Fragrance comparison

Gothic Bluebell vs Montauk

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gothic Bluebell

Union

3.9314 votes

Rank #23,012 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Montauk

Bond No 9

3.40146 votes

Rank #17,132 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gothic Bluebell takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gothic Bluebell
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Montauk
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gothic Bluebell4/5

Montauk1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gothic BluebellUnion

MontaukBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.40/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerGothic BluebellRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

29%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGothic Bluebell

SillageGothic Bluebell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGothic BluebellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral90%

ozonic80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

yellow floral50%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

fruity83%

white floral74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthNarcissusOakViolet LeafIvyBellflower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantBergamotBay Leaf

Heart

HyacinthHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

DriftwoodAmberMapleOak

InformationalShared notesHyacinth and Oak. Durations are only published for Gothic Bluebell, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men31

Unisex62

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,012

PerfumerAnastasia Brozler

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,132

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMontaukHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union Gothic Bluebell smells nothing like a polite, sugary spring bouquet. This is an earthy, moody green scent. It hits your nose with damp ivy, crushed violet leaf, and raw bellflower. You immediately notice a sharp, rubbery snap on first spray. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly settles into bitter hyacinth ste…

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Montauk opens with tart black currant and bergamot, then quickly settles into a breezy mix of hyacinth, honeysuckle, and green lily-of-the-valley. The floral side feels fresh rather than sugary, with bay leaf adding a slightly sharp edge. As it dries down, driftwood, oak, amber, and a touch of maple give it a woody co…

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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, Gothic Bluebell or Montauk?

Gothic Bluebell takes 4 of 5 categories. Gothic Bluebell is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Montauk is rated 3.40/5 from 146 votes. Choose Gothic Bluebell for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Montauk for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gothic Bluebell or Montauk?

Gothic Bluebell lasts longest (Gothic Bluebell 69/100, Montauk 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gothic Bluebell or Montauk?

Gothic Bluebell projects furthest (Gothic Bluebell 63/100, Montauk 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gothic Bluebell and Montauk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth and Oak.

Is Gothic Bluebell or Montauk better for summer or winter?

Gothic Bluebell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gothic Bluebell and Montauk?

Gothic Bluebell features Hyacinth, Narcissus, Oak, Violet Leaf and Ivy. Montauk has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Hyacinth, Honeysuckle and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Driftwood, Amber, Maple and Oak.