Infinity by Montale

I was hugely surprised. I always associated cherry notes in unisex fragrances with something feminine, but this changed my mind. Pierre Montale has done a good job. While oriental notes were already present in the house, I was caught off guard by the blend of saffron, rose, oud and leather alongside black cherry and plum. The longevity is incredible, naturally due to the tobacco, oud and vanilla (notes that last). The projection is invasive, leaving a brutal trail. The cherry, oud, pipe tobacco and vanilla persist throughout the entire development. It starts with saffron, black cherry, plum and pink pepper; then leather, oud and rose emerge. In the base, black cherry with tobacco, vanilla, orientals, oud, rose and tonka bean. It has its downsides: it’s not versatile. Don’t wear it to work, the supermarket or meetings. I see it for informal outings, parties, evenings or something sensual and seductive. In my opinion, the bottle is ugly, though I’ve seen worse. In summary, a different, sensual and party-ready fragrance, ideal for cold nights. I recommend testing before buying blind; it’s niche and can vary on each skin.

I definitely hate oud, but if you’re into a dark, woody scent with cherry notes, this is perfect. Excellent longevity and projection.

I found it wonderful. Seconds after application, the top note dominates with pink pepper, plum, and dark, sweet yet bitter cherry, with a slight alcoholic kick. Far from the current jammy, sharp, or romantic cherries; in my view, it’s unisex, leaning masculine or perfect for characterful ladies who can make their presence felt from the opening. The composition is spicy and floral, featuring a notable but distinct rose compared to Black Aoud, Intense Café, or Arabians Tonka, complemented by a cherry reminiscent of Tonka Cola, setting it apart from scents like Ris Tanama. Over time, it gains creaminess with vanilla-scented sandalwood, staying within a fruity gourmand zone with a gentle leather base. Although it seems nocturnal and wintry, I see much more versatility. It’s not for the beach, hiking, or the gym, but ideal when the freshness of the day (late summer, rainy days before autumn, spring, or autumn) invites others to appreciate this delicious aroma, which dries down to a warm, totally unisex scent, leaving behind the masculine bias. On my skin, the intensity fades quickly; after four hours, it’s just a personal bubble (unexpected, considering other Montales last me three times as long, like Arabians Tonka). The only drawback (as with all Montales) is the spray mechanism and cap, which can easily come apart if placed in a bag. A hit with no redundancy in Montale or Mancera, but remember: test before buying, as every nose and skin is a world.

Charming and with a delightful development. It begins with an opening where the cherry dominates with a good spice load; the first few minutes feel like an acidic fruit, but in a good way. Then it becomes mysterious and attractive, where the heart notes shine. After some time, it turns sweeter and creamier due to the sandalwood, leather, and vanilla sugar, without losing its sexy and mysterious touch. Ideal for parties and night outings. I wouldn’t recommend buying without smelling it first. Overall, it’s a very good perfume in almost everything except versatility, at least to my taste. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 9/10 Trail: 9/10 Versatility: 3/10 Total: 8.7

A pity there are no reviews for this perfume yet; I’m holding out to see the impressions.