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Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Montabaco Aruba 2025
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a bustling café where grapefruit and tobacco mingle with the soft hum of conversation.
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Montabaco Aruba 2025Luxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessRumeur 2 Rose · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 15 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Ormonde Jayne, Montabaco Aruba 2025 is a sophisticated blend of citrus and floral notes, grounded with warm spices and tobacco. The fragrance opens with vibrant grapefruit and orange, providing an energetic freshness that contrasts beautifully against the rich tobacco leaf and powdery musk in the base. This composition captures a distinctive balance between brightness and warmth, making it a versatile choice for both day and night.
Two sprays on pulse points will allow the citrus top notes to shine initially. As they fade after about an hour, the warm spices and tobacco base will emerge, providing a rich finish that is best experienced close to skin rather than from across the room.
Fig. 01 — Montabaco Aruba 2025, Ormonde Jayne
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The originalMontabaco Aruba 2025Ormonde Jayne · Luxury · $250+Lanvin · 2006Rumeur 2 RoseShares 6 of its 15 notes$40–100★ 3.87 (4,898)42%Match
Guerlain · 2011Les Voyages Olfactifs 04 Paris-LondonShares 5 of its 9 notes$100–250★ 3.93 (142)42%Match
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Adds amber, woody and caramel; shares violet.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 61%, disliked or hated by 4%.