Fragrance comparison

MONTEZUMA vs Grey

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

MONTEZUMA

Celebon

5.001 votes

Rank #51,831 FreshWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Grey

Rose & Co Manchester

3.8312 votes

Rank #51,952 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MONTEZUMA takes 2 of 3 categories.

MONTEZUMA
Choose it for a fresh and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Grey
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

MONTEZUMA2/3

Grey1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MONTEZUMACelebon

GreyRose & Co Manchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 25%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMONTEZUMA

SillageGrey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

warm spicy90%

cinnamon80%

woody70%

powdery60%

vanilla50%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SnowCinnamonCardamomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

White SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

MintGrapefruitSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegOrange BlossomCardamomCinnamon

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cardamom. Durations are only published for MONTEZUMA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMONTEZUMAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Montezuma delivers an unexpected contrast between brisk frost and simmering kitchen spices. Sprayed on wrist, a brief puff of alcohol yields instantly to tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, grounded by sunny orange blossom petals. It feels energetic and clean. Then the temperature flips. An unusual snow a…

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Grey by Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of mint. Saffron adds a dry, slightly metallic edge that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard gym cologne. As the top notes settle, nutmeg and cinnamon warm up the core alongside white orange blo…

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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, MONTEZUMA or Grey?

MONTEZUMA takes 2 of 3 categories. MONTEZUMA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose MONTEZUMA for a fresh and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Grey for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MONTEZUMA or Grey?

MONTEZUMA lasts longest (MONTEZUMA 80/100, Grey 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MONTEZUMA or Grey?

Grey projects furthest (Grey 59/100, MONTEZUMA 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MONTEZUMA and Grey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cardamom.

Is MONTEZUMA or Grey better for summer or winter?

MONTEZUMA suits evening wear; Grey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MONTEZUMA and Grey?

MONTEZUMA has top notes of Citrus, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Snow, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of White Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Grey has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.