A 21 vs Monaliza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A 21 takes 4 of 7 categories.
A 21Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
MonalizaChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
A 214/7
Monaliza2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A 21
- Community sentiment
- A 21
- Longevity
- Monaliza
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Monaliza
- Versatility
- A 21
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A 21
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A 21MorphMonalizaAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
3.70/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 55%Had 12%Want 34%
Category winnerA 21Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
45%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
85 votes
36%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
25%Dislike
5%Hate
44 votes
Category winnerA 21Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonaliza
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMonalizaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky91%
vanilla83%
fruity74%
woody65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
woody84%
fruity77%
rose69%
patchouli61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black CurrantOsmanthus
Heart2-4 hrs
CetaloxWhite Musk
Base6-10+ hrs
Madagascar VanillaAmbroxan
Top
Turkish RoseBlack CurrantClovesCinnamonRaspberry
Heart
PatchouliIncenseSandalwood
Base
AmbroxanWhite MuskBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, White Musk and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for A 21, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer26
Fall96
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring80
Summer20
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night75
Category winnerA 21Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,155
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#29,908
PerfumerHany Hafez
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerA 21Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph A 21 is an Italian amber fragrance that balances tart fruitiness with a warm, cozy base. The scent begins with a burst of tangy black currant and soft, peachy osmanthus before settling into a plush cloud of white musk and clean cetalox. As the perfume rests on your skin, rich Madagascar vanilla and mineral ambro…
Reviews →Monaliza is a deep, spicy rose fragrance built around Turkish rose, patchouli, incense and warm ambered woods. The opening mixes fruit and spice, then settles into a darker, smokier drydown with musk, benzoin and sandalwood. It leans rich rather than airy, and usually suits cooler weather, evening wear, or anyone who…
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, A 21 or Monaliza?
A 21 takes 4 of 7 categories. A 21 is rated 3.67/5 from 85 votes; Monaliza is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes. Choose A 21 for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Monaliza for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A 21 or Monaliza?
Monaliza lasts longest (Monaliza 77/100, A 21 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A 21 or Monaliza?
Projection is very close: A 21 62/100, Monaliza 62/100 for sillage.
Do A 21 and Monaliza smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, White Musk and Ambroxan.
Is A 21 or Monaliza better for summer or winter?
For summer, A 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, A 21 is the stronger pick. A 21 suits evening wear; Monaliza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A 21 and Monaliza?
A 21 has top notes of Black Currant and Osmanthus, heart notes of Cetalox and White Musk, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Ambroxan. Monaliza has top notes of Turkish Rose, Black Currant, Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk and Benzoin.
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