Montecristo
Extra Virgo2025
Side by side
Montecristo vs. Else
Montecristo peaks in winter, while Else belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Montecristo | Else | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michele Marin, Alex Postiglione | Michele Marin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Montecristo
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Musky
Leather
Animalic
Woody
Amber
Honey
Else
Warm Spicy
Floral
Tobacco
Earthy
Aromatic
Woody
Sweet
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Metallic NotesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CastoreumIncenseHoneyCivetPropolisSpicy NotesCinnamonImmortelleLabdanum
CarnationCassia BourbonRoseChampa FlowerLily of the Valley
Base
OudFrankincenseOakmoss
Tobacco LeafMossMousse de SaxePatchouliAmberHeliotropeOrris Root
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Montecristo | Else | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Montecristo doesn't negotiate. It's honey-drenched and animalic, a statement that polarizes, and that's precisely who it's for. Bold enough to turn heads, intimate enough to stay.Montecristo
Else doesn't whisper. The opening is a sharp metallic fizz that grabs attention before the florals even arrive, carnation and cassia bourbon turn up the heat in the heart.Else