Emblem

Emblem by Montblanc is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 2014 in the designer price tier. It opens with clary sage, cardamom and grapefruit, moves into violet leaf and cinnamon and dries down to tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.

Heart

Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.

Dry-down

Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.

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