Fragrance comparison

Montaigne 2016 Edition vs So Real Cheap & Chic

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,084 ratings analysed

3 wins

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

So Real Cheap & Chic

Moschino

3.621,080 votes

Rank #8,642 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 3 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.
So Real Cheap & Chic
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Montaigne 2016 Edition3/4

So Real Cheap & Chic1/4

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: So Real Cheap & Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

So Real Cheap & ChicMoschino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.62/ 5 · 1,080 votes

Have 68%Had 33%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

19%Love

47%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

1,080 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne 2016 Edition

SillageMontaigne 2016 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

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%

floral90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

musky50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and musky

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeTangerineSorbetRaspberryBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PeonyMagnoliaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmbroxanCedarOakmoss

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

Spring72

Summer100

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night32

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

Unisex17

Women82

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 14%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerSo Real Cheap & ChicHigher 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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Moschino So Real Cheap & Chic is a bright, summery splash of icy citrus and sweet garden flowers designed for effortless daytime wear. The perfume bursts open with chilled tangerine, tangy bitter orange, and a sugary fruit sorbet that smells remarkably like a fizzy glass of orange soda on a scorching afternoon. As the…

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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 So Real Cheap & Chic?

Montaigne 2016 Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; So Real Cheap & Chic is rated 3.62/5 from 1,080 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 So Real Cheap & Chic for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne 2016 Edition or So Real Cheap & Chic?

Montaigne 2016 Edition lasts longest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100, So Real Cheap & Chic 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne 2016 Edition or So Real Cheap & Chic?

Montaigne 2016 Edition projects furthest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 69/100, So Real Cheap & Chic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne 2016 Edition and So Real Cheap & Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Black Currant.

Is Montaigne 2016 Edition or So Real Cheap & Chic better for summer or winter?

Montaigne 2016 Edition suits daytime wear; So Real Cheap & Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne 2016 Edition and So Real Cheap & Chic?

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. So Real Cheap & Chic has top notes of Bitter Orange, Tangerine, Sorbet and Raspberry, heart notes of Pink Peony, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Cedar and Oakmoss.