Montsouris

Montsouris is a light, airy, and uniquely unisex fragrance that blends fresh citrus, sweet lavender, and musky base notes into a crisp, modern fougère. It opens with a vivid green citrus burst—reminiscent of bergamot or grapefruit—giving it a youthful, refined touch that reads more masculine by instinct despite its sweet accords. Lavender dominates the heart, arriving with bold clarity, though it mingles with a background of praline and musk, creating a soft gourmand warmth that never turns cloying. The drydown leans toward a clean, herbal musk, with faint hints of sweetness and a veiled suggestion of berries or vanilla, evoking touches of Burberry Her and Ariana Grande’s Cloud, though with more structure and less overt sweetness. The fragrance performs adequately—lasting moderately, with a strong initial sillage that fades quickly into intimate projection. Despite its synthetic facets, the composition is coherent and pleasantly restrained, avoiding the syrupy pitfalls common with designer gourmands. The price point is seen as a major selling point, with most finding it beautifully underpriced for the quality and accuracy of the scent.