Dark Purple by Montale

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Montale Dark Purple – My honest opinion. According to the brand: plum, orange, patchouli, rose, geranium, jasmine, musk, amber, and vetiver.

The moment I applied it, I knew it wasn’t for me. The opening is very alcoholic and smells like fermented fruit, like a very overripe plum or blackberry, almost rancid. That sour sweetness isn’t my thing: it’s dark, a bit dirty, and penetrating. The patchouli and dry wood base is dense, but not in a pretty way. I don’t find it elegant or seductive, but shrill, as if something doesn’t fit. Although I like the listed notes, here they are covered by a dirty, fermented accord. Once dry, it improves, becoming softer and more bearable, but the initial rejection weighs heavily. ❌ Sensations: Fermented dark fruits. Sour sweetness without body. Synthetic smell. Dirtiness from the patchouli or woods. Poorly harmonious on my skin. Reminds me of low-quality perfumes. 💡 Layering: How I saved it Although I didn’t like it alone, I tried mixing it. I showered, applied edible virgin coconut oil to damp skin, then sprayed Dark Purple and covered it with plenty of Montale Sweet Vanilla. 💥 Result: The sweet, creamy vanilla dominated everything, tamed the dark base, and removed the sour tone. It was much better, a warm, vanilla-scented smell, like an elegant spiced dessert. 📊 Final Rating Scent: 3/10 (alone) – 10/10 (with vanilla). Longevity: 10/10. Sillage: 9/10. Value for money: 6.5/10. Versatility: 5/10. Packaging: 6/10. Would I buy again? ❌ No, but I’ll finish it by using it mixed.

• Patchouli
• Plum
• Longevity
• Rose