Fragrance comparison

Monto vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Monto

Nilafar du Nil

4.2434 votes

Rank #10,858 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,846 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Monto
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Monto4/7

Jacomo for Men Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: Monto
Community sentiment: Jacomo for Men Intense
Longevity: Monto
Sillage & projection: Monto
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Monto
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MontoNilafar du Nil

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerMontoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMonto

SillageMonto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

vanilla65%

cinnamon53%

oud42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VanillaPalisander RosewoodCinnamonAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

Elemi resinJasmine

Base

Ebony WoodGuaiac WoodCedarVetiver

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer41

Fall100

Winter88

Day62

Night100

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMontoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#5,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monto by Nilafar du Nil centers on a robust blend of sweet vanilla, spicy cinnamon, and resinous woods. This Oriental Woody fragrance for men offers a dense, aromatic presence that shines during cooler weather. It settles into a long-lasting woody base, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings or formal events …

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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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, Monto or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Monto takes 4 of 7 categories. Monto is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Monto for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Monto or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Monto lasts longest (Monto 82/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monto or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Monto projects furthest (Monto 81/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monto and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Monto or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monto is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. Monto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monto and Jacomo for Men Intense?

Monto has top notes of Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Ebony Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Vetiver. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.