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Femme Individuelle Montblanc 2004

6.2 / 10 45 Ratings

A perfume by Montblanc for women, released in 2004. The scent is floral-fruity. It was last marketed by Interparfums.
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Main accords

Floral

Fruity

Spicy

Sweet

Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bay leaf

Currant

Pink pepper

Heart Notes

Lotus

Rose

Base Notes

Vanilla

Amber

Patchouli

Musk

Perfumers

Michel Almairac, Jérôme Epinette

Ratings

Scent

6.245 Ratings

Longevity

7.235 Ratings

Sillage

5.931 Ratings

Bottle

6.843 Ratings

Value for money

8.113 Ratings

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/15/2023

Stacia
134 Reviews

Stacia

1

Surprisingly good blind buy

The pink juice made me expect a watered down floral, heavy on rose or freesia or something. What I got instead was something quite unique. The femme who wears this is an individuelle indeed!

The top note of bay is very strong to me and I'm not a huge fan when it's still wet. It's so herby and medicinal, it makes me think of Vick's Vapo Rub. Thankfully it tones down as it dries and begins to blend with the currant. The bay never leaves completely but it takes it's place in the background as a support structure for all the other notes.

This has a slight "plastic doll head" quality and I happen to be one of those people who loves that doll head smell. I actually seek it out and have bought "doll smell" sampler packs! The notes I voted as strongest are: Pink pepper, bay, red currant and vanilla. The florals exist but I can't pick out individual flowers. This isn't for a girly girl, it's for a sassy girl in charge.

06/21/2012

7Scent

Michelangela
89 Reviews

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Michelangela

Top Review 28

...and every day the groundhog greets

Femme Individuelle is the ideal scent for every day. No one feels offended by this fragrance, it does not cause sexual harassment in the workplace, is resistant to all kinds of complainers, does not intrude on allergy sufferers, and gives the whole environment the impression: I am freshly washed!
Without much effort, one (or woman) can leave a "good impression" with this scent. If you want to be pleasantly present without necessarily standing out: Femme Individuelle is the best choice.
~
IN THE OFFICE: Femme Individuelle
JOB INTERVIEW: Femme Individuelle
VISITING A GOVERNMENT OFFICE: definitely Femme Individuelle
HANDLING A COMPLAINT: of course Femme Individuelle
PRETENDING to be innocent: Femme Individuelle
NO DESIRE FOR S*X: this can be supported by Femme Individuelle
DATE: for heaven's sake - absolutely not Femme Individuelle!
PROMOTION: do not even think about wearing Femme Individuelle!
NEED TO STAND OUT: best to keep Femme Individuelle closed!
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I don't need to describe the fragrance notes themselves; anyone can see them in the pyramid, so I will limit myself to the effect and expression of this delicate companion.
Upon spraying, Femme Individuelle envelops the wearer in a powdery-fresh veil that accompanies her for several hours. One should not expect a spectacular scent evolution, as the fragrance only vaguely changes from floral-fresh-powdery to soapy-powdery.
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Conclusion:
Femme Individuelle does not really live up to its name, or maybe it does? Is its classically elegant restraint perhaps ultimately what is meant to give us back our individuality? Should this scent subtly underline our personality without being loud and conspicuous?
I don't know. If I were to give this fragrance a name, it would be more like "Femme Incognito"!
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Why did I give it 70%???
Quite simply: it’s not that I don’t like it; I know few scents that fit into everyday life as well as this one. It is unobtrusively elegant and adapts well to the situations of daily madness where an egocentric sillage is simply not welcome. But personally, I find it too expressionless, or should I say too "quiet" for a "loud" girl like me?
As a companion for hot dance nights and as an aphrodisiac, it completely fails; it is far too inconspicuous and well-behaved.....

05/12/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Mandelmaus
132 Reviews

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Mandelmaus

Top Review 20

Still waters run deep...

... and dirty!, my grandma always added sharply. Logically speaking, she may be right. A bubbling mountain stream is certainly cleaner than a stagnant puddle. But I don't want to know where she got her insight from. Femme individuelle is definitely not dirty. I was hoping for a nice office scent, pleasantly unobtrusive and quiet. And surprisingly, I was taught better.

According to the comments, the fragrance is supposed to be very delicate and being an EDT, one can be generous with the spraying. Four spritzes on the neck and one on the wrist, and I’m enveloped in a substantial cloud of pepper. That’s it for delicate, as it tickles quite a bit in the nose and seems almost to laugh at me. The blackcurrant doesn’t take long to show up. It unfolds rather sour and a bit tart, hitting my taste perfectly. There is certainly enough sugary fruit. The bay leaf provides a fine aromatic and pleasant spiciness. Here, the scent is spicy, tart-fruity, and fresh. Definitely more interesting than I thought and even brings a room-filling sillage at this point.

In the heart note, the sharpness of the pepper subsides and the spiciness recedes more into the background, though it never completely disappears. The fragrance becomes sweeter and softer. The rose presents itself quite strongly without being transparent, but it lacks the velvety and soft touch to give the scent sensuality. Lotus adds fresh accents and lifts the fragrance; without it, the scent would probably be too boring. The heart is floral, fresh, spicy, and sweet, without being sticky. A gentle femininity that does not entice, but simply "is".

After that, the fragrance fades a bit. It becomes quieter until only a sweet, warm, and spicy whisper can be perceived.
The vanilla is very soft, smooth, and occasionally, musk peeks through stealthily.

The bottle is very beautiful, thick glass, curved shape, and well-crafted. The spray mist is very fine. The light pink color fits well with the scent. Femme individuelle can be used in many ways, suits every season, and impresses with long-lasting wear. Fortunately, it is not as quiet and inconspicuous as I initially thought. Initially quite robust, the fragrance soon merges with the wearer and emphasizes femininity in a more modest than overtly feminine way. I still give it 80%, as the spicy and fruity freshness lifts the mood and prepares well for the upcoming workday. Additionally, I am convinced by its good longevity.

Many thanks to Springflower for sending it.

10/24/2012

8Scent 10Longevity 5Sillage

Gaukeleya
109 Reviews

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Gaukeleya

Top Review 18

In Stillness Lies Strength

My chronic curiosity is directed towards quiet scents. Underestimated fragrances. Disparaged perfumes. Well, Femme Individuelle is certainly not disparaged, although it might be somewhat smiled at for its quiet presence that is said to characterize it here. The wonderful comment from Michelangela piqued my curiosity; it was clear: quiet, discreet, fine, hardly anyone owns this scent, I see no advertising, zero hype, affordable price -- this has to be tried!

The opening is already a surprise. Strong-fruity, slightly sweet, and definitely a bit fiery, the scent bursts onto my skin. Wow! Well, that's not so quiet and discreet after all. And another surprise: the wicked, wicked currants, which always stick their sour tongues out at my skin, are here flattering and warm-fruity. Goodness!

The transition to the heart is incredibly smooth and flowing, the change so discreet and gradual that I am equally amazed. The rose -- even rose is not necessarily my close friend -- is juicy, warm, non-musty, and almost sensual. The lotus holds it back a bit and brings a touch of freshness, otherwise, Ms. Rose would be unstoppable and would fully display the feminine sensuality attributed to her. The impression lasts a long time. A very long time. How can a scent that is said to have a certain inconspicuousness last so long and well? I'm amazed once again.

After many hours, the scent impression shifts just as skillfully as in the transition from top to heart towards a warm, sensual base. I can clearly smell the patchouli, fine and non-musty as well, and it holds the scent on the skin with its tried-and-true base companions like Pattex. And this is meant positively: after 13 hours, I can still smell the fragrance well! Parfumo has long since automatically logged Femme Individuelle out in the column "Gaukeleya is wearing today ....", yet it is still there; my nose won't be led around by it.

Well. The surprise purchase (I ordered blindly once again) turned out to be a successful surprise. The calm, the warmth, the elegant sensuality, the astonishing depth, and the long-lasting nature make this scent a true unexpected win for me.

09/16/2011

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Baeumchen
160 Reviews

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Baeumchen

Very helpful Review 12

Delicate Elegance

Michelangela has described this fragrance very aptly, and I agree.

This scent is beautifully delicate, lightly powdery, fresh, slightly woody, elegant, floral, lightly spicy (pepper), and slightly fruity (currant)... and it reminds me of my favorite from Chopard: Brilliant Wish (a bit stronger).
With Femme Individuelle, you are well-equipped for any situation, and it contains everything I like. The delicate color in the fragrance also gives Femme Individuelle femininity and tenderness!
On cold days (ice, frost, and snow...), this beautiful scent would be too light for me!
It smells lovely and soapy on my skin: well-groomed!