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Christian Dior

Montaigne

2013 · For women · Woody

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Accord profile

woody16%earthy11%patchouli11%mossy11%rose11%citrus9%warm spicy9%powdery8%floral7%amber7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Montaigne by Christian Dior, launched in 2013 and composed by François Demachy, is a chypre floral that opens with a bright, tangy blend of bergamot and grapefruit. The heart blooms with a lush bouquet of rose, strawberry, jasmine, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang, adding a fruity-floral richness. The base grounds the composition with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, cedar, and white musk, creating a woody, earthy foundation that dominates the drydown.

This fragrance suits collectors who appreciate classic chypre structures with a modern twist. The prominent woody and earthy accords, especially patchouli and moss, make it ideal for those who enjoy grounded, sophisticated scents. It's versatile for daytime wear or elegant evenings, appealing to women who favor a balance of bright citrus, romantic florals, and deep, resonant woods. Montaigne is a refined choice for those seeking a timeless yet approachable chypre.

中文簡介

Montaigne 由 Christian Dior 於 2013 年推出,調香師 François Demachy 打造,屬西普花香調。前調以佛手柑同葡萄柚嘅明亮柑橘揭開序幕,中調綻放玫瑰、草莓、茉莉、橙花同依蘭依蘭嘅豐盈花香,帶有果香同花香嘅層次。基調以廣藿香、橡苔、檀香、琥珀、雪松同白麝香鞏固,營造木質同泥土感,主導後調。

呢支香水適合鍾情經典西普結構但想要現代演繹嘅收藏家。突出嘅木質同泥土氣息,尤其廣藿香同苔蘚,令佢成為喜歡沉穩精緻香氣嘅人嘅理想之選。日間或優雅晚宴都適用,適合追求明亮柑橘、浪漫花香同深邃木質平衡嘅女性。Montaigne 係一款歷久常新又易穿嘅西普香水。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
NameMontaigne
Launched2013
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyWoody
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Notes recorded13
Accords10

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