Fragrance comparison

Montano Absolu vs The Lost Chapter

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Montano Absolu

Riiffs Perfumes

4.0011 votes

Rank #56,354 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

The Lost Chapter

And Other Stories

4.1315 votes

Rank #38,409 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montano Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Montano Absolu
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Lost Chapter
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Montano Absolu3/5

The Lost Chapter2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Lost Chapter
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montano Absolu
Sillage & projection: Montano Absolu
Value for money: Montano Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Lost Chapter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montano AbsoluRiiffs Perfumes

The Lost ChapterAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerThe Lost ChapterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

20%Love

73%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMontano Absolu

SillageMontano Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMontano AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigCardamomBlack Tea

Heart

IrisBourbon VetiverCistus Incanus

Base

Tonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodCedarMadagascar Vanilla

Top

CardamomCarrotCumin

Heart

Black TeaFigIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus

InformationalShared notesFig, Cardamom, Black Tea and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night83

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,409

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Lost ChapterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montano Absolu opens with fig, cardamom and black tea, then settles into a woody, powdery heart with iris and vetiver. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with tonka, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and vanilla adding a soft sweet edge. It reads as a modern woody aromatic for men with a slightly polished feel. If you…

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The Lost Chapter by And Other Stories is a woody spicy scent that wraps you in dry papyrus and soft black tea. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit library with a cup of spiced tea. It is an understated everyday wear for cool fall mornings or relaxed office environments.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Montano Absolu or The Lost Chapter?

Montano Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories. Montano Absolu is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Montano Absolu for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Lost Chapter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montano Absolu or The Lost Chapter?

Montano Absolu lasts longest (Montano Absolu 62/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montano Absolu or The Lost Chapter?

Montano Absolu projects furthest (Montano Absolu 60/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montano Absolu and The Lost Chapter smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Fig, Cardamom, Black Tea and Iris.

Is Montano Absolu or The Lost Chapter better for summer or winter?

Montano Absolu suits daytime wear; The Lost Chapter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montano Absolu and The Lost Chapter?

Montano Absolu has top notes of Fig, Cardamom and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver and Cistus Incanus, a base of Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood and Cedar. The Lost Chapter has top notes of Cardamom, Carrot and Cumin, heart notes of Black Tea, Fig and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus.