Fragrances inspired by Montabaco Eau de Parfum

The original Montabaco Ormonde Jayne

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Montabaco
ScentArt fingerprint for HAVANA TABAC
89%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Suede, Sandalwood, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds orange blossom, drops fresh notes and hedione

What they share

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood, Bergamot, Rose

The main difference

Adds moss, drops fresh notes and iso e super

What they share

Shares 17 of its 19 notes, including Suede, Sandalwood, Fresh Notes

The main difference

Adds cashmeran and grapefruit, drops hedione

What they share

Shares 5 of its 18 notes, including Rose, Suede, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds ambergris and cardamom, drops cedar and hay

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Rose, Tonka Bean, Tea

The main difference

Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops bitter orange and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 3 of its 23 notes, including Sandalwood, Bergamot, Tobacco

The main difference

Adds amber and calone, drops ambergris and cardamom

What they share

Shares 3 of its 18 notes, including Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Tea

The main difference

Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops cedar and coriander

What they share

Shares 5 of its 22 notes, including Bergamot, Oakmoss, Cardamom

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and amber, drops ambergris and clary sage

Scent profile

Montabaco EDP the original HAVANA TABAC EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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