2016
Intense Amber
Pierre MontaleThe nose · 249 fragrances · also made Intense Cedrat Boise (2021)Portrait →

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Montale  ·  Sold as unisex

Intense Amber

The quiet confidence of an evening when you're perfectly attuned to the warmth around you, where sweet spices and rich florals create a cocoon of comfort.

3.79428 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
roseamberfruitywarm spicymuskysweet
Intense AmberPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessHeavenly Eau de Parfum · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares sandalwood, white musk and vanilla8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting71% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak6%
Moderate19%
Long lasting40%
Eternal31%
SillageModerate61% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate32%
Strong32%
Enormous29%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine9%
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Unisex38%
♀
Feminine53%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016 by Pierre Montale for Montale, Intense Amber is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that embodies the brand's commitment to luxurious and complex compositions. The scent opens with Moroccan Rose, which introduces a delicate floral note that contrasts beautifully with the warm spices of saffron and sandalwood in the heart. This creates an intriguing tension before settling into a rich base of raspberry, white musk, and vanilla, where sweet and animalic notes mingle to create a deeply enveloping warmth.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance in light layers; it develops its full character within an hour. The base notes are long-lasting and warm, making it ideal for cooler evenings or layered under a jacket during the day.

Fig. 01 — Intense Amber, Montale

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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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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.79/ 5 · 428 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 20%.

Love27%
Like47%
OK6%
Dislike18%
Hate2%
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