Présence Cool (2002)
by Mont Blanc

As usual for Mont Blanc also this release is a boring and exidedly synthetic scent featured by the infamous and wicked chord of angular, chemical ozonic-aquatic notes (salt, oxygen, bamboo etc) with fruits and hesperides (bergamot, Apple etc). The final closing with amber, musk and woods turns the fragrance out common and boring. This formula is widespread out there. A touch of breeze of fruits, florals, metal and amber but nothing else.

1st October, 2011.

There is quite a synthetic ambiance with this fragrance—synthetic, uber-sweet, light, and short lasting. Again I wonder why Montblanc has chosen to go for the younger crowd with their attempts at fragrance. Bergamot, apple and, they say, bamboo in the opening; jasmine and salt for heart notes—but the presentation of both the top and the middle notes is muddled and synthetic, and the permanent synthetic tang (not entirely unattractive) makes the fragrance seem quite linear: The synthetic tang just doesn’t go away—even in the wood / amber dry down. A mediocre fragrance...

Originally submitted 24 May 2007, Taiwan

11th December, 2010.

one of my ten favorite fragrances. perfect for rainy days and evening events

16th January, 2010.

I thought I smell Aramis New West! The top note does smell like it however the remainder notes smell like aquatic marine.

15th December, 2009.

out of the 3 mb's i own (individuel and presence) i wonder. what was he aiming for this being a limited edition that's been in production since 2001? puzzling. anyway a very safe run of the mill 15 minute scent,if that!! oxygen and salt as mid notes. come on mont.still a decent scent but no power or originality.

4th September, 2008.

An aquatic spice that's dull? Hah! This one takes the cake. Mmm, cake. I'd rather have some cake.

16th June, 2008.