PearOpens with
Ylang-YlangHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Montblanc · Sold as feminine
Signature Absolue
A quiet strength that emerges as day turns to dusk, where fresh florals and warm woods blend into a subtle confidence.
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Signature AbsolueMid-range · $40–100
60%Similar accords, often for lessFabulous Sweet · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Signature Absolue by Montblanc, launched in 2023 and created by perfumer Meabh McCurtin, is a richly layered Oriental Floral fragrance for women. It opens with the bright zest of mandarin orange and pear, quickly giving way to a heart of ylang-ylang and frangipani that dances around the sultry center of tuberose. The base notes of tonka bean and cedar add warmth and depth, grounding the composition in earthy sensuality.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points — it blooms within an hour. The tuberose and tonka bean base notes develop slowly but last well into evening, making this ideal for longer engagements.
Fig. 01 — Signature Absolue, Montblanc
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Meabh McCurtin
From headspace to heritageMeabh McCurtin was born and raised in Ireland, studying biochemistry at the National University of Ireland, Galway, before further study at the École normale supérieure in Lyon.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 13%.