Montabaco Eau de Parfum bottle Montabaco
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2012 Year 2021
££££ Price Tier ££
Dragonfly Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Dragonfly Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Montabaco
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 - Dragonfly Edition
Dragonfly is Zoologist's "safe" scent, though 'safe' is a divisive term here. Some find it a wonderfully atmospheric aquatic floral, others a generic disappointment that fails to live up to the brand's adventurous reputation. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with many noting its departure from the original formulation.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 8%
Floral 17% 21%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 17% 20%
Sweet 12% 15%
Warm 12% 11%
Woody 13% 10%
Earthy 8% 17%
Animalic 9% 3%
Fresh 25% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Montabaco EdP
Dragonfly Edition EdP

Notes

Accords

Montabaco Dragonfly Edition
100%
Woody
52%
Aquatic
100%
95%
Aromatic
52%
79%
Fresh
Ozonic
76%
74%
Amber
51%
72%
Musky
56%
69%
Tobacco
67%
Citrus
51%
64%
Fresh Spicy
60%
61%
Floral
61%
Powdery
58%
Woody shared
100%
52%
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
52%
79%
76%
Amber shared
74%
51%
Musky shared
72%
56%
69%
Citrus shared
67%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
64%
60%
Floral shared
61%
61%
58%

Performance

Montabaco Dragonfly Edition
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.

Dragonfly Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it highly appropriate for casual wear and daily use. Although it is generally perceived as soft and polite, its noticeable aquatic and ozonic character, which some find too strong, slightly lowers its suitability for formal settings or intimate dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
81%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fresh Spicy, Musky accords and Tonka Bean, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Montabaco
Dragonfly Edition
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