Side-by-side comparison of Sensual Instinct by Montale and Intense Cafe by Montale
Montale
Montale
| Attribute | Sensual Instinct | Intense Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Montale | Montale |
| Year | 2019 | 2013 |
| Rating | 3.81 | 3.95 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 6 | 6 |
45 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Sensual Instinct is widely praised for its beautiful warm vanilla-woody profile and impressive performance, but the community emphasizes it is an extremely potent fragrance that requires minimal application (1-2 sprays maximum). Many users report it can overwhelm others and cause headaches, making it important to underapply or wear it away from scent-sensitive people.
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.