Fragrance comparison

Montaigne 2016 Edition vs Assoluta Suprema

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Assoluta Suprema

L'Amande

5.001 votes

Rank #48,508 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 4 of 4 categories.

Montaigne 2016 Edition
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Assoluta Suprema
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Montaigne 2016 Edition4/4

Assoluta Suprema0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montaigne 2016 Edition
Sillage & projection: Montaigne 2016 Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Montaigne 2016 Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Montaigne 2016 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

Assoluta SupremaL'Amande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne 2016 Edition

SillageMontaigne 2016 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

green69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, yellow floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MimosaTangerineCorianderBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNarcissusJasmineMimosaRose

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesVanillaCassisIris

Category winnerMontaigne 2016 EditionLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 35%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMontaigne 2016 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Montaigne 2016 Edition presents a rich study in golden yellow florals and bright fruit. The first spray stings slightly with sharp citrus oils. Give it two minutes. Juicy tangerine and bitter orange immediately meet an herbal crush of crushed coriander seeds. Soon, fluffy mimosa blooms into view alongside deep, …

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Assoluta Suprema by L'Amande opens with a vibrant burst of bitter orange, zesty bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately lifts the mood like a morning stroll through an Italian citrus orchard. As the initial sparkle settles, the heart blooms with honeyed mimosa, white jasmine, and gentle pink pepper, creati…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Montaigne 2016 Edition or Assoluta Suprema?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 4 of 4 categories. Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Assoluta Suprema is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Montaigne 2016 Edition for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Assoluta Suprema for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne 2016 Edition or Assoluta Suprema?

Montaigne 2016 Edition lasts longest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100, Assoluta Suprema 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne 2016 Edition or Assoluta Suprema?

Montaigne 2016 Edition projects furthest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 69/100, Assoluta Suprema 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne 2016 Edition and Assoluta Suprema smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, yellow floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Narcissus.

Is Montaigne 2016 Edition or Assoluta Suprema better for summer or winter?

Montaigne 2016 Edition suits daytime wear; Assoluta Suprema suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne 2016 Edition and Assoluta Suprema?

Montaigne 2016 Edition has top notes of Mimosa, Tangerine, Coriander and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of White Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Assoluta Suprema has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Narcissus, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Cassis and Iris.