Présence d'une femme Mont Blanc for women

Presence of a woman... more like presence of a dude!! But a sexy dude. I caught myself thinking I smelled like a sexy man wearing this. I am considering keeping the scent just for the oddity factor... It is said that David bowie used to wear Minotaure and since I simply adore him, I am drawn to this. It is very hard to overlook the really ugly looking bottle though.

I get a strange masculine development all the way through, not just beginning or end as many other reviewers, and a peppery/woodsy note that reminds me of the typical lavender used in men's colognes. It's either a hate or a love I think. Good staying power and good sillage, yes.

I'm having the hardest time reviewing this, I'll have to give it a second try. It seriously clashes with the rest of my collection and I'm still not sure it belongs on the shelves with the rest of my pretties... it needs another chance and it will get it.

EDIT no.... just no. Not for me. I tried!

This is utterly gorgeous.

I went to a local perfume shop and asked for something woody, spicy--nothing gourmand or little girl sweet, nothing with white florals. She didn't even need to think a moment, and pulled out Présence d'une femme. Wow, it was perfect, exactly what I've been looking for.

My skin *loves* woody and spicy, and this really works for me. It's elegant and yes, a little masculine, but still shades into the feminine. I see it's classed as Oriental Vanilla, but it doesn't work that way for me--it's woody aromatic.

For me, it's warm, sexy, alive, just barely sweet (which I like) and not overpoweringly strong (though I don't go overboard with it). This might possibly be my favorite perfume. I'd wear it every day, but I like switching around a bit too much. Still, I pull it into rotation very often. Today is a day for it.

If you like something that's not candy-sweet or vanilla-heavy, give this a try. I definitely recommend sampling before buying, because I think it's a scent you either love or hate. Me, I love it.

What a scent !
Pepper
Orchid
Woods
Patch.
Vanilla
Ok - to a little maleish opening
but it softens to a deep orchid,
vanilla, woody and to me feminine scent !
Really beautiful to wear.
I´ll wear it a lot til spring with its lighter fumes serch for attention.!
This is another blindbuy, based on Fragrantica community reviews...
Thank You !
When I checked the online store for a back up...gone

So interesting to me that many comments here describe this scent as masculine or unisex!
I get the complete opposite response when I wear it.
And on me, it turns heads, strangers stop me in the street to compliment my scent (men and women) , men approach me closely to whisper how lovely and feminine i smell. My loved ones have been nuts about it.

A gay male friend of mine with a good nose and impeccable taste, described it as "the scent of simply clean, warm, feminine skin".

I adore it, it's the only fragrance I'm comfortable with any time of the day no matter what the situation or mood, that's just ME.
And I'm a bit oversensitive to perfume especially early in the morning.

Heartbroken that it seems entirely unavailable since a long time, and would be so gratefull for ANY tip on where I can find it now!

I suspect it's been taken out of production, the last time I got a bottle, my friend found it at the airport in Mexico and had people running between shops and storages to dig up a single bottle.
That's true friendship :)

Nice but too masculine for me. I gave it to my husband. It smells better on him.

I think this one is Uni-sex. Fresh woodsy notes blended with patchouli, sandalwood and pepper. Not modern sugarsweet. In topnote I can't smell Vanilla, but in basenote I can. Great for every-day-use for both women and men. On my skin the woodsy notes turn male'ish. They are too dominant for me.

Denna kallar jag Uni-sex. Fräscha träiga noter i toppnoten, fint blandad med Patchouli, Sandelträ och peppar. Inte modern sockersöt. I toppnoten kan jag inte känna någon Vaniljton men i basnoten så kan jag det. Härlig varje-dag-doft för både henne och honom.
På min slår de träiga noterna över i manligt. De är för dominanta för min hudtyp.

For woman that loves to wear masculine perfumes, not for me!

Had this few years ago but still remember the smell.
I miss it's aroma very much.
Can't compare Presence to any other fragrance I know.

There must be pineapple in it, it's quite prominent at the beginning.
The base is woodsy, warm with a hint of vanilla.
I don't find Presence to be masculine at all.
I see in it a confident businesswoman.

I used this 5 or 6 years ago. I bought it from duty-free shop in airport, and now I can't find it in the shops around me. The fragrance is very long-lasting and classy. It smells really elegant. I loved it, if I found it again, dont think even a minute to buy again.
Ps: Its bottle is gorgeous.

This was a blind buy - and a good one. I do find it a little masculine but layered with L by Lolita Lempicka (which I can find a little too sweet at times) it's perfect, especially around Christmas time.

simply unregrettable ... you woul feel guilty for not having it...
discretely imposing itsel.... wooooow

This is one of my favorite fragrance, i can bath myself in it. So i'll try to describe why i love it so much- it's not very feminine, i imagine a woman sitting in front of you, she is wearin a suit, she is very self confident, she is a leader. This masterpiece is very longlasting,unisex and unique.

To Dollycat: Carefully,this brand was founded just at the beginning of 20th century and is very well-known, but in certain ( elite) circles ;-) their pens, Jewellery, watches and accessories are all exclusive masterpieces and are very-very expensive. Cartier is a sister brand to this one. They just Launching their perfumes only since 2001, and there are already 12 of them( homme and femme).

A very spicy oriental!. Not an ordinary smell, you will be addicted to it or absolutely hate it. I´m very much addicted to it. MontBlanc has excellent and expensive smelling scents. I have all 3 and i love them all the same. The brand is not very well known and appreciated but for the perfume lovers a quit hidden treasure. Worth every penny.

Translating my comment below to help other people to know this jewel of perfumes:


This perfume is for strong women, who lead teams, intelligent women, who are present, and it do not cease to be female.

I think that's why people give him the unisex category, but it's not unisex, is very feminine, just not the kind delicate females, is for women .... floralzinho personality.

Presence D'Une Femme ... Femme.

Esse perfume é para mulheres fortes, que comandam equipes, mulheres inteligentes, que marcam presença, e nem por isso deixam de ser femininas.

Acho que é por isso que as pessoas atribuem a ele a categoria unissex, mas it's not unissex, é muito feminino, só que não é do tipo feminino delicado, floralzinho....é para mulher de personalidade.

Femme...Presence D'Une Femme.

Presence d'une femme is an androgynous type of scent.It could be easily unisex.Deep wood,patchouli and some coffee accords to my nose!Its masculinity gives a boost to a dymanic woman that is not afraid to show off her power.Woman rules in this.I am happy that this kind of perfumes do exist.We are overwhelmed by vanilla,''sexy'' scents that do not show off anything!This perfume has personality and power.Dynamic,strict,amazing!Lasting power is really good.

The dry-down process was an emotional roller coaster for me! I went from love to hate in a period of 30 minutes.

The opening notes were gorgeous! I love the mandarin orange-pepper combo! It was very uplifting and fresh. The heart phase was less inspiring but still pleasant. I absolutely love orchid, but I felt the cyclamen detracted a little from the beauty of the mandarin/pepper/orchid blend.

I don't know what went wrong when I hit the base notes. I usually love all the notes listed, but the fragrance became extremely masculine on me...even to the point of inducing a headache. I kept smelling "cologne". I am even surprised I had this experience, because many of my fragrances have a masculine edge to them, but this one was too much for me.

It must be a matter of chemistry!

What is wrong with me? I am SUCH a sucker for masculine/woodsy fragrances! Reminds me of D&G L'Amoureux; very bold, very sexy yet unconventional and sophisticated.

Funny thing about this one: All I got from it was warm woods and a little pepper but when I asked my husband about it he said : "Hm, I don't know, it's a little too much vanilla for my taste." How weird is that?

It's a great scent, surprisingly well executed and definitely something I'd consider purchasing. It has definite unisex qualities to it and the only REAL criticism I have is in regards to its name, which, in my opinion, is misleading.

It's a straight-forward, bold, "balls-y" fragrance that does not exude much femininity, but rather captivates the essence of a strong (-willed) woman.

Good sillage, matches the personality of the scent - not too overpowering but definitely demanding attention.

Lovely spicy/woodsy scent. Reminded me of my first boyfriends Fleur De Sante after shave that I liked. Loved to wear Presence with jeans and black shirt.

It certainly smells like a men's fragrance, reminded me of Salvador Dali Homme, but after a few minutes was very good, a sweet wood

it's a classy fragrance, who starts a few masculine, woody, but after a while it's becomes sweeter.
I like a lot because you not see a lot of women using this perfum. So, this one is quite unique for me! :)

Intenso, sofisticado, exclusivo y elegante. Sus notas son una mezcla de vainilla, sándalo, y piña, flores y especias, perfecto para ocasiones especiales o salidas nocturnas…. y para quien quiera dejar su huella…

Intense, sophisticated, exclusive and elegant. His notes are a blend of vanilla, sandalwood and pineapple, flowers and spices, perfect for special occasions or nights out .... and for those who want to leave his mark ...

This is both feminine and masculine. It is just right for those who like scents to be in the middle. It is careful not to reside either way and settles nicely all day. This is a new addition to my collection that will be cherished. You can't go wrong with this even if you order without sampling.
The bottle is really cool too and is round and flat, fits well into purses.

I would categorise it as a woody floral scent, not that oriental.
I found it masculine, but a sweet masculine.
Propably from the few perfumes where i can smell the pepper.
It doesn't bother me but at the same time it doesn't allow me to enjoy my morning coffee!
I think a man would admire this on a woman but i still i wouldn't buy it.
Maybe i can't understand it because right now is early morning and i need something more fresh!
I don't know yet if it is long-lasting but i would say that it is quite strong.
If you choose it you should year it in cold days and nights in small portions.
It is not unique cause it really reminds a well-known man scent ( i can't remember which one right now), but you won't find a lot of women who would be able to wear it!

It isn't masculine. This its a nice woody fragrance for confident women, that likes sofhistication and nature at same time... that could be comfort drinking a dry liquor if they want, no matter if anybody dislikes.

Cyclamen and orchid mixing with the woody notes, makes this fragrance just deligtful.

This is a lovely, sort of "clear" fragrance on me - the notes balance nicely on my skin making a sensual, slightly spicy woody scent. My husband is pretty picky about scents - he doesn't like many of the ones I constantly wear, but he does like this one. I only have a tiny vial sample - I suppose I'll have to get a big bottle now ... :-)

It is one of the most elegant and sophisticated scents I have tried.
It isn't masculine.
On the contrary, I find it super feminine, however it is not kind of "innocent" feminine scent, it is a statement fragrance, very sexy.
It is a must-have in your collection!
I absolutely love it.

This is most definitely the fragrance that compliments my personality. The very subtle feminine florals that is perfectly balanced by fresh citrus and sharp peppery note. The dry down of woody vanilla is warm and beautiful. I think it is just magical on my skin, not too strong, settles down well and lasts really long. Absolutely wonderful!

The base composition is very attractive. When I used this perfume I gathered a lot of compliments.

My mother has this. This is not unpleasant per se, but STRONG and I agree that its not very feminine.

Mont Blanc PRESENCE D'UNE FEMME opens enticingly in a manner very similar to my memory of Dior HYPNOTIC POISON (can't be sure, though, since I only had a mini, long ago drained...). Lots of sweetness with a dash of pepper for extra interest.

The drydown of PRESENCE is a scrumptious woody vanilla with just a touch of spiciness, still imparted by the pepper. The patchouli is only an accent, not the focus of the drydown. The wood is really dominant and becomes stronger over time.

PRESENCE D'UNE FEMME edt has good staying power and sillage and is a surprisingly beautiful wintertime scent from a company primarily renowned for its writing implements!

This at first application is a two headed fragrance. On one wrist, the fragrance strikes me as masculine in a middling quality sort of way. I smell the citrus and even wonder if this fragrance has lavender in it also. On the other wrist, the fragrance is much more feminine with the citrus retiring and the florals front and center. The cyclamen and heliotrope are so pretty. That side is also very shy. At the drydown the woods take over. I think it is very definately a unisex sort of fragrance depending on your chemistry.

First of all: Presence d'une Femme has nothing to do with it's name in my opinion, actually, when I smell it, I turn round to find the man who wears this owerwhelming perfume, and ifind a woman being present instead of a man. It's brave enough, but no way would I call it feminine. On the other hand, as i read the positive reviews, it must smell very good on a few women, and if so, this perfume can really highlight their presence. Definetely not for me!

a totally masculine fragrance! it´s so overwhelming, but in a negative way unfortunately!
there are quite a few real men fragrances like jpg or gucci, which are even more feminin than this one.

try before you buy! Not many people like it...

Love it, it does smell like a man woody fragrance at first but it grows into a lovely warm sexy feminine smell after a while.Though there is something in it that gives me a bit of a headache.

Bought this spontaneously after a few minutes without trying it really a whole day. Big mistake.
The classification as oriental vanilla is misleading. Ok, maybe it is oriental-vanilla: but for men! Very peppery and a cold fragrance, not warm at all. It also after 1 or 2 hours developed a somehow metallic touch. One of the few perfumes I also can´t stand on others .

The first time I smelt this was on a sales woman at TJMXX, she told me the name, got it the same day, it smells similar to CK contradictions, can me masculine or femme. I like how men scents smell great turn on. May be that is why I like it. Broke the bottle last week and need to buy another bottle for my collection.

I like strong and a litle masculine fragrances. This is one of them. Not that I use it whenever I need a litle more confidence to speak and present my ideas. But it's not a romantic or dating scent.

I´m wearing it today: certainly it´s not a perfume for everyone´s nose. The pepper notes are clearly evident and after a couple of hours the woods appear, making the concotion very good and confortable.
The excelent aspect of this perfume is that is completely different from the massive vanilla that infests the market nowadays.
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Estou usando hoje: com certeza não é um perfume para qualquer um. As notas de pimenta são evidentes e depois de umas duas horas as madeiras aparecem, tornando o perfume muito gostoso e confortável.
O que é excelente nele é a fuga das baunilhas excessivamente doces que assolam o mercado atualmente.

I have just bought it...and I love it! I disagree that it is musculine...not at all...it is woody/sweet fragrance...
It is not heavy in a bad way...it is havy as in a way that your head turns into this smell...wondering what is it....at least it was like that with me...
I love this perfume.

To my nose this is not a masculine scent.
In fact i got tired of it since the vanilla on me is very strong. There is certainly a strong presence of woods note, along with the top notes of mandarine and peper, but are mellowed by the flowers and the vanilla.
I bought it because at the time it was unlike any other scent out on the market. I am wearing today, to confirm that recollection of it.

Oh, no! I don't want to smell as man, even I do not want to smell as woman in type George Sand, who walked in men's suits and smoked cigars. My nose reads Presense as man's water cologne - cold and rigorous. It is curious, but very argumentative smell.

I had the exact same reaction to this as argeada. It always gave me a dizzing headache.

Smelt like an updated version of Obsession on me -- quite sultry. Generated quite a few positive compliments but I doubt I'd wear it again.

This fragrance is one of the few, and hopefully the last unlucky choices I've made when I bought it. It's heavy, dull, and far from feminine. I've given it a shot in several different moods and occasions, and always ended up desperate for a shower. Say no more!