Fragrance comparison

Montaigne vs Montaigne 2016 Edition

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 681 ratings analysed

Montaigne

Caron · 1987

4.09677 votes

Rank #22,754 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Montaigne 2016 Edition

Caron

4.004 votes

Rank #48,232 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

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

Montaigne1/4

Montaigne 2016 Edition1/4

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): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Montaigne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MontaigneCaron

Montaigne 2016 EditionCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

50%Love

25%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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne 2016 Edition

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

floral69%

white floral61%

green46%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both yellow floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MimosaBitter OrangeJasmineCorianderTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top20-30 mins

MimosaTangerineCorianderBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 28%Casual 22%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,754

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched1987

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,232

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMontaigneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Montaigne is a sunny, textured floral with serious presence. The opening hits immediately. Sharp bitter orange and aromatic coriander spark on the skin, delivering a crisp, punchy burst that wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite recedes into a deep field of yellow florals. Powdery mimosa t…

Reviews →

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 →

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 or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Montaigne is rated 4.09/5 from 677 votes; Montaigne 2016 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Montaigne for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Montaigne 2016 Edition for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne 2016 Edition lasts longest (Montaigne 2016 Edition 100/100, Montaigne 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne or Montaigne 2016 Edition?

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

Do Montaigne and Montaigne 2016 Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Coriander.

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

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

What are the notes in Montaigne and Montaigne 2016 Edition?

Montaigne has top notes of Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Coriander, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.