CardamomOpens with
TeaHeart
Tobacco LeafDries down to
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Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Montabaco
The quiet intensity of an office turning into a warm evening spent in contemplation, where crisp notes of cardamom and bergamot give way to the rich depth of tobacco and woody undertones.
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MontabacoLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessVoyage d'Hermes Parfum · HermèsPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012, Montabaco by Ormonde Jayne is a woody-aromatic fragrance crafted by Geza Schoen. The composition opens with the sharp freshness of cardamom and bergamot, creating an invigorating contrast against the warm tobacco leaf that forms its heart. This juxtaposition results in a scent that feels both grounded and uplifting, making it suitable for various occasions. The base notes of ambergris and sandalwood provide a lasting warmth, ensuring Montabaco remains close to the skin while offering a rich depth.
Apply Montabaco generously at first — its top notes are brief but bright. The tobacco and ambergris base will develop closer to the skin over time, so this fragrance is best experienced up close rather than from a distance.
Fig. 01 — Montabaco, Ormonde Jayne
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Geza Schoen
The molecule rebelGeza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel, raised by an art teacher father and a kindergarten teacher mother, who studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg before training in perfumery at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise).
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The originalMontabacoOrmonde Jayne · Luxury · $250+Hermès · 2012Voyage d'Hermes ParfumShares 6 of its 13 notes$100–250★ 4.34 (3,142)37%Match
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 9%.