DUSITA
Montri
2022
PERFUMER
Pissara Umavijani
saffron
nutmeg
coriander
cinnamon
oregano
petitgrain
dried fruits
orris
rose de mai
damask rose
jasmine sambac
ylang-ylang
leather
tobacco
oud palao
patchouli
sandalwood
vetiver
cedarwood
oak wood
tonka bean
‘Spices were an integral part of my father’s life; he enjoyed them in food, as well as in fragrances. To him, they represented the voyages he made, and the ones he dreamt of; all the people he met around the globe, and the ones he hoped to meet…’ – Pissara Umavijani
Montri was the first Dusita that caught my attention when I first smelled the line in store. Upon further testing I was always a bit afraid that it would be too earthy for my taste, but after a proper wearing, I still really appreciate this one.
That being said, yes, it is green and earthy and a tad smoky. Definitely not completely in the realm of fragrances that I often wear. However, this has a smoothness and honeyed sweet floral facet, reminiscent of Rosarine, that really uplifts the entire composition.
Here, it’s a darker rose. Smoky edges and tiny hints of leather and oud, but mostly a beautiful dark floral; like a shadow of a rose and jasmine.
Definitely up there with my favorites from this brand.
