Fragrance comparison

Fakhama vs Montri

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 558 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #24,255 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Montri

Parfums Dusita

3.93362 votes

Rank #7,880 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Montri
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fakhama5/7

Montri2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

MontriParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

3.93/ 5 · 362 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

38%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

362 votes

Category winnerFakhamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageFakhama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMontriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

Top15-30 mins

SaffronDried FruitsNutmegOreganoCinnamonPetitgrainCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose de MaiDamask RoseLeatherOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base6-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliOakVetiverTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Durations are only published for Montri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerFakhamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

Men29

Unisex63

Women9

Date 39%Work 25%Casual 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,880

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerMontriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.

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Montri opens with a sharp flash of aromatic oregano and coriander before settling into rich dried fruits and saffron. The spicy warmth gives way to velvety Damask rose and powdery orris root, creating an earthy, antique floral heart. In the base, smooth Palao agarwood meets cedar and patchouli without any dirty animal…

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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, Fakhama or Montri?

Fakhama takes 5 of 7 categories. Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes; Montri is rated 3.93/5 from 362 votes. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Montri for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fakhama or Montri?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, Montri 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fakhama or Montri?

Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 78/100, Montri 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fakhama and Montri smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Fakhama or Montri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fakhama is the stronger pick. For winter, Fakhama is the stronger pick. Montri suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fakhama and Montri?

Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense. Montri has top notes of Saffron, Dried Fruits, Nutmeg and Oregano, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Damask Rose, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oak.