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Perfumer
Starry Nights
feminine
Created by Pierre Montale
Starry Nights by Montale is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Starry Nights was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Apple, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Patchouli and Jasmine; base notes are White Musk, Powdery Notes and Amber.
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Best Season
84%
Win
76%
Spr
50%
Sum
96%
Fall
Day & Night
68%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,458 votes
3.78
Love it
83734%
Like it
83834%
OK
28211%
Dislike
41717%
Hate it
843%
Community Insights
NegativeBased on 33 community opinions from Reddit
3.5
/ 10 community score
Starry Nights receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from the r/fragrance community, with multiple users reporting strong aversion to its synthetic aromachemical composition. The fragrance is frequently criticized alongside other Montale scents for using excessive amounts of harsh woody-amber and musky notes that smell industrial and unpleasant to many, particularly those sensitive to certain aroma chemicals like Amber Xtreme or amberwood compounds.
Strengths
- Strong longevity and projection
- Unique Middle Eastern fragrance style
- Works well for some individuals
Weaknesses
- Overly aggressive synthetic woody-amber and musky notes
- Causes aversion in many users—described as stinky, industrial, and nauseating
- High concentration of aromachemicals that trigger sensitivity reactions
Best for
Niche fragrance enthusiasts with tolerance for bold syntheticsThose specifically seeking heavy amber-based Middle Eastern scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
