Fragrance comparison

Clean Summer Sailing vs Monte

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Clean Summer Sailing

Clean

3.8359 votes

Rank #41,205 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Monte

Acqua di Baviera

4.1140 votes

Rank #15,856 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monte takes 5 of 5 categories.

Clean Summer Sailing
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monte
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clean Summer Sailing0/5

Monte5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Summer SailingClean

MonteAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 67%

4.11/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerMonteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMonte

SillageMonte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMonteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

marine74%

woody65%

rose56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, marine and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CucumberAldehydesSicilian Bergamot

Heart1 to 3 hours

Sea NotesViolet LeafCalone

Base2 to 4 hours

MossMuskWhite Wood

Top

BergamotSea NotesCitronViolet LeafGrapefruit

Heart

PepperPatchouliRoseLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Sea Notes, Violet Leaf and Moss. Durations are only published for Clean Summer Sailing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer60

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex53

Women41

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,205

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMonteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Summer Sailing by Clean is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around breezy ocean air and crisp green freshness. It opens with watery cucumber, bubbly aldehydes, and tart Sicilian bergamot, delivering an instant splash of chilled coastal mist. As the opening settles, the heart reveals ozonic sea notes alongside…

Reviews →

Monte by Acqua di Baviera is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Monte was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron, Violet Leaf and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Patchouli, Rose, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Clean Summer Sailing or Monte?

Monte takes 5 of 5 categories. Clean Summer Sailing is rated 3.83/5 from 59 votes; Monte is rated 4.11/5 from 40 votes. Choose Clean Summer Sailing for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monte for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Summer Sailing or Monte?

Monte lasts longest (Monte 70/100, Clean Summer Sailing 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Summer Sailing or Monte?

Monte projects furthest (Monte 61/100, Clean Summer Sailing 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Summer Sailing and Monte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, marine and woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Sea Notes, Violet Leaf and Moss.

Is Clean Summer Sailing or Monte better for summer or winter?

Clean Summer Sailing suits daytime wear; Monte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Summer Sailing and Monte?

Clean Summer Sailing has top notes of Cucumber, Aldehydes and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Violet Leaf and Calone, a base of Moss, Musk and White Wood. Monte has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Pepper, Patchouli, Rose and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.