CoffeeOpens with
Roasted Coffee BeansHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Ristretto Intense Cafe
The quiet intimacy of a late-night café, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm spices intertwine with soft floral notes and lingering musk.
Smells likecoffee
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Ristretto Intense CafePremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessSheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Ristretto Intense Café by Montale, launched in 2019 and crafted by Pierre Montale, is a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of an intense coffee experience. The composition opens with bold notes of coffee and roasted coffee beans, creating an immediate sense of warmth and depth. As it evolves, the aroma of Turkish Red Rose and French Rose adds a subtle floral touch, balancing the richness of the base notes like vanilla, caramel, and musk. This fragrance is not just about coffee; it's a complex blend that invites you to savor each layer.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points in the morning for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day. The initial coffee notes are strong but fade into a comforting blend of vanilla and caramel as the base notes emerge, making it perfect for both daytime and evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Ristretto Intense Cafe, Montale
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre 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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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 12%.