Fragrance comparison

Amasis vs Mönch

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amasis

Nilafar du Nil

4.1926 votes

Rank #13,270 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amasis takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amasis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Amasis2/3

Mönch1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmasisNilafar du Nil

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageAmasis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

metallic61%

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesCarambola (Star Fruit)Pomelo

Heart

GuavaCarrot SeedsJuniper

Base

CedarIrisVetiverElemi resin

Notes

Jasmine SambacIrisVetiverCarrot SeedsAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Iris and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmasisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amasis by Nilafar du Nil is an aromatic fougere that blends metallic sharpness with tropical fruit notes. Launched in 2020, this scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic, utilizing pomelo and carambola to establish a zesty opening. It settles into a woody base of cedar and vetiver, making it a suitable choice for cas…

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Mönch leans dark, powdery, earthy and floral, built around iris, jasmine sambac, vetiver, carrot seed and ambergris. It opens with a dry, rooty feel, then settles into a smoky, stony warmth that reads more introspective than loud. This is a better fit for someone who likes unusual woody florals with a serious mood. It…

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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, Amasis or Mönch?

Amasis takes 2 of 3 categories. Amasis is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes; Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amasis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amasis or Mönch?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Amasis 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amasis or Mönch?

Amasis projects furthest (Amasis 66/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amasis and Mönch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Amasis or Mönch better for summer or winter?

Amasis suits daytime wear; Mönch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amasis and Mönch?

Amasis has top notes of Metallic notes, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pomelo, heart notes of Guava, Carrot Seeds and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Iris, Vetiver and Elemi resin. Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris.