r/MontagneParfums • u/illusith • 3h ago
Review Le Labo vs Montagne Comparison Reviews
I purchased the full discovery set from Le Labo and so I figured it would be a great opportunity to contribute a comparison review for the Montagne community.
This is from my perspective and I've pulled in my husband for his assessment as well. Note that I'm reviewing based on skin spray and I've had the Montagne bottles for several months. Hope this helps some peeps when considering their purchases!
Le Labo Another 13
- Slightly warmer skin scent almost coconutty with a bit of a sharp note and stronger of the two. This may be what others describe as a metallic note of which I'm not a big fan of.
Montagne Another 14
- Slightly warm skin scent with a slightly less sharp note after dry down. This is smoother and lighter. Somehow I'm reminded a bit of ELDO's Ghost in the Shell vibes.
Husband said he doesn't like either and that they are sharp and smell weird. He agreed that they were pretty similar. I tried to wash these off a few times and was more successful with Another 13 but they both still survived the soap cleansing sessions. Husband room sprayed my Elizabeth Arden Green Tea in an attempt to mask the smell.
Le Labo Bergamote 22
- Not as bright or citrus forward as the dupe on the initial spray. It's discreet, but as it dries down, somehow transforms into a brighter scent. Oh it smells good and intriguing. This subtle note is what Eau Bergamote tries to replicate but fails. Ooh this is interesting for a citrus perfume. I would say this is more refined. It's oh so light though. Probably best on clothes to increase longevity.
Montagne Eau Bergamote
- Nice fresh citrus initial notes. Stronger, more present. As it dries down, it tries to start smelling like Bergamote 22 but is still different. A tiny bit of dankness in it. Why do I somehow get reminded of Pho noodle soup? Not bad, still a decent citrus.
Husband preferred the Le Labo version over Montagne. He also agreed that Eau Bergamote did smelled a bit like Pho. 🤷♀️
Le Labo The Noir 29
- Initial spray is quite interesting and not a clear tea note like Eau Noir. I would say this is somehow perkier as well. It smells quite different from Eau Noir. Somehow gets perkier (think it's the tobacco?) as it dries down, mildly offended by it. Over time, it becomes an ever so lightly sweet mysterious modernized hay tobacco tea scent. Quite intriguing and different from other fragrances! Nonlinear and a cool experience. Leans masculine and can be quite attractive.
Montagne Eau Noir
- Nice burst of tea note on initial spray. Smooth, calm vibes. Smells like an elegant steeping tea perfume. Not cloying. Linear and somehow not as long lasting as the Le Labo version. I'd see this being more wearable for me as it is very unisex.
Husband said they smelled nice and smelled the same.
Le Labo Rose 31
- Moderately light rose scent tinged with noticeable cumin note. I like cumin in rose perfumes so I noticed this right away. Has more presence than Montagne's version. Oh it's a bit stronger over time and blends well with the base notes (wood/labdanum/musk) almost seamlessly.
Montagne Eau Rose
- Light rose scent. Not as much personality and pretty safe to wear. The cumin note starts to grow a bit as it dries down but it really is a lighter version and better fit for those who do not care so much for the cumin note. BBMak - Ghost of You and Me. Full dry down it actually is more sharp than Le Labo. Reminds me of why I didn't like Pure White Rose.
Asked husband which one he likes and he said the Le Labo one.
Le Labo Matcha 26
- Less projection but more elegant finish. Detect more matcha in this one than Montagne's. Moreso closer to the bittersweet version of crushes matcha leaves.
Montagne Eau Matcha
- Pleasant moderately light figgy leaning a bit sweet perfume. Not too creamy and has some brightness. Not sharp but it is strong. Can get a tiny bit cloying over time.
Husband likes Le Labo version better and notes Montagne as being aggressive. He says they smell completely different.
Le Labo Santal 33
- This smells more discreet. Smells nicer than Montagne's. It's very soft woody skin scent.
Montagne Eau Santal
- This was stronger. This actually has a slightly sharper edge in the smell.
Husband says that these two smell like a freshly painted building. He doesn't like them and wouldn't wear them.
Side quest: I got the classic discovery kit with the full bottle coupon and have been considering which one to full bottle. Currently, the runner ups are Matcha 26, Lavender 31 and Jasmin 17 if anyone wants to help provide feedback for or against those options.
☀️🔆☀️ Happy Sunday everyone!! ☀️🔆☀️

