Jacques is a French perfumer who was an accomplished pianist by sixteen before a friend introduced him to the Versailles School of Perfumery.
The Montaigne line
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Designer Caron
More from the house · founded 1904 · France
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Donna Karan · 2014Liquid CashmereShares 6 of its 13 notes$40–100★ 4.00 (202)45%Match
Donna Karan · 1992Donna KaranShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (274)44%Match
Cacharel · 2011Le Jardin LouLouShares 6 of its 19 notes$40–100★ 3.86 (29)
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Adds rose, musky and violet; shares vanilla and sandalwood.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 21%.