Montale
Intense Cafe
About
Do you ever find yourself lingering in the coffee aisle at the grocery store? Taking in deep breaths by the grinder? You're not alone. There may be no smell more comforting and compelling than the bitter, deep, mouthwatering fragrance of the coffee bean. Montale's Intense Cafe opens with a perfect waft of fresh brewing coffee that will take your breath away. The flourish of coffee bean is paired with a fresh, vegetal rose. The two combine for an unexpectedly dry and refreshing top note. As the coffee softens, a vanillic white musk emerges, slightly sweetening the brew with just a hint of cream and sugar. Even in the final ambery drydown the coffee remains as a rich and nutty presence. This addictive and surprising gourmand is suitable for both men and women, and is the perfect fix for the coffee addict in all of us. Notes Coffee, rose, amber, vanilla, white musk
**Montale Intense Cafe** opens with a dense coffee accord softened by a fine floral powder, without the sharp bitterness of straight espresso. Within minutes, rose steps forward—not freshly cut, but velvety, like petals suspended in the warm steam of a sweet drink. In the heart, vanilla smooths the contrasts and gives the fragrance a creamy, almost dessert-like texture. As it dries down, the coffee sinks deeper and leaves a warm musky-amber trail with a caramel nuance. Projection is noticeable in the first hours, then it settles closer to the skin while remaining steady and long-lasting. It wears especially well in cool weather, in the evening, or on days when you want something soft and enveloping rather than sharp.
Top notes
floral notes, coffee, pink pepper
Heart
rose, vanilla, musk
Base
amber, white musk, caramel