Presence Mont Blanc for men

I don't know why people think this is for 25+. The first thing that comes to mind when I smell it is expensive candy, with some fresh spice. Perfect for any age. I also think there are similarities to Individual, except this one is steps ahead imo. Some people say it smells like JPG, you know that wonderful JPG opening? Well that presence pretty much all the way through! Prices are reasonable, a definite purchase.

this is my 3rd bottle of MB's Presence and Cinnamon, ginger green apple says it all. It is Warm elegant soft plus it has got a great projection. A gentleman's perfume

This fragrance is classy and elegant. I can just imagine a true gentlemen wearing this. It's just great, it reminds me of my Dad.
Longevity is moderate, 5 hrs and the sillage is soft but no weak. Good for those dinner nights with someone special. I highly recommend Presence by Mont Blanc.
4/5

My dad's perfume :) Not too strong and screaming, more subtle and gentleman-like.

I picked up a sample vial of the EDT version of this a few years ago in a collection of sample vials from a consignment store I used to frequent for finding many treasures hidden away amongst a bunch of junk. This I count a little treasure, my introduction to this line.

Occasionally I do find some men's fragrances that are what would fall into my own personal "unisex" parameters & this would be one of those. I have worn this one a few times because it does pose it's own sort of complexity as it is such a fresh spice; one moment it seems almost linear in the drydown of woods---teakwood & sandalwood, and then when I have enjoyed the richness of the woods, it is as if someone threw ginger root & maybe a cinnamon stick on a gorgeous glowing fire of fresh woods sprinkled with blossoms. The touch of the floral is distinctive though & I suspect it is what gives this one such a pleasant over-all character. I can see why this one would not be every man's cup of tea, though. It is not what I would consider to be an overtly masculine aroma. Maybe that is because I have never smelled it on a man to my knowledge.

This is a sweet, woody & spicy yet somewhat tasteful, soft interpretation of this genre with enough heliotrope to really make it interesting.

I can imagine a very reserved, classy & refined "metro-sexual" young man or even distinguished senior, but regardless---one that is not afraid to wear a sweet & spicy subtle scent. It has good longevity on me, lasts 6 hours or so, but a soft sillage for a spicy fragrance.

Presence seems to have a nice touch of elegance all it's own. Cheers, guys!

PS Edit Update: I have had this on all day today & it grows sweeter, woody-spicier but in savoring it's aroma on my wrist over & over, it makes me wish it had a touch of oakmoss & civet. Maybe that is because it has blended with a feminine skin, though, & I am longing for a more animalic scent to make me think more of a masculine aroma. How I would love to smell this gem on a man! I bet the natural male body scents only enhance it! A man smelling like this would remind this ole grandmother that she is just getting older, maybe like a fine wine---but not DEAD YET!!! (wink)

the bottle is not attractive to me.but every time i have it on.it is just incredible!
the spiciness of ginger, the sweetness and warmness of cinnamon, the crispness and freshness of apples..presented in a masculine sexy and classy way..
i wear it on casual settings and i could say it's perfect when the sun is about to set..you have that fresh clean cinnamon spice for that slow dramatic breezy descent of light..then as night comes.so as the soft musky sweet base..

I like a fragrance that has its own distinct character without being overbearing. This is one of them. Quite elegant and refined with great longevity and projection. The best from Mont Blanc and another great compliment getter...!

Montblanc Presence smells classy and refined. Despite being subtle, it has a good staying power and okay projection. I smell lots of cinnamon with spices and vanille. Not suitable, in my opinion, to young guys.

Im not saying it smells like dolce & gabbana but when I smell this it reminds me of some of the notes that are in this cologne.. this cologne has this creamy sweet but warm smell idk its so weird.. idk anything that it smells like it..its really good.. I did a blind buy with this one bc I like all the notes that are in it.. very pleased, I got my 1.7 at Ross for $16.99

i have to agree,, scent smells so good but longavity is so so bad : --(

sweet notes seems to Le male, but can be used during the day. It is a great option for gourmand lovers.

As others reviewers stated here, I also got a sharp-sweet opening with a lot of ginger & cinnamon thrown there. In the next 10-15 minutes it already combines the middle notes where the adding association of apple (zesty-fruity), sage (herbal spicy) and heliotrope produces an effect at least sickly-weird on my skin...
Not a truly oriental, neither a fresh-spicy one, it just seems to react different on other people's skin (aren't they all do that ?).
Unfortunatelly, this doesn't suit me at all, so I'll give it a 7/10 for weirdness (which, btw. sometimes it work for me also !).

Amazing cologne! It smells kinda like JPG Le Male on my skin, which I love! Even for a guy like me, with dry skin, this thing lasts and projects a lot!

This perfume has been my favorite perfume. I think it has everything to do with me.
It is absolutely excellent.
I am sorry that the bottle has been changed, since the former was much more cool. Still, for me this perfume is excellent.

عطری جالب مردانه مناسب برای آقایان در هر سن وسال
با دوامی خوب و رایحه ای دل انگیز
در فصول خنک مانند بهاروپائیز مخصوصا زمستان جذابیت بیشتری دارد

I bought this one back in 2005 in a airport shop flying for holiday. in a hurry i smelled a lot of frags... but this one stood out right away!
I liked this scent much!Trough out the vacation and after...
Its a fresh scent but has also like johngreenink mentioned before a deeper character & in my opinion very well balanced setting.
Sprayed it on before getting out being fresh and sophisticated and ends up woody and warm and its casual and gentlemen like...
big thumbs up for this one and i will def buy this one back. (seen it already for a low price :-)

Ive had a few months ago Mont Blanc Legend and i must say Legend is not half as good with telling a story then presence...

'Like a rare flower...' That's what someone described Presence as when I was wearing it once. This was in early summer when it hadn't gotten too warm yet. I think late Winter/Spring is perfect for this scent.

Don't be fooled by the sleek lines and high contrast packaging: This is actually not a watery/sea-side breezy kind of fragrance, but rather something very fresh, with bright acidity and pungent spices. Cinnamon, ginger, apples, mint - all of these are present in the opening. It mellows down to a slightly woody/green, and finishes green/amber.

This is an affordable scent that just about any guy can wear - makes a statement but not too loudly - great for everyday wear; highly recommended.

En mi opiniion un perfume calido...dlce y con olor a maderas...un eprfueme que bien aplicado genera reacciones...hasta hace poco el gucci 2 me recordo a este...aunuqe es et e menos complejo....un muy bue perfume para dias nublados o salidas nocturnas sociales...

Oriental ginger spicy. Opens with intenses acords of ginger and cinnamon. Both continues into the drydown, mixed with a light aroma of apple at the heart, and at the base, sandalwood, amber and a great and evident white musk, thats direct to me like vanilla. If i could snif the clouds in the sky, would be like the smell of Presence :)

I guess that all appreciations from frags come with a different skin type...

On me, this smells sweet but subtle. I sense the sillage tends to weaken very fast, within the first hour. After that, you can feel it on close contact, but not so close that you have to sniff the skin.

It's a very nice fresh-oriental frag, but if you don't like sweet (as I do :D), avoid this one: it's luxurious candy mint in a bottle.

I like it very much.

I had one bottle of it once back in 2002/2003. It is quite elagant but tends to be a bit overwhelming for hotter weather. It has a powdery smell, not too sweet but a bit strong. Use it with parcimony and it will give you a good smell on colder days. I am not buying it again though cause I just got a bit over with it.

Opens ginger fresh. Talc powder made for cologne, with an underlying subtle medicinal smell to it. I'd wear this on judgement day :-D It smells like an innocent baby surrounded with a couple of flowers in heaven... or at hospital.
Nice fragrance, formal, conservative, soft and dry.

cinnamon "screams" in this fragrance. But, is a awesome product. Buy and be happy! Presence and Individuel are the best fragrances of the brand.

at fist gingers and sour smell entered my nose, well a good feeling must say! i could also sense a lil jasmine and cinamon
which makes a gr8 combo in my opinion..
secondly i loved the bottle shape and color of the liquid! well overall a good perfume with fair lasting.. i would recommend it especially if u are seeking a
winter wear!

To me Mont Blanc thought about two well known perfumes to make two of its own: Joop! Homme and Jaipur Homme(this one I know thanks to the help of the reviewer hoelahoep). Individuel and Presence, respectively. Since is just a hint of the originals by these two, Presence is not remarkable like Jaipur, its oriental side is light compare to, and has a feeling that looks to be a signature by Mont Blanc, as seen in Individuel: an unnatural chord, almost medicinal, I can not describe it correctly. A hit here in Brazil among successful young adults (I think), easily recognizable.

i find it a little bit medicinal. the smell is good and like many said it is suitable for formal kind of people...I'll enjoy wearing it in special occasions but honestly it is not a favorite of mine...

This is something special!it feels like Taj Mahal in a moonlit night with my soulmate.The drydown is amazing,very sophisticated stuff,musk and amber lit up the base notes pretty well.Got it today.

O Love it a lot. It's so confort. and clea. U feel like walking in the heaven. My ex girlfriend boght one of this just to remember me. She's so inteligente =P rsrs

One of my favs. Présence is comfortable, very peculiar and recognizable. And even though clearly made for those who wear blazers and ties, I find it totally cool on a jeans/T-shirt kind of guy, like me.

I don't get it when people complain there's too much cinnamon here. I mean, I don't deny there indeed is, but I think the cinnamon + cardamom combo is the soul of Présence, and what makes it stand out from other scents. Anyway, the spices don't scream around for that long. Within some 20 minutes, they're still present, but in low profile mode, well tamed by the musky base.

IMO this is the best offering by Montblanc, and the one closest to their branding strategies: gentlemanly and distinct, and very clear in communicating it. Oh, here I'm talking about perfumes only, not pens or watches.

Finally, I totally agree with both omega_69 and vertigo. This is THE scent to take a girl out for a fancy dinner or a couple of drinks. This is a scent for when you're in the mood to open doors for her, but still allow yourself to bust on her.

As vertigo said, it's a warm, sensual, gentlemanly scent. My fiance totally loves this one, as do I. This is the evening fragrance I reach for when we're going out for a nice dinner and drinks; it's my dressy fragrance.

This is a very pleasing scent. it is spicy without being overly so and musky without being overly so. It smells more like an aromatic fougere to me - especially after it has had about half an hour on the skin. Citrus, spice, musk and wood are all nicely balanced.

To me it's spicy, but not very oriental.
Warm and sensual, but doesn't lack strength and self-confidence.

It could be an autumn/winter day fragrance for a man over 25 or over 30 who likes to attract people, especially women. For a man who likes life, domination, competition, respects luxury and pleasures.
But the scent is not seductive - it's just suggestive.
The man who wears it enjoys life, in a "gentleman" manner.