Fragrance comparison

1953 vs Montaigne 2016 Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

1953

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #43,114 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1953 takes 2 of 3 categories.

1953
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Montaigne 2016 Edition
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19532/3

Montaigne 2016 Edition0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1953
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1953

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1953Aromas de Salazar

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1953

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

TangerineBergamotSaffronCorianderPlum

Heart

Black PepperCarnationCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafNarcissus

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteStyraxMyrrhOpoponaxOakmossCoconutMuskGuaiac Wood

Top20-30 mins

MimosaTangerineCorianderBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Coriander and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Montaigne 2016 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 35%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,114

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1953Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1953 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty tangerine, and dark plum, laced with coriander and saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heavy spice core dominated by black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Green carnation and earthy Indonesian patchouli add texture, preventing the…

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Caron Montaigne 2016 Edition presents a rich study in golden yellow florals and bright fruit. The first spray stings slightly with sharp citrus oils. Give it two minutes. Juicy tangerine and bitter orange immediately meet an herbal crush of crushed coriander seeds. Soon, fluffy mimosa blooms into view alongside deep, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1953 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

1953 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1953 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Montaigne 2016 Edition for a yellow floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1953 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

They last about the same: 1953 100/100, Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1953 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

1953 projects furthest (1953 100/100, Montaigne 2016 Edition 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1953 and Montaigne 2016 Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Coriander and Narcissus.

Is 1953 or Montaigne 2016 Edition better for summer or winter?

Montaigne 2016 Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1953 and Montaigne 2016 Edition?

1953 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carnation, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh and Opoponax. Montaigne 2016 Edition has top notes of Mimosa, Tangerine, Coriander and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of White Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.