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Montabaco Eau de Parfum bottle Montabaco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2012 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Eminent Leaf Eau de Parfum bottle Eminent Leaf 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.
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Our Verdict - Eminent Leaf EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ormonde Jayne - Montabaco - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Clary Sage, Juniper, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Montabaco EDP
Eminent Leaf EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 19% vs 30%
Juniper 16% vs 23%
Bergamot 15% vs 19%
Clary Sage 15% vs 26%
Only in Montabaco
Fresh 19% Orange 13%
Shared Notes
Tea 30% vs 27%
Hedione 19% vs 31%
Violet 17% vs 22%
Rose 16% vs 18%
Only in Montabaco
Magnolia 17%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 11% vs 19%
Sandalwood 11% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 10% vs 26%

Accords

Montabaco Eminent Leaf
100%
Woody
54%
95%
Aromatic
78%
68%
Warm Spicy
90%
79%
Fresh
74%
Amber
72%
Musky
69%
Tobacco
67%
Citrus
66%
61%
Floral
Powdery
42%
Woody shared
100%
54%
Aromatic shared
95%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
90%
79%
74%
72%
69%
Citrus shared
67%
66%
61%
42%

Performance

Montabaco Eminent Leaf
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Eminent Leaf

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Montabaco EDP
Eminent Leaf EDP
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