Borneo vs Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
BorneoChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Borneo1/2
Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Borneo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
BorneoOLFAC3Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Ormonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.19/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
46%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBorneoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
soft spicy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
woody100%
floral92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
tobacco69%
amber61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerClary SagePink Pepper
Heart
FreesiaJasmineOrchidRed CurrantRoseWater Lily
Base
AmberCardamomCedarwoodMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
Top
BergamotOrange OilJuniperClary SageCardamom
Heart
JasmineFreesiaRoseVioletTeaYlang-YlangWater Lily
Base
Tobacco LeafSuedeIso E SuperAmbergrisSandalwoodMossTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer90
Fall90
Winter30
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,893
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOLFAC3 Borneo opens with a sharp, fizzy kick of ginger and pink pepper, immediately establishing a bright and aromatic energy. As the initial heat simmers down, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of jasmine and water lily, keeping the profile clean rather than heavy. A sturdy base of patchouli, cedarwood, and sand…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Borneo or Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Borneo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes. Choose Borneo for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Borneo and Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Borneo or Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) better for summer or winter?
Borneo suits day or night wear; Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Borneo and Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)?
Borneo has top notes of Ginger, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid and Red Currant, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Cedarwood and Musk. 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.
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