Fragrance comparison

Fathom V vs Montaigne 2016 Edition

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,652 ratings analysed

Fathom V

BeauFort London

4.051,648 votes

Rank #773 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fathom V
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Montaigne 2016 Edition
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fathom V1/3

Montaigne 2016 Edition2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montaigne 2016 Edition
Sillage & projection: Montaigne 2016 Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fathom V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fathom VBeauFort London

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,648 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,620 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne 2016 Edition

SillageMontaigne 2016 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy91%

white floral83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesSoil TinctureJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantTangerine

Heart

LilyMimosaJasmineThymeBlack PepperCuminYlang-YlangGinger

Base

OakmossSaltVetiverPatchouliIncenseAtlas CedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

MimosaTangerineCorianderBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Tangerine, Mimosa and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Montaigne 2016 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Not enough votes yet

Work 35%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFathom VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fathom V opens like stepping straight into a florist's cold room after a heavy downpour. Crushed green stems, wet soil tincture, and snappy juniper berries hit first with aggressive humidity. As it warms on skin, heavy white lilies and yellow mimosa unfurl alongside sharp black pepper and thymey herbs. It feels deeply…

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Caron Montaigne 2016 Edition presents a rich study in golden yellow florals and bright fruit. The first spray stings slightly with sharp citrus oils. Give it two minutes. Juicy tangerine and bitter orange immediately meet an herbal crush of crushed coriander seeds. Soon, fluffy mimosa blooms into view alongside deep, …

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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, Fathom V or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. Fathom V is rated 4.05/5 from 1,648 votes; Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fathom V for a green and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Montaigne 2016 Edition for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fathom V or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne 2016 Edition lasts longest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100, Fathom V 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fathom V or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Projection is very close: Montaigne 2016 Edition 69/100, Fathom V 67/100 for sillage.

Do Fathom V and Montaigne 2016 Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Tangerine, Mimosa and Jasmine.

Is Fathom V or Montaigne 2016 Edition better for summer or winter?

Montaigne 2016 Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fathom V and Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Fathom V has top notes of Green Notes, Soil Tincture, Juniper Berries and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily, Mimosa, Jasmine and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Salt, Vetiver and Patchouli. Montaigne 2016 Edition has top notes of Mimosa, Tangerine, Coriander and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of White Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.