Roasted Coffee BeansOpens with
PralineHeart
OakmossDries down to
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Sensual Instinct
The quiet intimacy of an upscale café where the scent of freshly roasted coffee mingles with hints of praline and rose, creating a sense of refined indulgence.
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Sensual InstinctPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessOudi · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Pierre Montale, Sensual Instinct is a fragrance that juxtaposes the warmth of roasted coffee beans and praline with the depth of rose and moss. The composition opens with the rich aroma of roasted coffee beans, followed by a heart of praline and rose, creating an indulgent yet unexpected balance. The base notes of oakmoss, amber, and cedar ground the scent in earthy warmth, making it a sophisticated choice for both day and night.
Apply one or two sprays to ensure the rich base notes have time to develop. The roasted coffee beans and praline are particularly prominent initially but give way to the earthy and woody undertones over time, making it ideal for daytime wear as well as evening occasions.
Fig. 01 — Sensual Instinct, 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
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 21%.