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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Dark Vanilla
feminine
Dark Vanilla by Montale is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Dark Vanilla was launched in 2020. Top note is Spices; middle notes are Leather, Cambodian Oud, Sandalwood and Patchouli; base notes are Vanilla and Amber.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
29%
Spr
11%
Sum
87%
Fall
Day & Night
39%
Day
84%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,104 votes
4.07
Love it
53548%
Like it
29427%
OK
13712%
Dislike
928%
Hate it
464%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 16 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Dark Vanilla by Montale is well-regarded for its pleasant vanilla and amber scent with solid longevity that lasts throughout the day. However, performance varies considerably depending on skin type, application technique, and individual chemistry, with some users experiencing shorter wear times. Overall, the community considers it a worthwhile investment when purchased from discounted online retailers.
Strengths
- Excellent longevity and projection lasting all day
- Beautiful vanilla and amber scent profile
- Good value for performance ratio when purchased online
- Performs well on hair and clothing
Weaknesses
- Longevity varies significantly between individuals
- May require multiple sprays to be noticeable to others
- Performance depends on skin type and application method
- Can suffer from nose blindness with overspraying
Best for
All-day wear and office settingsEvening and date occasionsPeople with good skin hydrationLayering on clothing for extended wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
