Ristretto Intense Cafe
“Ristretto Intense Café by Montale is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a coffee, rose composition with a vanilla undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Pierre Montale
Founding perfumer · 249 fragrances
Designer Montale
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Ristretto Intense Cafe, Montale
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