Aromatic Lime
by Montale

I quite like the sparkly opening, a different take on citrus. Citrus that's light on citric, it has more of an apple or pear feel to it than lime. Nice light woody feel to it throughout. Though I enjoy Aromatic Lime it's a little weak in the sillage department and it's price guarantees a non-purchase. Lasts most of the day but too close to my skin for anyone else to know I'm wearing it.

Not bad.
It's not lime.
And It's not aromatic.
However, It is Montale.
Wake me up when it's on sale at Marshall's for $1.75
On second thought, don't bother.

Aromatic Lime is an interesting citrus-woody-aromatic-green that fails to contribute anything new or interesting. In fact, it smells like something Sisley would have released, coming across as a hybrid of Eau de Campagne and Eau du Soir. Sillage is about average but its lasting powder is not as impressive as other Montale releases, nor does it smell as natural and sophisticated as the Sisley creations.

Personally, I’d rather pay a little extra and obtain a Sisley...

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[Original submission date: 23 October 2008]

Aromatic? Sure. Lime? Well, not the way I would ever want to smell it. This reminds me of a horrible caricature of Penhaligon's Douro. It is stuffy to start with and the dry down reminds me of stagnant water. Near the worst Montale's I have tried to date.

A bit of a disapointment. I was hoping for something tart and sour, but instead its just really fresh bright green scent. Its smells soapy, shampoo-like. Citrusy, herbaceous, slightly woody. I swear I smell a hint of some flower, as well. Overall, like in many other Montale scents as well, I don`t find the note list / pyramid particularly accurate at all.

It is Montales take on traditional Cologne theme. Unisex, but clearly more masculine to my nose.
Well made, but also generic and quite boring.

Come ON!! This is amazing. I am a big lover of Montale and must say that most of his fragrances, although listed unisex are decidedly feminine. Conversely, I find Lutens decidedly masculine regardless of gender delineation. This is one of the most masculineMontale's I've tried, but I love it. Deep dark limes hover lingeringly over a musky base that goes deep and is long lasting. Semi-sweet, earthy and rich. Just keeps getting better and better. Anyone who objects to the $175.00/100ml tag should check out www.theperfumeshoppe.com where it is sold for $120.00/100ml. and $80.00/50 ml. I'm anxiously awaiting mine now, can't wait to place it amongst my Aoud Queen Rose (WOW), Patchouli Leaves (YUM), Oriental Flowers (OMG) and Ta'if Rose (Discontinued. . . .SOB).