Fragrance comparison

2 vs Montaigne 2016 Edition

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Luciano Soprani

4.1435 votes

Rank #28,803 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Montaigne 2016 Edition
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

21/3

Montaigne 2016 Edition2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montaigne 2016 Edition
Sillage & projection: Montaigne 2016 Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2Luciano Soprani

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 39%

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

63%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne 2016 Edition

SillageMontaigne 2016 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBitter OrangeBlack CurrantBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineCorianderRose

Base

SandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanVanilla

Top20-30 mins

MimosaTangerineCorianderBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Coriander. Durations are only published for Montaigne 2016 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#28,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that balances herbal bitterness with a smooth, resinous base. Opening with a sharp hit of thyme and basil, it softens into a floral heart of jasmine and rose. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and incense, making it a distinct choice for office settings or crisp autumn after…

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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, 2 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. 2 is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Montaigne 2016 Edition for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne 2016 Edition lasts longest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100, 2 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne 2016 Edition projects furthest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 69/100, 2 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 and Montaigne 2016 Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Coriander.

Is 2 or Montaigne 2016 Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 2 and Montaigne 2016 Edition?

2 has top notes of Thyme, Bitter Orange, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.