Perfume Chat Thread
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Hi all. I was speaking with someone and she referred to the perfumes of Montale Paris. She talked about how "they were everywhere." And referred to it like it was very well known. I didn't want to show my ignorance but I had no idea what she was speaking of. Where is this well known and everywhere? I have literally never seen it. I love the Blue Amber and have purchased it. I am super curious where it it so well known? Is this a world wide popular perfume? Or a specific area of the world? I live in the USA. Thanks.
I hadn't heard of them until I joined the Fragrantica . com forums. They are mentioned there, but not what I'd consider 'everywhere'. I have one I love, one I like, and a couple others I tried were not good.
LemonDrop, though I am from France and love perfumes, I have never heard of Montale Paris.
DH and my son wear Montale with pleasure. I have some scents as well. They were nice and rather popular a decade ago but a conveyor production didn't make them unique any more.
There is a nice boutique in Paris.
There is a nice boutique in Paris.
I mean, Montale has many fans, but "everywhere"? It's not Serge Lutens or Malle or L'Artisan etc etc. (and I live between Europe and the US).
It's not that widely known, but it's certainly not an obscure brand. Saks sells it.
A lot of brands, niche and otherwise, have gained popularity due to social media in recent years -- things like YouTube perfume collection and review videos, posts and pictures on Instagram, etc., and also possibly discussion topics on forums. I am guessing that if she follows these closely -- especially content related to that specific brand -- it can perhaps give an impression that everyone has these perfumes and that they are "everywhere."
Montale perfumes have been around a while. I don't think they're as well known as she seems to suggest, but people who follow perfume-related news and content would definitely be aware of the brand.
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Trying to find a perfume that lasts as long as my Opium. It seems to last FOREVER which I love! My only request is no patchouli. I would love to get any recommendations, any scent profile! Thanks 
I found that anything with Oud in it tends to last longer. Examples: Oud Satin Mood or Oud for Greatness. LV’s Le Sable Roses also lasts super long. Delina Exclusif.Trying to find a perfume that lasts as long as my Opium. It seems to last FOREVER which I love! My only request is no patchouli. I would love to get any recommendations, any scent profile! Thanks
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My scent of the day, Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle has amazing longevity too.