Fragrance comparison

Montri vs Rimal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 585 ratings analysed

Montri

Parfums Dusita

3.93362 votes

Rank #7,880 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #24,362 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rimal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Montri
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Montri2/7

Rimal5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MontriParfums Dusita

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 362 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRimalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

362 votes

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerRimalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRimal

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMontriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronDried FruitsNutmegOreganoCinnamonPetitgrainCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose de MaiDamask RoseLeatherOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base6-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliOakVetiverTonka BeanCedar

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Montri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRimalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex63

Women9

Date 39%Work 25%Casual 20%Party 16%

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,880

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#24,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMontriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montri opens with a sharp flash of aromatic oregano and coriander before settling into rich dried fruits and saffron. The spicy warmth gives way to velvety Damask rose and powdery orris root, creating an earthy, antique floral heart. In the base, smooth Palao agarwood meets cedar and patchouli without any dirty animal…

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Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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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, Montri or Rimal?

Rimal takes 5 of 7 categories. Montri is rated 3.93/5 from 362 votes; Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes. Choose Montri for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Montri or Rimal?

Rimal lasts longest (Rimal 82/100, Montri 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montri or Rimal?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Montri 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montri and Rimal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Damask Rose.

Is Montri or Rimal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montri is the stronger pick. For winter, Montri is the stronger pick. Montri suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montri and Rimal?

Montri has top notes of Saffron, Dried Fruits, Nutmeg and Oregano, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Damask Rose, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oak. Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.