Montabaco Cuba vs Black Amethyst
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Montabaco Cuba takes 6 of 7 categories.
Montabaco CubaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Montabaco Cuba6/7
Black Amethyst1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Montabaco Cuba
- Community sentiment
- Montabaco Cuba
- Longevity
- Montabaco Cuba
- Sillage & projection
- Montabaco Cuba
- Value for money
- Black Amethyst
- Versatility
- Montabaco Cuba
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Montabaco Cuba
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Montabaco CubaOrmonde JayneBlack AmethystBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerMontabaco CubaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
1%Dislike
7%Hate
70 votes
36%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
538 votes
Category winnerMontabaco CubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMontabaco Cuba
SillageMontabaco Cuba
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack AmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
amber84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
floral61%
woody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeFreesiaJuniper
Heart
Dry WoodTeaJasmineMagnolia
Base
Tobacco LeafAmbergrisIso E SuperSuedeTonkaSandalwoodVanilla Absolute
Top
Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine
Heart
GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer72
Fall90
Winter31
Day100
Night64
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Category winnerMontabaco CubaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,248
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched2024
Reviews6
Overall rank#27,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Category winnerMontabaco CubaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba centers around energetic mandarin orange, aromatic juniper, and white magnolia florals set against a backdrop of unlit tobacco and Iso E Super. Designed for high humidity and summer executive wear, the fragrance delivers an attentive scent bubble that remains fresh through long days. It of…
Reviews →Black Amethyst settles on the skin with an intense, resinous warmth that feels tailored for crisp autumn nights. The scent opens with a sharp flash of peony and citrus, but the true weight of the composition lies in its earthy patchouli and dry sandalwood foundation. It acts as a dramatic, long-lasting choice for even…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Montabaco Cuba or Black Amethyst?
Montabaco Cuba takes 6 of 7 categories. Montabaco Cuba is rated 4.40/5 from 213 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Montabaco Cuba for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Montabaco Cuba or Black Amethyst?
Montabaco Cuba lasts longest (Montabaco Cuba 72/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Montabaco Cuba or Black Amethyst?
Montabaco Cuba projects furthest (Montabaco Cuba 61/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Montabaco Cuba and Black Amethyst smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.
Is Montabaco Cuba or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?
For summer, Montabaco Cuba is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Montabaco Cuba suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Montabaco Cuba and Black Amethyst?
Montabaco Cuba has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Dry Wood, Tea, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Ambergris, Iso E Super and Suede. Black Amethyst has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Camelia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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