Vol 870 Yul-cdg Monsillage

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015

At a glance

Is Vol 870 Yul-cdg Monsillage worth trying?

Vol 870 YUL-CDG by Monsillage is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Evening wear in Fall, Spring
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, aromatic, fruity with Apricot, Osmanthus, Ylang-Ylang

The first impression

Vol 870 YUL-CDG by Monsillage is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Isabelle Michaud.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
aromatic 85%
fruity 70%
floral 60%
fresh spicy 50%
yellow floral 40%
sweet 35%
powdery 30%
amber 25%
soft spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Isabelle Michaud

Isabelle Michaud

Isabelle Michaud is the founder and perfumer of Monsillage, a niche brand based in Montreal. She creates scents inspired by travel and memory, such as Aviation Club, Dupont Circle, and Pays Dogon. Her work often features fresh, green, and woody accords.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Apricot Apricot
Osmanthus Osmanthus
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Balsam Fir Balsam Fir
Sage Sage
Leather Leather
Spicy Notes Spicy Notes
Cypress Cypress
Bergamot Bergamot
Musk Musk
Cedar Cedar
Amber Amber
Resins Resins

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Vol 870 Yul-cdg Monsillage

Essence

The Explorer archetype thrives on discovery and the thrill of the unknown. Vol 870 YUL-CDG embodies this with its eclectic mix of apricot, leather, and balsam fir-a scent that evokes airport lounges and uncharted landscapes. This is a fragrance for those who measure life in miles and moments.

Its fruity-spicy opening and woody-resinous base suggest a soul in constant motion, equally at home in a bustling city or a quiet forest. The Explorer wears this scent like a passport, ready for the next adventure.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor functional elegance-a well-worn leather jacket, boots made for walking, and a backpack that holds just enough. The fragrance’s leather and cedar notes mirror their love for items that age with stories. Their aesthetic is global nomad, with a scarf from Marrakech or a bracelet from Tokyo.

Their living space is a collage of souvenirs: maps pinned to walls, shelves lined with curios, and a perpetually half-packed suitcase.

Philosophy & Values

They believe the world is best understood through movement. The osmanthus and ylang-ylang heart notes reflect their appreciation for fleeting beauty-a sunset over a foreign skyline, a stranger’s smile in a train compartment. They value curiosity over comfort, and their mantra is "not all who wander are lost."

For them, home is a verb. The amber and musk in the base ground their restlessness, reminding them that every journey changes the traveler.

Relationships

They are the friends who send postcards from unexpected places. Romantic partners must embrace their need for space, though their loyalty runs deep when trust is earned. The sage and cypress notes hint at a soul who loves deeply but cannot be tied down.

Their connections are often scattered across time zones, maintained through late-night calls and shared memories of roads less traveled.

Lifestyle

Days are spent chasing horizons-whether through travel, photography, or simply taking the long way home. The fragrance’s moderate sillage suits their preference for leaving traces, not footprints. Work is often freelance or location-independent, fueled by coffee and a sense of possibility.

They are the ones who know the best hole-in-the-wall eateries in three continents, and their Instagram is a mosaic of skies.

Shadow

Their love for freedom can tip into rootlessness. The apricot’s sweetness mirrors a fear of commitment, of staying too long in one place. They may struggle with the idea of "settling down," equating it with stagnation.

At their worst, they become the perpetual tourist, skimming surfaces without diving deep. The fir note warns of a heart that hides behind motion.

Conclusion

Vol 870 YUL-CDG is the scent of departures and arrivals-of a life lived in the spaces between. It captures the Explorer’s restless heart and the wisdom they gather along the way. To wear it is to carry the world in your wake.