Intense Tiare
by Montale

When I first tried this at the Montale boutique in Paris, I got a headache and I love gardenia ! Now I put it down to too much perfume sampling at the time. My good friend Aromi sent me a sample of this and ...it's heaven . It's that smell of gardenia macerated in coconut oil- monoi oil - which I love !
It's indeed intense and it is tiare. What more can a gardenia girl want.

16th April, 2011.

My Mum used to make something called Paradise Cake, a delicious dessert made with a rich sponge, meringue, coconut & jam. This smells exactly like it! l absolutely adore this rich, smooth, creamy, sexy, tropical treat of a fragrance! The sillage & longevity are fabulous, & l feel like a total goddess wearing it. What more could anyone ask for?

7th February, 2011.

this is the first montale i own,
when i read the two words; intense tiare i know it was made for me, and yes ooh yes i was soo right on! it was love at first sniff this baby has everything i want ,tiare and incredible lastingpower *swooon* i bought this immidiatly
intense tiare is my #1 exotic scent ^_^

9th December, 2010. (Last Edited: 22nd January, 2011.)

Interesting that my first review is for a floral. Generally these are a big no no for me as they tend to inspire an immediate, screaming headache with few exceptions. Happily, this is one of them. This is an extraordinary presentation of the Tiare flower steeped in a creamy coconut. The floral notes are pure and far from cloying. The drydown is dead-on reminiscent of a tropical vacation. The sillage and lasting power are epic, as with most of Montale's offerings.

29th May, 2010.

This is what Fracas would be if it had breeding and manners. In fairness to Fracas, I don't like tiare, gardenia or tuberose, but had to try Intense Tiare due to its high ratings. This is a lovely soft tiare with a smooth, very subtle coconut base. All is blended seemlessly and if you like this type of floral and very sweet fragrance you really should give this a try. Well done, just not for me (just as well for my wallet)!

1st April, 2009.

This fragrance is amazing. It makes me feel like I'm lying in a languid rich bath of coconut milk and gardenia (tiare) flowers. It is utterly sensual and gorgeous. I tried a sample from dear Vijay and immediately knew it was bottle-worthy. The gardenia is light and intoxicating, and its gently supported by gentle waves of coconut milk, jasmin, ylang-ylang and a tiny hint of vanilla. It smells very fresh and almost green when you first put it on, and then it just gets richer and more nuanced as it warms on your skin. Excellent longevity.

8th March, 2007.