Montabaco Rio vs The Aftermath
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Montabaco RioChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The AftermathChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Montabaco Rio3/7
The Aftermath3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Montabaco Rio
- Community sentiment
- The Aftermath
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Montabaco Rio
- Value for money
- The Aftermath
- Versatility
- Montabaco Rio
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Aftermath
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Montabaco RioOrmonde JayneThe AftermathBujairamiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%
4.02/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%
Category winnerMontabaco RioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
23%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
202 votes
50%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
4%Dislike
8%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerThe AftermathMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMontabaco Rio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe AftermathBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet90%
musky80%
woody70%
amber60%
tropical50%
woody100%
fruity90%
citrus80%
sweet70%
amber60%
fresh50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FruitsPineappleRhubarbBergamotCaramelCardamom
Heart
MangoAmbroxanTeaCashmere Wood
Base
Iso E SuperSuedeTobacco LeafTonkaMossSandalwoodVanilla
Top
FruitsCitrusesBergamotPineapple
Heart
AppleCashmere WoodToffeeLight AmberSpicy Notes
Base
CedarwoodDry WoodAmbergris
InformationalShared notesFruits, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall75
Winter45
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMontabaco RioMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,298
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#9,802
PerfumerAdam Bujairami
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerThe AftermathHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMontabaco Rio opens with a burst of ripe pineapple, tart rhubarb, and bergamot before shifting into smooth mango and cashmere wood. As the fragrance settles, Iso E Super, soft suede, and dry tobacco leaf form a warm, lingering base. It delivers a bright tropical scent anchored by clean wood and light spice.
Reviews →The Aftermath by Bujairami pairs a sharp burst of pineapple and bergamot with a dark foundation of dry cedarwood, light amber, and sweet toffee. Cashmere wood softens the middle development, giving the fruity top notes a cozy, textured backdrop. Built for crisp autumn days and cool spring evenings, it projects strongl…
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 Rio or The Aftermath?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Montabaco Rio is rated 4.04/5 from 202 votes; The Aftermath is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes. Choose Montabaco Rio for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Aftermath for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Montabaco Rio or The Aftermath?
They last about the same: Montabaco Rio 76/100, The Aftermath 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Montabaco Rio or The Aftermath?
Projection is very close: Montabaco Rio 66/100, The Aftermath 64/100 for sillage.
Do Montabaco Rio and The Aftermath smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruits, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cashmere Wood.
Is Montabaco Rio or The Aftermath better for summer or winter?
For summer, Montabaco Rio is the stronger pick. For winter, The Aftermath is the stronger pick. Montabaco Rio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Montabaco Rio and The Aftermath?
Montabaco Rio has top notes of Fruits, Pineapple, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Mango, Ambroxan, Tea and Cashmere Wood, a base of Iso E Super, Suede, Tobacco Leaf and Tonka. The Aftermath has top notes of Fruits, Citruses, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Apple, Cashmere Wood, Toffee and Light Amber, a base of Cedarwood, Dry Wood and Ambergris.
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