
Monte Leone Eminent captures the spicy-woody character of Emblem fairly well, with a comparable opening brightness from grapefruit and herbal notes. However, the clone typically exhibits slightly less refinement in the mid-section, with the violet leaf and cinnamon appearing somewhat flatter and less nuanced than the original's sophisticated balance.
The clone generally matches the note structure but often shows reduced longevity and a less complex development of the heart notes. Sillage tends to be slightly softer compared to Montblanc's more pronounced projection.