Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)

Ormonde Jayne

4.1926 votes

Rank #36,794 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalaya3/7

Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)4/7

Ratings & consensus: Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
Community sentiment: Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
Longevity: Amalaya
Sillage & projection: Amalaya
Value for money: Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
Versatility: Amalaya
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Ormonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

46%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

woody100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

BergamotOrange OilJuniperClary SageCardamom

Heart

JasmineFreesiaRoseVioletTeaYlang-YlangWater Lily

Base

Tobacco LeafSuedeIso E SuperAmbergrisSandalwoodMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night78

Category winnerAmalayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men16

Unisex63

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor opens with crisp bergamot, green cardamom, and aromatic juniper berries. As it settles, a floral bouquet of freesia, jasmine, and violet softens the rich tobacco leaf and dry suede base. It performs best during spring and early autumn daytime wear, offering an airy balance between crisp he…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalaya or Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)?

Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) takes 4 of 7 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Amalaya or Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) is the stronger pick. For winter, Amalaya is the stronger pick. Amalaya suits daytime wear; Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Oil, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Rose and Violet, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Suede, Iso E Super and Ambergris.