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3121 vs Monoi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 280 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3121 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • 3121

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Monoi

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

31214/5
Monoi1/5
Ratings & consensus
Monoi
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
3121
Sillage & projection
3121
Value for money
3121
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
3121

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
3121Prince
MonoiCarol's Daughter
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 263 votes
Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%
3.88/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%
Category winnerMonoiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
37%Dislike
2%Hate

263 votes

41%Love
18%Like
29%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevity3121

Sillage3121

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value63
Category winner3121Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody88%
citrus77%
tuberose65%
powdery53%
musky42%
white floral100%
woody90%
citrus80%
sweet70%
musky60%
powdery50%
Scent match70%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
GardeniaBergamotJasmine
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
GardeniaBergamotPetitgrainEucalyptusGrapesSea NotesCoconut
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineAniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodCedarPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer65
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night77
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex42
Women50
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#54,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner3121Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

Reviews →

Monoi by Carol's Daughter is a Floral fragrance for women. Monoi was launched in 2016. Top notes are Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Eucalyptus, Grapes, Sea Notes and Coconut; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Anise and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Peru Balsam, Sandalw…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3121 or Monoi?

3121 takes 4 of 5 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Monoi is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monoi for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Monoi?

3121 lasts longest (3121 70/100, Monoi 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Monoi?

3121 projects furthest (3121 67/100, Monoi 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Monoi smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is 3121 or Monoi better for summer or winter?

3121 suits daytime wear; Monoi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Monoi?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Monoi has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Peru Balsam.

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