Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat vs Monte

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 423 ratings analysed

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15383 votes

Rank #8,252 AquaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monte

Acqua di Baviera

4.1140 votes

Rank #14,963 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monte takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monte
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat2/5

Monte3/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monte
Sillage & projection: Monte
Value for money: Monte
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Cologne CedratL'Occitane en Provence

MonteAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

4.11/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMonte

SillageMonte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMonteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

marine74%

woody65%

rose56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesCitronMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerBlack PepperViolet LeafPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

Top

BergamotSea NotesCitronViolet LeafGrapefruit

Heart

PepperPatchouliRoseLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesCitron, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Homme Cologne Cedrat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer60

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,252

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#14,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean coastline in a bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of thick citron peel, icy crushed mint, and salty watery notes that immediately wake up the senses. Three sprays keep you feeling clean all morning. As the citrus …

Reviews →

Monte by Acqua di Baviera is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Monte was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron, Violet Leaf and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Patchouli, Rose, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Monte?

Monte takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is rated 4.15/5 from 383 votes; Monte is rated 4.11/5 from 40 votes. Choose L'Homme Cologne Cedrat for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monte for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Monte?

Monte lasts longest (Monte 70/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Monte?

Monte projects furthest (Monte 61/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Cologne Cedrat and Monte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

Is L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Monte better for summer or winter?

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat suits daytime wear; Monte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Cologne Cedrat and Monte?

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat has top notes of Watery Notes, Citron and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Black Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. Monte has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Pepper, Patchouli, Rose and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.