Crystal Flowers
by Montale

The name is quite deceptive but its meaning becomes apparent once tested on the skin. Personally, I was expecting an amazing floral scent (especially after all the rave reviews). Instead, what I got was a light, inoffensive floral musk that could hardly be detected (once again, the masses go ga-ga for something ultra clean and ultra boring…). I may not like musk scents but I most certainly despise modern ‘clean’ scents.

A thumbs down for wasting my time…

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[Original submission date: 06 August 2008]

A sleeper in the Montale line, Crystal Flowers is a delicate, sophisticated blend of roses, white flowers, musk, and soft woods that hangs close to the skin, yet lasts for hours. It is a very creamy scent, but it's never overly sweet. Instead, it retains a delightful sparkling quality throughout its development - the olfactory equivalent of a sheer, silvery veil over the body. Crystal Flowers is a lovely scent for a sunny day and ought to be much better-known.

Super classy with excellent sillage. From initial spray to final dry-down, perfection. No harshness, just clean and elegant composition of rose, lily of valley and white musk. If you are remotely interested in the Montale line, you must try this and I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

Opens with a big breath of ultra-clean, "oxygen" type musk. Salty, sweet, clean musk and fresh, lemony rose. A deceptively light fragrance. I put it on, forgot about it after the initial rush, and it kept returning its fragrance to me, over and over. A beguiling, clean, skin scent. Friendly, happy.

thumbs up.a pleasant scent for an elegant evening.nothing sharp ,only smooth floral notes and a touch of aouds to keep it unisex and interesting.I've worn this a few times and it was an instant hit. but I think women wears this best. a must try especially for women