Fragrance comparison

Lancaster Eau de Concentree vs Montaigne

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,054 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lancaster Eau de Concentree

Lancaster

4.29377 votes

Rank #2,147 AromaticAmber

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Montaigne

Caron · 1987

4.09677 votes

Rank #22,754 Yellow FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lancaster Eau de Concentree
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Montaigne
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lancaster Eau de Concentree4/7

Montaigne3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lancaster Eau de Concentree
Community sentiment: Lancaster Eau de Concentree
Longevity: Montaigne
Sillage & projection: Montaigne
Value for money: Lancaster Eau de Concentree
Versatility: Montaigne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lancaster Eau de Concentree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lancaster Eau de ConcentreeLancaster

MontaigneCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

377 votes

39%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne

SillageMontaigne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value39

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

floral69%

white floral61%

green46%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCorianderThymeNeroliBasilBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

GeraniumMimosaJasmineTuberose

Base

AmberIncenseSandalwoodoak mossPatchouliVanilleCivetta

Top20-30 mins

MimosaBitter OrangeJasmineCorianderTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mimosa, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Montaigne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMontaigneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex38

Women59

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 28%Casual 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#22,754

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched1987

Reviews3

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lancaster Eau de Concentree opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of green herbs, dominated by dusty thyme and fresh basil. As the aromatic blast settles, a soapy lavender and orange flower accord emerges, giving the perfume a clean, classic shaving-soap texture. The scent feels dry, mossy, and slightly bitter, stee…

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Caron Montaigne is a sunny, textured floral with serious presence. The opening hits immediately. Sharp bitter orange and aromatic coriander spark on the skin, delivering a crisp, punchy burst that wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite recedes into a deep field of yellow florals. Powdery mimosa t…

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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, Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Montaigne?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree takes 4 of 7 categories. Lancaster Eau de Concentree is rated 4.29/5 from 377 votes; Montaigne is rated 4.09/5 from 677 votes. Choose Lancaster Eau de Concentree for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Montaigne for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Montaigne?

Montaigne lasts longest (Montaigne 78/100, Lancaster Eau de Concentree 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Montaigne?

Montaigne projects furthest (Montaigne 69/100, Lancaster Eau de Concentree 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lancaster Eau de Concentree and Montaigne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mimosa, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Montaigne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montaigne is the stronger pick. For winter, Lancaster Eau de Concentree is the stronger pick. Montaigne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lancaster Eau de Concentree and Montaigne?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Thyme and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Mimosa, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Incense, Sandalwood and oak moss. Montaigne has top notes of Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Coriander, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).