Fragrance comparison

Montabaco Verano vs Sherpa Smoke

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,376 ratings analysed

3 wins

Montabaco Verano

Ormonde Jayne

4.191,372 votes

Rank #467 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sherpa Smoke

Soulvent

3.754 votes

Rank #54,315 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montabaco Verano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Montabaco Verano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sherpa Smoke
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Montabaco Verano3/4

Sherpa Smoke1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montabaco Verano
Sillage & projection: Montabaco Verano
Value for money: Sherpa Smoke
Versatility: Not scored
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

Sherpa SmokeSoulvent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,372 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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 hate

58%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

888 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMontabaco Verano

SillageMontabaco Verano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSherpa SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Buddha's handBergamotCardamomJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

Mountain AirCedarwoodMagnoliaTea

Base6-8 hrs

Tobacco LeafSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Juniper and Tea. Durations are only published for Sherpa Smoke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#467

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews229

Overall rank#54,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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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…

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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 Sherpa Smoke?

Montabaco Verano takes 3 of 4 categories. Montabaco Verano is rated 4.19/5 from 1,372 votes; Sherpa Smoke is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Montabaco Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sherpa Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montabaco Verano or Sherpa Smoke?

Montabaco Verano lasts longest (Montabaco Verano 75/100, Sherpa Smoke 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montabaco Verano or Sherpa Smoke?

Montabaco Verano projects furthest (Montabaco Verano 65/100, Sherpa Smoke 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montabaco Verano and Sherpa Smoke smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Juniper and Tea.

Is Montabaco Verano or Sherpa Smoke better for summer or winter?

Sherpa Smoke suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montabaco Verano and Sherpa Smoke?

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. 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.