Fragrance comparison

Mielfleur vs Montaigne (2021)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mielfleur

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2453 votes

Rank #5,377 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mielfleur takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mielfleur
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mielfleur5/5

Montaigne (2021)0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MielfleurSultan Pasha Attars

Montaigne (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 68%

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerMielfleurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMielfleur

SillageMielfleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value19

Category winnerMielfleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

honey77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, yellow floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondBlood OrangeHeliotropeNeroliAldehydesLilac

Heart

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusOrange BlossomOsmanthusYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

BeeswaxBenzoinHoneySpicesMimosaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex64

Women21

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#5,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMielfleurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mielfleur is a deeply resinous floral scent centered on realistic honey and beeswax. It opens with bitter almond and bright blood orange before settling into a complex heart of tuberose and carnation. This attar is a potent choice for those who love animalic honey accords and want a scent that persists through long au…

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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, Mielfleur or Montaigne (2021)?

Mielfleur takes 5 of 5 categories. Mielfleur is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes; Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Mielfleur for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mielfleur or Montaigne (2021)?

Mielfleur lasts longest (Mielfleur 93/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mielfleur or Montaigne (2021)?

Mielfleur projects furthest (Mielfleur 80/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mielfleur and Montaigne (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.

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

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

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

Mielfleur has top notes of Almond, Blood Orange, Heliotrope and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Orange Blossom, a base of Beeswax, Benzoin, Honey and Spices. 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.