Side-by-side comparison of Elbrus by Soul of Russia and Intense Cafe by Montale
Soul of Russia
Montale
| Attribute | Elbrus | Intense Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soul of Russia | Montale |
| Year | 2024 | 2013 |
| Rating | 2.98 | 3.95 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 5 | 6 |
75 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Intense Cafe is a divisive fragrance with exceptional performance that leans heavily toward sweet rose rather than coffee despite its name. While many appreciate its compliment-generating power and longevity, others find the synthetic rose note overwhelming and nauseating, particularly on first application. It performs best with minimal application and benefits from being worn a few hours before social situations.