Montabaco Cuba vs Sherpa Smoke
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Montabaco Cuba takes 3 of 4 categories.
Montabaco CubaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sherpa SmokeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Montabaco Cuba3/4
Sherpa Smoke1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Montabaco Cuba
- Sillage & projection
- Montabaco Cuba
- Value for money
- Sherpa Smoke
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 JayneSherpa SmokeSoulventWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
1%Dislike
7%Hate
70 votes
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerSherpa SmokeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
amber84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
floral61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
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
Top15-30 mins
Buddha's handBergamotCardamomJuniper
Heart2-4 hrs
Mountain AirCedarwoodMagnoliaTea
Base6-8 hrs
Tobacco LeafSandalwoodLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Tea and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Sherpa Smoke, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer72
Fall90
Winter31
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#54,242
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Sherpa Smoke by Soulvent opens with an invigorating blast of frosty mountain air, bitter bergamot, and zesty Buddha's hand citrus, immediately followed by the sharp piney snap of fresh juniper berries. As the brisk opening settles, a calming brew of black tea and creamy magnolia softens the bracing chill, resting comf…
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 Sherpa Smoke?
Montabaco Cuba takes 3 of 4 categories. Montabaco Cuba is rated 4.40/5 from 213 votes; Sherpa Smoke is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Montabaco Cuba for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sherpa Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Montabaco Cuba or Sherpa Smoke?
Montabaco Cuba lasts longest (Montabaco Cuba 72/100, Sherpa Smoke 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Montabaco Cuba or Sherpa Smoke?
Montabaco Cuba projects furthest (Montabaco Cuba 61/100, Sherpa Smoke 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Montabaco Cuba and Sherpa Smoke smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Tea and Magnolia.
Is Montabaco Cuba or Sherpa Smoke better for summer or winter?
Montabaco Cuba suits daytime wear; Sherpa Smoke suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Montabaco Cuba and Sherpa Smoke?
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. Sherpa Smoke has top notes of Buddha's hand, Bergamot, Cardamom and Juniper, heart notes of Mountain Air, Cedarwood, Magnolia and Tea, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Sandalwood and Leather.
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