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Montabaco Eau de Parfum bottle Montabaco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
HAVANA TABAC Eau de Parfum bottle HAVANA TABAC EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Montabaco EDP
A truly unique tobacco scent that's either a classy masterpiece or a confusing mess, depending on your nose. It's potent yet strangely airy, making it a divisive but ultimately sophisticated choice.
Acquired
Our Verdict - HAVANA TABAC EDP
A budget take on Montabaco by Ormonde Jayne, chasing its citrus-to-tobacco-leather arc. The orange-bergamot opening and suede-tobacco base land close, but the original's more elegant floral layering (magnolia, jasmine, rose) and long, refined sillage are simplified here into a louder, shorter-lived version.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Montabaco EDP
HAVANA TABAC EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Juniper 16% vs 25%
Bergamot 15% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Tea 30% vs 13%
Violet 17% vs 13%
Magnolia 16% vs 18%
Rose 16% vs 16%
Only in Montabaco
Hedione 20%
Only in HAVANA TABAC
Clary Sage 22% Cardamom 16%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 20% vs 23%
Iso E Super 19% vs 11%
Suede 15% vs 19%
Ambergris 11% vs 14%
Sandalwood 11% vs 16%
Tonka Bean 10% vs 14%
Only in Montabaco
Oakmoss 11%

Accords

Montabaco HAVANA TABAC
100%
Woody
40%
95%
Aromatic
35%
79%
Fresh
74%
Amber
72%
Musky
69%
Tobacco
70%
67%
Citrus
45%
61%
Floral
Leather
50%
Woody shared
100%
40%
Aromatic shared
95%
35%
79%
74%
72%
Tobacco shared
69%
70%
Citrus shared
67%
45%
61%
50%

Performance

Montabaco HAVANA TABAC
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Montabaco

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its potent projection and elegant character make it ideal for formal events and dates where you want to make a statement. While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, its strength might be too much for a quiet office, particularly if over-sprayed.

HAVANA TABAC

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean tobacco, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Montabaco EDP
HAVANA TABAC EDP
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