Montale Oriental Flowers
How it smells
The first thing you smell is ylang-ylang and rose. The heart brings orris root and jasmine. On the skin it settles into peru balsam. Overall it smells balsamic and woody.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oriental Flowers notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Montale Oriental Flowers
Oriental Flowers is made by Montale.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Tom Ford Black Orchid and Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum. Base notes like peru balsam are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
When in the day to wear Oriental Flowers
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
More from Montale
This house has 59 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Paris Chocolate Greedy, Intense Cafe and Paris Ristretto Intense Cafe.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Tom Ford Black Orchid and Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum.
Oriental Flowers through the year
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Oriental Flowers, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Black Orchid (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum (5 shared notes), Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (4 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Oriental Flowers?
A scent built on balsamic and woody.
Can men wear Oriental Flowers?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.