Fragrance comparison

Gwen vs Montaigne (2021)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gwen

Aura Perfume

3.5942 votes

Rank #16,077 WoodyWhite Floral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gwen takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gwen
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gwen4/5

Montaigne (2021)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Montaigne (2021)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gwen
Sillage & projection: Gwen
Value for money: Gwen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gwen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GwenAura Perfume

Montaigne (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

33%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGwen

SillageGwen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value19

Category winnerGwenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineNeroliJasmine SambacAlmond

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrchidOrange BlossomHeliotropeVanillaBenzoinCedarwood

Base

MuskWoody NotesRumLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGwenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gwen by Aura Perfume is a complex unisex fragrance that balances bright tangerine and neroli with a warm heart of almond and ylang-ylang. The base leans into earthy musk, labdanum, and a subtle boozy rum accord. It is an interesting, slightly unconventional choice for those who want a scent that shifts throughout the …

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Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

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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, Gwen or Montaigne (2021)?

Gwen takes 4 of 5 categories. Gwen is rated 3.59/5 from 42 votes; Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Gwen for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gwen or Montaigne (2021)?

Gwen lasts longest (Gwen 72/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gwen or Montaigne (2021)?

Gwen projects furthest (Gwen 67/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gwen and Montaigne (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is Gwen or Montaigne (2021) better for summer or winter?

Gwen suits daytime wear; Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gwen and Montaigne (2021)?

Gwen has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Almond, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Rum and Labdanum. Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla.