Fragrance comparison

Montabaco Verano vs Homem Elo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,919 ratings analysed

5 wins

Montabaco Verano

Ormonde Jayne

4.191,372 votes

Rank #467 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #28,838 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montabaco Verano takes 5 of 7 categories.

Montabaco Verano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Montabaco Verano5/7

Homem Elo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montabaco VeranoOrmonde Jayne

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,372 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerMontabaco VeranoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

888 votes

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerMontabaco VeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMontabaco Verano

SillageMontabaco Verano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomClary SageBergamotJuniperOrangeAiry Note

Heart

TeaVioletMagnoliaRose

Base

Tobacco LeafSuedeCashmeranMossIso E SuperAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Moss and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHomem EloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#467

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews229

Overall rank#28,838

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMontabaco VeranoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Verano pairs sharp grapefruit zest with dry tobacco leaf and a heavy dose of Iso E Super. Geza Schoen takes the original Montabaco DNA and brightens the top with clary sage, orange, and juniper. As the bitter citrus dies down, tea and violet soften the middle before suede, cashmeran, and moss s…

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Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Montabaco Verano or Homem Elo?

Montabaco Verano takes 5 of 7 categories. Montabaco Verano is rated 4.19/5 from 1,372 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Montabaco Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Montabaco Verano or Homem Elo?

Montabaco Verano lasts longest (Montabaco Verano 75/100, Homem Elo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montabaco Verano or Homem Elo?

Montabaco Verano projects furthest (Montabaco Verano 65/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montabaco Verano and Homem Elo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Moss and Sandalwood.

Is Montabaco Verano or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montabaco Verano is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Elo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montabaco Verano and Homem Elo?

Montabaco Verano has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Suede, Cashmeran and Moss. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.