Mancera or Montale? Differences and which one to choose

Montale and Mancera have the same nose in our fragrance profiles, Pierre Montale, but two different styles: Montale is more oriental, with oud, roses and darker notes; Mancera is sweeter and sunnier, with vanilla, fruit and spices. If you love oud, go for Montale; if you love gourmand fragrances, go for Mancera.

The differences at a glance

• Montale: oud, roses, incense; dense, nocturnal fragrances. Read more in our guide to Montale.
• Mancera: vanilla, coconut, fruit, saffron; brighter fragrances. See our guide to Mancera.
• Longevity: high for both, almost always rated 3 or 4 out of 5 in our fragrance profiles.

Fragrance pairings to compare

• Tobacco: Mancera's Red Tobacco, spicy and amber, versus Montale's Oud Tobacco, which is drier, with incense and oud.
• Vanilla: Mancera's Coco Vanille, sunny, with coconut and peach, versus Montale's Dark Vanilla, which is darker.
• Oud: Mancera's Aoud Vanille, sweet, versus Montale's Black Aoud, with rose and patchouli.
• Floral: Mancera's Instant Crush versus Montale's Roses Musk.

Which one to choose

• For evening and winter, if you love intense fragrances: Montale.
• For everyday wear, if you love sweet fragrances: Mancera.
• For a gift for someone who loves gourmand fragrances: Mancera; for someone who loves oriental fragrances: Montale.

The best way is to try them together: one on each wrist and wait an hour. The brand pages are Montale and Mancera.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mancera and Montale?

Montale is more oriental and darker, with oud and roses; Mancera is sweeter and brighter, with vanilla, fruit and spices. The nose, in our fragrance profiles, is the same.

Do Montale or Mancera fragrances last longer?

They are similar: both brands have very long-lasting fragrances, almost always rated 3 or 4 out of 5 in our fragrance profiles.