Boisé Fruité

Boisé Fruité by Montale is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with mandarin, bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant, moves into oud, violet and lotus and dries down to amber, musk and sandalwood. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.

Heart

Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Lotus Pale, watery flower. Delicate and slightly powdery.

Dry-down

Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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