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· woody backbone
Released 2021 by Pierre Montale
**Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise** opens with a dense citrus flash where bergamot and citron feel bright but not sharp, edged by the faint tartness of blackcurrant.
Shared notes: bergamot, spices, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss
Where it differs: sicilian citron, black currant, leather, woody notes
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· floral heart
**Mancera Intense Instant Crush** opens bright and dry: citrus and saffron create a sparkling, almost metallic start that quickly grows warmer on the skin.
Shared notes: bergamot, jasmine, amber, patchouli, sandalwood, white musk
Where it differs: saffron, ginger, mandarin, rose
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· floral heart
**Mancera Midnight Gold** opens with dry citrus: bergamot and mandarin flare up quickly, not sweet but edged with the cool spice of cardamom and pepper.
Shared notes: bergamot, cardamom, jasmine, violet leaf, patchouli, amber
Where it differs: mandarin, black pepper, rose, oud
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· aromatic, herbal
Released 2007 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Fougeres Marines** opens cool and clean: lavender and the marine accord create the feeling of salty wind over sun-warmed skin. Bergamot brings a bright citrus flash, while mint makes the top feel sharper and more transparent.
Shared notes: lavender, bergamot, marine notes, patchouli, amber, oakmoss
Where it differs: mint, geranium, cedar, rosemary
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· spicy heat
Shared notes: spices, marine notes, sandalwood, lavender, oakmoss, amber
Where it differs: nutmeg, black pepper, cedar, violet
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· woody backbone
Released 2014 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Orange Aoud** opens brightly, almost sparkling: the juicy bitterness of orange is lit at once by dry saffron. After a few minutes the citrus turns darker, like zest crushed between the palms, and that is when the woody oud rises.
Shared notes: bergamot, spices, patchouli, sandalwood, white musk, amber
Where it differs: blood orange, saffron, oud, rose