Fragrance comparison

Aquincum vs Mont-Royal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Aquincum

Pictura Fragrans

3.4942 votes

Rank #13,967 White FloralMineral

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Mont-Royal

Claude Andre Hebert

4.254 votes

Rank #59,307 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aquincum
Choose it for a white floral and mineral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mont-Royal
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aquincum2/4

Mont-Royal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mont-Royal
Sillage & projection: Mont-Royal
Value for money: Aquincum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aquincum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquincumPictura Fragrans

Mont-RoyalClaude Andre Hebert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

23%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMont-Royal

SillageMont-Royal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAquincumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

mineral92%

sweet84%

ozonic77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

conifer77%

floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesHoneysuckleBirchBergamotLavenderClary SageFir

Heart

Nympheal™Mineral notesLily-of-the-ValleyLinden BlossomJasminePeachWhipped Cream

Base

Muskoak mossTobaccoCabreuvaVanillaLeatherCognac

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineFirHerbal Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

BirchLilac

Base5 to 7 hours

VanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBirch, Fir, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mont-Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall11

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,967

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#59,307

PerfumerClaude André Héber

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquincumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquincum opens with an atmospheric blast of ozonic notes and crisp fir, quickly shifting into a serene heart of mineral salts and linden blossom. As it dries down, the composition gains warmth through creamy whipped cream, tobacco, and rich cognac. It serves as a calm, contemplative companion for spring days, offering…

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Mont-Royal by Claude Andre Hebert brings a crisp northern forest atmosphere into daily wear. The fragrance opens with brisk pine needles, sharp fir balsam, and crushed herbal notes that feel like walking through a cold Canadian park. As the outdoor greenery settles, birch wood and a soft lilac note give the compositio…

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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, Aquincum or Mont-Royal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aquincum is rated 3.49/5 from 42 votes; Mont-Royal is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aquincum for a white floral and mineral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mont-Royal for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquincum or Mont-Royal?

Mont-Royal lasts longest (Mont-Royal 80/100, Aquincum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquincum or Mont-Royal?

Mont-Royal projects furthest (Mont-Royal 63/100, Aquincum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquincum and Mont-Royal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Birch, Fir, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Aquincum or Mont-Royal better for summer or winter?

Aquincum suits daytime wear; Mont-Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquincum and Mont-Royal?

Aquincum has top notes of Ozonic notes, Honeysuckle, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Nympheal™, Mineral notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Linden Blossom, a base of Musk, oak moss, Tobacco and Cabreuva. Mont-Royal has top notes of Pine, Fir and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Birch and Lilac, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber.