2005
Attar
Pierre MontaleThe nose · 249 fragrances · also made Intense Cedrat Boise (2021)Portrait →

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Montale  ·  Sold as unisex

Attar

The quiet confidence of a well-appointed home library where the scent of aged books and polished wood mingles with soft floral notes, evoking a sense of comfort and refinement.

3.89457 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
roseoudwoodypowderywarm spicyfloral
AttarPremium · $100–250
70%Similar accords, often for lessOud Sharqia · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityEternal81% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak2%
Moderate12%
Long lasting40%
Eternal41%
SillageEnormous75% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate18%
Strong36%
Enormous40%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine15%
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Unisex63%
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Feminine21%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Attar by Montale was launched in 2005 and is crafted by Pierre Montale, the nose behind this Oriental Floral fragrance for both women and men. The composition features rose and oud at its core, creating a rich blend of floral and woody notes with warm spicy accents. This blend results in an enveloping warmth that feels intimate yet powerful, making it perfect for those who appreciate deep, complex scents.

How to wear it

One to two sprays are sufficient — the rose and oud notes settle into the skin quickly and maintain their warmth throughout the day. This fragrance reads better close to the skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or a quiet evening in.

Fig. 01 — Attar, Montale

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Pierre Montale portrait
03 · The nose

Pierre Montale

Oud from the Arabian court

Pierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.

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What people
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3.89/ 5 · 457 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love38%
Like37%
OK4%
Dislike19%
Hate2%
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