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Vetiver Patchouli
by Montale
Montale Vetiver Patchouli is a refined, fresh, earthy fragrance with a bright, slightly spicy opening marked by carrot and pink pepper. The vetiver note is clean, green, and bright—reminiscent of a damp forest floor—while the patchouli adds a smooth, herbaceous backbone without the syrupy sweetness found in many patchouli scents. The jasmine appears subtly, offering a fleeting floral lift that enhances the scent's elegance. This fragrance performs with moderate projection and is very intimate in sillage, making it almost entirely skin-scent by the third hour. Though it fades rather quickly on skin, its longevity on fabric is significantly better, lasting days. It feels linear and natural, evolving into a dry, woody, slightly medicinal character that some describe as addictive. Often compared to Diptyque Tempo and Louis Vuitton Orage—particularly for its clean, dry vetiver and patchouli interplay—it’s praised as a clean, modern chypre with a refined fougere-like quality. Despite its strong visual and olfactory story, the scent's performance is inconsistent across samples, with some reporting very short longevity and others appreciating multiple layers.
Pros
- +High-quality, natural-smelling ingredients that feel refined and well-blended.
- +Unique mix of vetiver and patchouli creates a fresh, earthy, clean impression without sweetness or synthetic heaviness.
- +Versatile enough for day or night wear, particularly in spring and summer, and works well in office environments.
Cons
- −Longevity is inconsistent—either short on skin or has minimal projection after an hour.
- −Sillage is very intimate, requiring close proximity to be noticed.
- −Some users find the opening too sharp or harsh, and the scent may take time to fully settle and appreciate.