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Montale Vanille Absolu
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- Authentic original perfume
- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
Vanille Absolu by Montale takes vanilla and gives it real weight, rich instead of sugary. Plum and cherry open juicy and fruity, and caramel threads through the heart beside the vanilla. White musk holds the base, keeping the whole thing soft and smooth rather than flat sweet. Released in 2008 and composed by Pierre Montale, it is worn mostly by women, especially anyone who wants vanilla with some depth. Winter is where the votes concentrate, worn through the evening, at night and even by day. Both the longevity and sillage votes lean toward long-lasting and moderate respectively, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Live with a 3ml decant for a week of cold days before deciding on the bottle.
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The community verdict
Woody notes ground Vanille Absolu after its coconut and vanilla opening, giving the sweetness a warm finish. Long-lasting wear is the leading report, as is moderate projection. It suits winter evenings and works in autumn or at night, though the sweetness may be a lot for some.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Brand
- Montale
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Scent profile
- For women
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Montale Vanille Absolu, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Coconut and vanilla sinking into a knitted jumper at night.
Main accordsvanilla, powdery, sweet, balsamic, soft spicy
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 39%Long lasting
Sillage
Most voted: 40%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 52%Winter
Time of day
Most voted: 36%Evening
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Longevity, 1,121 votes
- Very weak3%38 votes
- Weak7%76 votes
- Moderate26%290 votes
- Long lasting (Most voted)39%439 votes
- Eternal25%278 votes
Sillage, 1,254 votes
- Intimate12%150 votes
- Moderate (Most voted)40%505 votes
- Strong30%374 votes
- Enormous18%225 votes
Season, 1,121 votes
- Spring13%146 votes
- Summer5%55 votes
- Autumn30%337 votes
- Winter (Most voted)52%583 votes
Time of day, 1,121 votes
- Daytime24%269 votes
- Office5%56 votes
- Evening (Most voted)36%404 votes
- Night out35%392 votes
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Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
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We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.
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Montale Vanille Absolu in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
Opens with creamy coconut and a rush of warm vanilla, like a freshly baked vanilla cake. A hint of cinnamon and soft woods keep the sweetness warm and rounded as it dries.
How it wears
The perfume community reports long wear and moderate to strong projection. It lingers well and leaves a noticeable sweet trail.
When to wear it
Wearers favour winter, with autumn next, and evenings and nights, and call it perfect for colder days. Its warm, calming feel suits cool air.
Who it suits
Suits someone who loves sweet, gourmand vanilla and wants something cosy. The sweetness is rich, so those who prefer dry or fresh scents may find it a lot.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Mancera Coco Vanille: shares the coconut and the woody notes
- Giorgio Armani My Way Ylang: shares the coconut and vanilla
- Mugler Angel Fantasm: shares the coconut and vanilla in a gourmand frame
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Montale Vanille Absolu comes as 3ml for €6.12 (€2.04/ml), 10ml for €17.91 (€1.79/ml) and 30ml for €44.91 (€1.50/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Montale Vanille Absolu smell like?
Montale Vanille Absolu opens with Cherry and Plum. The heart brings Caramel and Vanilla. It dries down to White Musk. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as vanilla, powdery, sweet, balsamic and soft spicy.
Is Montale Vanille Absolu long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (39% of votes), and 64% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (40% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Montale Vanille Absolu good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for winter; summer takes only 5% of season votes.
Is Montale Vanille Absolu good for winter?
Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 52% of season votes.
Is Montale Vanille Absolu for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 71% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 29% for daytime or the office.
Can I wear Montale Vanille Absolu to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.
Who makes Montale Vanille Absolu?
Vanille Absolu is made by Montale. It was launched in 2008. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Montale Vanille Absolu?
A 10ml decant of Montale Vanille Absolu holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Montale perfumes can I try?
Besides Montale Vanille Absolu, 10ML has Intense Cafe, Chocolate Greedy and Arabians Tonka from Montale, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Montale Vanille Absolu decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Montale Vanille Absolu decant is filled by hand from an original Montale bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is Montale Vanille Absolu sweet?
Yes, very: coconut and vanilla give a cake-like sweetness, softened only by warm spice and woods. Those who prefer lighter scents may find it rich.
What do people like most about Montale Vanille Absolu?
People call it yummy, warm and calming, and some say it is ideal for layering. They enjoy the vanilla-cake feel and find it perfect for colder days.
Where can I buy Montale Vanille Absolu as a decant?
At 10ML: Montale Vanille Absolu comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €17.91 (€1.79/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.