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7753 Unexpected Mona vs Cabotine Rose

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

Updated 1,338 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

7753 Unexpected Mona takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 7753 Unexpected Mona

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Cabotine Rose

    Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

7753 Unexpected Mona5/7
Cabotine Rose2/7
Ratings & consensus
7753 Unexpected Mona
Community sentiment
7753 Unexpected Mona
Longevity
7753 Unexpected Mona
Sillage & projection
7753 Unexpected Mona
Value for money
Cabotine Rose
Versatility
7753 Unexpected Mona
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cabotine Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
7753 Unexpected MonaHistoires de Parfums
Cabotine RoseGrès
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 531 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 807 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
42%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

531 votes

20%Love
54%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

807 votes

Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

Longevity7753 Unexpected Mona

Sillage7753 Unexpected Mona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value84
Category winnerCabotine RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
floral100%
rose88%
fresh77%
white floral65%
fruity53%
citrus42%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
IvyGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberosePearHeliotropeCassisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Cherry BlossomPearMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
RosePeonyMimosaPepperLilyJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
FrangipaniMuskSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Tuberose and Pear. Durations are only published for 7753 Unexpected Mona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer71
Fall0
Winter28
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex48
Women45
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#4,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews130

Category winnerCabotine RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

7753 Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums breaks away from traditional sweet florals by placing lush white petals inside a wild, rain-soaked garden. The initial spray hits with crushed green ivy, bitter galbanum, and a sharp zest of bergamot that smells like tearing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the sharp b…

Reviews →

Cabotine Rose opens with a bright pop of cherry blossom, tart mandarin orange, and crisp pear. It feels immediately refreshing, like stepping out of a cool morning shower in mid April before the afternoon heat sets in. As the top notes settle, soft peony, rose petals, and pink pepper take over, leaving a clean, soapy…

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, 7753 Unexpected Mona or Cabotine Rose?

7753 Unexpected Mona takes 5 of 7 categories. 7753 Unexpected Mona is rated 3.90/5 from 531 votes; Cabotine Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 807 votes. Choose 7753 Unexpected Mona for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 7753 Unexpected Mona or Cabotine Rose?

7753 Unexpected Mona lasts longest (7753 Unexpected Mona 72/100, Cabotine Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 7753 Unexpected Mona or Cabotine Rose?

7753 Unexpected Mona projects furthest (7753 Unexpected Mona 61/100, Cabotine Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 7753 Unexpected Mona and Cabotine Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Tuberose and Pear.

Is 7753 Unexpected Mona or Cabotine Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, 7753 Unexpected Mona is the stronger pick. For winter, 7753 Unexpected Mona is the stronger pick. 7753 Unexpected Mona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 7753 Unexpected Mona and Cabotine Rose?

7753 Unexpected Mona has top notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Heliotrope and Cassis, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Cabotine Rose has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Mimosa and Pepper, a base of Frangipani, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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