An irresistible coffee gourmand, Intense Café opens with bright floral tones that quickly reveal a plush heart of delicate rose, wrapped around a sensual coffee accord. As it settles, the perfume trails creamy vanilla with a soft glow of amber and white musk, creating a cozy yet polished aura that feels welcoming, elegant, and quietly magnetic from day to night.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2013. Perfumer: Pierre Montale.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Floral notes
Heart: Rose, Coffee
Base: Vanilla, White musk, Amber
Story and Positioning
A modern signature that helped popularize the rose and coffee pairing, Intense Café blends a silky bouquet with comfort dessert tones for a crowd-pleasing wear that still reads niche. It anchors a small coffee-themed micro line that later welcomed Ristretto Intense Café Extrait in 2019 for those who want a darker roast impression. Montale’s use of concentrated materials and a protective bottle style adds to the rich presence on skin. If you enjoy plush gourmand florals with a creamy finish, this sits in a sweet spot between cozy and glamorous.
Bottle and Design
Housed in Montale’s lightweight aluminum canister, the bottle appears in a metallic plum finish with a polished golden collar and a signature star charm. A removable safety clip sits over the sprayer for travel. The aluminum build is designed to shield the fragrance from light and help preserve the formula, while the tall cylindrical silhouette gives strong shelf presence and an easy grip.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Montale Parfums Paris
Address: 2 rue Kellermann - 59100 Roubaix - France
Country of Manufacture: France
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