12
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Presence
masculine
Created by Corinne Cachen
Presence by Montblanc is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Presence was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Corinne Cachen. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Apple, Sage and Heliotrope; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, White Musk, Teak Wood and Amber.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
59%
Win
92%
Spr
44%
Sum
91%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
66%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
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
1,752 votes
4.09
Love it
61235%
Like it
85249%
OK
1297%
Dislike
1488%
Hate it
111%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 23 community opinions from Reddit
6.2
/ 10 community score
Montblanc Presence is viewed as a budget-friendly option with a pleasant spring character, but the community consensus notes significant issues with longevity and staying power. While some users enjoy layering it with other fragrances for seasonal combinations, most acknowledge its outdated profile and frequent discontinuation as limiting factors.
Strengths
- Good value when found at discount retailers
- Works well for spring/summer layering
- Pleasant fresh scent profile
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity and weak projection
- Outdated scent profile
- Frequently discontinued and hard to find
Best for
Layering with other fragrancesSpring seasonal wearBudget-conscious fragrance enthusiasts
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
