Fragrance comparison

Floratta Ruby vs Montaigne

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 774 ratings analysed

Floratta Ruby

O Boticário

4.1097 votes

Rank #28,335 FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Montaigne

Caron · 1987

4.09677 votes

Rank #22,754 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Floratta Ruby
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Montaigne
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Floratta Ruby2/7

Montaigne5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Floratta RubyO Boticário

MontaigneCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 14%Had 62%Want 24%

4.09/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerMontaigneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

39%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerFloratta RubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne

SillageMontaigne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value39

Category winnerFloratta RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

rose69%

sweet61%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

floral69%

white floral61%

green46%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both yellow floral, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseAmalfi LemonBergamotJasmine

Heart

AlmondOsmanthusMimosaGardeniaNarcissusMagnoliaPink PepperFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodVanilleVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

MimosaBitter OrangeJasmineCorianderTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Mimosa, Narcissus and Amber. Durations are only published for Montaigne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer12

Fall100

Winter77

Day75

Night100

Spring80

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMontaigneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 28%Casual 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,335

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,754

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched1987

Reviews3

Category winnerMontaigneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floratta Ruby by O Boticário is a cozy, comforting oriental floral fragrance built around sweet almond, sunny yellow florals, and a warm woody base. The scent opens with a lively splash of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and fresh rose before unfolding into a rich bouquet of mimosa, gardenia, and nutty almond. As it set…

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Caron Montaigne is a sunny, textured floral with serious presence. The opening hits immediately. Sharp bitter orange and aromatic coriander spark on the skin, delivering a crisp, punchy burst that wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite recedes into a deep field of yellow florals. Powdery mimosa t…

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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, Floratta Ruby or Montaigne?

Montaigne takes 5 of 7 categories. Floratta Ruby is rated 4.10/5 from 97 votes; Montaigne is rated 4.09/5 from 677 votes. Choose Floratta Ruby for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Montaigne for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Floratta Ruby or Montaigne?

Montaigne lasts longest (Montaigne 78/100, Floratta Ruby 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Floratta Ruby or Montaigne?

Montaigne projects furthest (Montaigne 69/100, Floratta Ruby 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Floratta Ruby and Montaigne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Mimosa, Narcissus and Amber.

Is Floratta Ruby or Montaigne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montaigne is the stronger pick. For winter, Montaigne is the stronger pick. Floratta Ruby suits evening wear; Montaigne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Floratta Ruby and Montaigne?

Floratta Ruby has top notes of Rose, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Almond, Osmanthus, Mimosa and Gardenia, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Montaigne has top notes of Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Coriander, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).