Fragrance comparison

AG vs Monarch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 413 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bogue

4.3964 votes

Rank #6,220 WoodyWhite Floral

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AG takes 5 of 7 categories.

AG
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

AG5/7

Monarch2/7

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: AG
Longevity: AG
Sillage & projection: AG
Value for money: AG
Versatility: AG
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AGBogue

MonarchVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

85%Love

6%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

55%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerAGMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAG

SillageAG

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAGBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

mossy56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

White FlowersGardeniaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

CypressOakmossResinsOakJuniperIncenseCedarAmber

Top

JuniperLemonPepper

Heart

CypressClovesJasmine

Base

Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cypress, Oakmoss and Resins. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAGMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex88

Women6

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,220

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AG is a dense, green floral woods fragrance with a sharp citrus opening, lush white flowers in the heart, and a resinous mossy base. It wears rich, textured, and deliberately complex. This suits someone who enjoys challenging, artisanal perfumery more than easy crowd-pleasers. Expect a bold floral-forest character, s…

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Monarch by Vertus is a crisp woody aromatic blend designed for those who appreciate traditional, structured compositions. It centers on an intense cypress and juniper core, backed by warm cloves and dry oakmoss. This scent serves as a refined, professional signature for cooler spring days and formal settings.

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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, AG or Monarch?

AG takes 5 of 7 categories. AG is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes; Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes. Choose AG for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, AG or Monarch?

AG lasts longest (AG 92/100, Monarch 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AG or Monarch?

AG projects furthest (AG 70/100, Monarch 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AG and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cypress, Oakmoss and Resins.

Is AG or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, AG is the stronger pick. For winter, Monarch is the stronger pick. AG suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AG and Monarch?

AG has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of White Flowers, Gardenia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Resins and Oak. Monarch has top notes of Juniper, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Resins, Oakmoss and Musk.