Gris Charnel Extrait vs Montano Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
92%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gris Charnel Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories.
Gris Charnel ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Montano AbsoluChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gris Charnel Extrait4/5
Montano Absolu1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Value for money
- Montano Absolu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gris Charnel Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gris Charnel ExtraitBDK ParfumsMontano AbsoluRiiffs PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 5,343 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
3,264 votes
45%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGris Charnel Extrait
SillageGris Charnel Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMontano AbsoluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
iris77%
aromatic69%
vanilla61%
Scent match92%Very similar · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomFigBlack Tea
Heart
IrisBourbon VetiverCistus Incanus
Base
SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top
FigCardamomBlack Tea
Heart
IrisBourbon VetiverCistus Incanus
Base
Tonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodCedarMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Fig, Black Tea and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer50
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#83
PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui
Launched—
Reviews835
Overall rank#56,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait opens with a noticeable punch of dry green cardamom paired with sweet fig and black tea. On skin, the initial crispness quickly deepens into a warm, shadowy heart where creamy iris meets smoky bourbon vetiver. As the hours pass, dark patchouli and tonka bean emerge, anchor the sandalwo…
Reviews →Montano Absolu opens with fig, cardamom and black tea, then settles into a woody, powdery heart with iris and vetiver. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with tonka, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and vanilla adding a soft sweet edge. It reads as a modern woody aromatic for men with a slightly polished feel. If you…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gris Charnel Extrait or Montano Absolu?
Gris Charnel Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories. Gris Charnel Extrait is rated 4.32/5 from 5,343 votes; Montano Absolu is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Gris Charnel Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Montano Absolu for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gris Charnel Extrait or Montano Absolu?
Gris Charnel Extrait lasts longest (Gris Charnel Extrait 82/100, Montano Absolu 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gris Charnel Extrait or Montano Absolu?
Gris Charnel Extrait projects furthest (Gris Charnel Extrait 70/100, Montano Absolu 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gris Charnel Extrait and Montano Absolu smell similar?
Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Fig, Black Tea and Iris.
Is Gris Charnel Extrait or Montano Absolu better for summer or winter?
Montano Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gris Charnel Extrait and Montano Absolu?
Gris Charnel Extrait has top notes of Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Montano Absolu has top notes of Fig, Cardamom and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver and Cistus Incanus, a base of Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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