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Montana Initial

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Fragrance information:

The world first encountered Initial by Montana in 2015. A masculine fragrance rooted in the fern and wood families. Available as eau de toilette.

France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. Initial Montana — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

This fragrance is like a great story: once you've tried it, you keep coming back. The official website of Montana — http://www.revlon.com.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of Initial is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Montana comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette emphasizes the right density and pace of development.

In the first seconds you meet cardamom-peppery top notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Exactly these 4 notes build piquant dynamism that is impossible to miss.

In the central layer you notice Tonka bean holding a spicy-aromatic direction. At the foundation the structure settles through Cedar, reinforcing a deep woody trail.

The accord architecture rests on these accords: Citrus, Gourmet, Wood and Spicy without random overlap. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy and Wood. From a family perspective the fragrance belongs to Fern and Wood.

Taken together Initial sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.

Gender Male
Brand Montana
Segment Premium perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.parfums-montana.com
Year of production 2015
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Cosmoprod

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Cardamom
Cardamom
Note photo Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Note photo Tonka bean
Tonka bean
Note photo Cedar
Cedar

Top notes

Bergamot Cardamom Cinnamon Nutmeg

Heart notes

Tonka bean

Base notes

Cedar

Families

Family Fern Fern
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
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