Fragrance comparison

Montaigne 2016 Edition vs Cabotine

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 5,229 ratings analysed

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,567 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Montaigne 2016 Edition
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Montaigne 2016 Edition1/3

Cabotine1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne 2016 Edition

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

green69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

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

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Coriander, Jasmine and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Montaigne 2016 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,567

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher 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, …

Reviews →

Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Montaigne 2016 Edition or Cabotine?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Montaigne 2016 Edition for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne 2016 Edition or Cabotine?

Montaigne 2016 Edition lasts longest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100, Cabotine 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne 2016 Edition or Cabotine?

Projection is very close: Montaigne 2016 Edition 69/100, Cabotine 69/100 for sillage.

Do Montaigne 2016 Edition and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Coriander, Jasmine and Black Currant.

Is Montaigne 2016 Edition or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Montaigne 2016 Edition and Cabotine?

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. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.