Fragrance comparison

Montaigne (2021) vs Gwen

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gwen

Aura Perfume

3.5942 votes

Rank #16,077 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gwen takes 4 of 5 categories.

Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gwen
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Montaigne (2021)1/5

Gwen4/5

Ratings & consensus: Montaigne (2021)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gwen
Sillage & projection: Gwen
Value for money: Gwen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gwen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne (2021)Caron

GwenAura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.59/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

19%Love

33%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGwen

SillageGwen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value39

Category winnerGwenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

TangerineNeroliJasmine SambacAlmond

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrchidOrange BlossomHeliotropeVanillaBenzoinCedarwood

Base

MuskWoody NotesRumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGwenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

Reviews →

Gwen by Aura Perfume is a complex unisex fragrance that balances bright tangerine and neroli with a warm heart of almond and ylang-ylang. The base leans into earthy musk, labdanum, and a subtle boozy rum accord. It is an interesting, slightly unconventional choice for those who want a scent that shifts throughout the …

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 (2021) or Gwen?

Gwen takes 4 of 5 categories. Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes; Gwen is rated 3.59/5 from 42 votes. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gwen for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne (2021) or Gwen?

Gwen lasts longest (Gwen 72/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne (2021) or Gwen?

Gwen projects furthest (Gwen 67/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne (2021) and Gwen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Benzoin.

Is Montaigne (2021) or Gwen better for summer or winter?

Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear; Gwen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne (2021) and Gwen?

Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla. Gwen has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Almond, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Rum and Labdanum.