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Montaigne(1986)

Caron · Floral

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An aldehydic rose-jasmine composition from Caron, opening on bergamot and aldehydes before the rose-jasmine heart, closing on sandalwood, musk, and vanilla, named for Avenue Montaigne, the Parisian street closely associated with haute couture.

Did you know? This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth — the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5 — that historians say probably isn't true. Read the full story →
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Brand
Caron
Launched
1986
Family
Floral

Montaigne is a fragrance from Caron, released in 1986. It sits in the Floral family. It opens with Bergamot and Aldehydes, moves into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Sandalwood, Musk, and Vanilla.

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Top notes
BergamotAldehydes
Heart notes
RoseJasmine
Base notes
SandalwoodMuskVanilla
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● drafted · last checked 2026-07-16