Is Alexandria UK HAVANA TABAC a dupe of Ormonde Jayne Montabaco?
Montabaco EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
HAVANA TABAC EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Montabaco
- HAVANA TABAC
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Ormonde Jayne Montabaco, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, summer and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Ormonde Jayne Montabaco, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Suede, Sandalwood, Bergamot
Adds orange blossom, drops fresh notes and hedione
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