195 community ratings

Montabaco Cuba

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.5/ 10

Community score
195 ratings

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and juniper with a warm, leathery base of suede and tobacco.

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How does it perform?

From 170 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot Freesia Mandarin orange

Orange absolute

Juniper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Tea Dry woods Magnolia

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Suede Ambergris Sandalwood Tobacco ISO-E-Super Vanilla absolute Tonka bean

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Montabaco Cuba smell like?

The opening is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, orange absolute and juniper, with freesia adding a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, tea and magnolia keep the floral and green side going. The base of suede, tobacco, sandalwood, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a creamy, woody, leathery warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also works for evenings and nights out. In character votes, masculine leads, followed by modern.