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Homem Elo vs Montabaco Verano

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

Updated 1,919 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montabaco Verano takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Homem Elo

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Montabaco Verano

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Homem Elo2/7
Montabaco Verano5/7
Ratings & consensus
Montabaco Verano
Community sentiment
Montabaco Verano
Longevity
Montabaco Verano
Sillage & projection
Montabaco Verano
Value for money
Homem Elo
Versatility
Homem Elo
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Montabaco Verano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Homem EloNatura
Montabaco VeranoOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 547 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,372 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerMontabaco VeranoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

547 votes

58%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

888 votes

Category winnerMontabaco VeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityMontabaco Verano

SillageMontabaco Verano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value48
Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
tobacco84%
woody77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira
Heart
VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss
Top
GrapefruitCardamomClary SageBergamotJuniperOrangeAiry Note
Heart
TeaVioletMagnoliaRose
Base
Tobacco LeafSuedeCashmeranMossIso E SuperAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHomem EloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex7
Women2
Men64
Unisex32
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,838

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#467

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews229

Category winnerMontabaco VeranoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Verano pairs sharp grapefruit zest with dry tobacco leaf and a heavy dose of Iso E Super. Geza Schoen takes the original Montabaco DNA and brightens the top with clary sage, orange, and juniper. As the bitter citrus dies down, tea and violet soften the middle before suede, cashmeran, and moss s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Homem Elo or Montabaco Verano?

Montabaco Verano takes 5 of 7 categories. Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes; Montabaco Verano is rated 4.19/5 from 1,372 votes. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Montabaco Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Homem Elo or Montabaco Verano?

Montabaco Verano lasts longest (Montabaco Verano 75/100, Homem Elo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Elo or Montabaco Verano?

Montabaco Verano projects furthest (Montabaco Verano 65/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Elo and Montabaco Verano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Tonka.

Is Homem Elo or Montabaco Verano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Elo is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Elo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Elo and Montabaco Verano?

Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk. Montabaco Verano has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Suede, Cashmeran and Moss.

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