Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Montabaco Rio

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Montabaco Rio

Ormonde Jayne

4.04202 votes

Rank #9,589 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montabaco Rio takes 4 of 5 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Montabaco Rio
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A Day In Mexico1/5

Montabaco Rio4/5

Ratings & consensus: Montabaco Rio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montabaco Rio
Sillage & projection: Montabaco Rio
Value for money: A Day In Mexico
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Montabaco Rio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

Montabaco RioOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

4.04/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerMontabaco RioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

48%Love

23%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

202 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMontabaco Rio

SillageMontabaco Rio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value35

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

sweet90%

musky80%

woody70%

amber60%

tropical50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

FruitsPineappleRhubarbBergamotCaramelCardamom

Heart

MangoAmbroxanTeaCashmere Wood

Base

Iso E SuperSuedeTobacco LeafTonkaMossSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring83

Summer100

Fall75

Winter45

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men29

Unisex45

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMontabaco RioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Montabaco Rio opens with a burst of ripe pineapple, tart rhubarb, and bergamot before shifting into smooth mango and cashmere wood. As the fragrance settles, Iso E Super, soft suede, and dry tobacco leaf form a warm, lingering base. It delivers a bright tropical scent anchored by clean wood and light spice.

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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, A Day In Mexico or Montabaco Rio?

Montabaco Rio takes 4 of 5 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Montabaco Rio is rated 4.04/5 from 202 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Montabaco Rio for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Montabaco Rio?

Montabaco Rio lasts longest (Montabaco Rio 76/100, A Day In Mexico 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Montabaco Rio?

Montabaco Rio projects furthest (Montabaco Rio 66/100, A Day In Mexico 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day In Mexico and Montabaco Rio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Fruits.

Is A Day In Mexico or Montabaco Rio better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear; Montabaco Rio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Montabaco Rio?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Montabaco Rio has top notes of Fruits, Pineapple, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Mango, Ambroxan, Tea and Cashmere Wood, a base of Iso E Super, Suede, Tobacco Leaf and Tonka.