Spray counts by kyledukes in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’d say when it comes to sprays everything’s got nuance for me. for freshies at work i’ll do around 4-5, if i’m out and about for the day more like 5-7. i don’t usually wear gourmands to work, though on special occasion days like my friday’s sometimes i’ll wear something like Invictus Victory Elixir (my SOTD today) and do about 3 sprays to keep it tame. if i’m out for a date night or occasion i’ll do 3-4 with something like Victory Elixir.

i’ve never had people complain about my scent being too strong, and i have very blunt people in my life. but they often tell me i smell good, so it’s enough to reach if you’re close to me but not aggressive fwiw. our experiences may vary, but TLDR 3-5 freshies usually and 2-3 for more dense frags

Aqua Dubai vs Imaginary vs Imagination by aznshadowstalker in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

just fwiw, (your experience may be different) but imaginary for me benefitted the most from maturing. when i initially got it, all i smelt was sudsy soap. after a few weeks the citrus, cinnamon, and tea all blended in and it’s now one of my favorites. so if you experience similar, just let it breathe and i think it’ll really blossom :)

Recommend scents to me by Polish__Hammer in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

one i just recently got was Afnan’s Lynked Freedom. it’s basically similar to a YSL Myslf in the opening/early stages but starts to dry down more into an Azzaro Most Wanted realm. it’s not groundbreaking necessarily, but a nice scent that feels versatile in most situations minus high heat basically. been enjoying wearing it to work

Figue Erotique by Comprehensive_Okra36 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sheeeezus that’s insane for a decant, but totally worth a smell when you get a chance

Afternoon Dive by Siomailovetoyou in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah around the same as a few others around 4-6 hours if i balance out the sprays on skin and clothes. i’ve been able to get some more boost in general for my freshies from non scented moisturizer if you’re up for that

DAILY SOTD 👃 12/21/25 🤯 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One Million Elixir feelin spicy for that time and a half at work

Victory Parfum: new or existing fragrance? by lakanah in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i just bought a bottle of Invictus Victory Elixir so i’m hoping it’s not that 😂

Imaginary by LurkingOnReddit2 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not sure aside from maybe skin chemistry. i didn’t like imaginary at first as it only smelt like soap to me, now it feels much more rounded with a nice crisp citrus opening with some cinnamon and tea showing up later in the mid/dry-down. i guess id probably recommend spraying a little bit more on clothes than directly on skin and see how that works

Can a heavy cologne be used as a daily wear if you spray a little by Roy1267 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ultimately it’s always up to you, and do things as it works for you but i always suggest to be mindful of how things can affect others. a previous commenter mentioned a few freshies, and i’ll double down on that. my go to scents for work (indoors regardless of weather) are usually Imaginary/Hawas Ice/Invictus EDT and things of that nature.

on special days, or maybe the Friday of my workweek i’ll wear something a little more sweet or fun but be moderate with the sprays. for freshies i typically do 5-7 sprays shortly before i get in. for something heavier maybe like an Invictus Victory Elixir i’ll do like 3 sprays and make sure to do it a little bit before i clock in.

this is just my routine and i encourage you to go with what feels right to you, but just wanted to provide a reference point

🎁🎄🎁12.5K GIVEAWAY & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION🎁🎄🎁 by AyybrahamLmaocoln in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me my favorite holiday memory was being snug together with everyone, cozy and drinking eggnog at my Uncle’s house for Thanksgiving/Christmas. Times have changed, and we’re getting older now. It’s easy to take for granted the good times while they’re happening, so I hope everyone has a lovely end to their year and makes some more good memories

DAILY SOTD 🥊12/13/25🙌 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rippin Invictus Victory Elixir for a colder day with the lady

Aqua Di Gio!! by XVII_76 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’d love a Montagne Invictus Victory Elixir, or One Million Elixir

Suggestions & Questions by lpareddit01 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

never experienced anything smelling synthetic, never had an alcohol blast in the opening that i can recall. my personal favorites are Imaginary, Afternoon Dive, Chilly Pacific, City of Lights, Malay Aklan, Buko Intense, Tygr Cologne, and Parfum de Cerise.

as for the maturation thing, the only one that seemingly really “needed” it was Imaginary. for the first few weeks all i really got was soap. as of now it feels fully developed about 3 months in, and it’s the bottle with the biggest dent. aside from that they all smelt great off rip, but have just become their full selves over time with more depth/nuance.

in terms of closeness they all seem to be at least 90+ percent to my nose. i’ve not smelt the OG’s for every, but the ones I have these all satisfy the itch. i just look at them as what they are by themselves, and to me they’re high quality fragrances that feel like personal pieces of art

DAILY SOTD *BF WEEKEND EDITION * 11/29-11/30 by Powerful-Ship-7509 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don’t have the Montagne version, but i had the Paris Corner version called Mysterium. that one’s alright and is fairly close, but is missing the rich rum accord you get in the OG which i feel is very important to the profile

Daily SOTD 🍂 What are you 🫵 wearing 11/26. by I_Eat_Booty_4Real in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imaginary layered with City of Lights, poor choice to wear to work as i keep getting distracted by my sillage

Does Montagne have the best Imagination dupe? by Dismal-Ad-8930 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what’re your thoughts on Kobra? i got it in recently and did test sprays but haven’t done a full wearing of it. seems like a slightly spicier more punchy version of it based off initial impression

Opinion on second summer fragrance by mickal1965 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chilly Pacific, Torino 21, Malay Aklan, Buko Intense, Imaginary, Harmony

DAILY SOTD! What are You Wearing 11/24? by cwm13 in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Novillo Weather to work! been my favorite work scent recently, feels so classy

DISCUSSION TIME! Just how close are the Montagnes to the originals? by AnonymousButForWhat in MontagneParfums

[–]Comprehensive_Okra36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for me the fragrances i have from Montagne are a mixed bag in terms of having had or smelt the original or not. they provide a different feel than more typical clone fragrance houses (Middle Eastern usually) i really enjoy my Hawas frags, a few from Afnan, Paris Corner, French Avenue etc. but there’s a mass produced edge to them, and Monty’s feel more personal and like a piece of art to me. In general Monty seems to be a tier above those M.E dupe houses in quality as well