11
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Montaigne
feminine
Created by Jean Claude Delville
Montaigne by Caron is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Montaigne was launched in 1987. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Coriander and Tangerine; middle notes are Narcissus and Black Currant; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
77%
Win
59%
Spr
36%
Sum
91%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
78%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
679 votes
4.09
Love it
26539%
Like it
30946%
OK
91%
Dislike
9514%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 35 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Montaigne is recognized as a powerful, character-filled fragrance from the respected Caron house with strong nostalgic appeal. However, community consensus suggests modern formulations have declined in quality and depth compared to vintage versions, and the extreme potency requires careful application, making it more of a specialized collection piece than an everyday wear.
Strengths
- Extremely strong and potent projection
- Memorable and nostalgic scent with character
- Part of respected Caron house known for quality
- Distinctive fragrance that stands out in collections
Weaknesses
- Modern formulations lack depth and longevity compared to vintage versions
- Very high concentration requires restraint (2 sprays maximum)
- Vintage bottles becoming expensive and difficult to find
- Reformulations dilute the original quality
Best for
Cold weather/sweater season wearSpecial occasions requiring strong presenceCollectors of vintage fragrancesThose seeking nostalgic, memory-driven scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
