Amber Cedar vs The Monarch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories.
Amber CedarChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The MonarchChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amber Cedar0/4
The Monarch4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Monarch
- Sillage & projection
- The Monarch
- Value for money
- The Monarch
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Monarch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber CedarB.ATESThe MonarchThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
88%Love
4%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Monarch
SillageThe Monarch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe MonarchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
coconut61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamonApple
Heart
White PepperCedarAmberOrris
Base
Woody NotesPatchouli
Notes
JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer94
Fall94
Winter72
Day100
Night94
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,174
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,815
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerThe MonarchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Cedar by B.ATES is a versatile unisex fragrance that pairs the crisp brightness of apple and lavender with a deep, resinous woody base. Launched in 2022, it provides a warm yet fresh profile suitable for year-round wear. The composition balances spicy notes with earthy patchouli, creating a scent that feels both…
Reviews →The Monarch by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built on an intricate chypre structure with modern aromatic touches. Released in 2018, this masculine scent opens with a brisk punch of lime, lemon, and bergamot before shifting into a complex herbal heart. Crisp juniper, aromatic lavender, and subtle coconut provid…
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, Amber Cedar or The Monarch?
The Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories. Amber Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Amber Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Cedar or The Monarch?
The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Amber Cedar 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Cedar or The Monarch?
The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Amber Cedar 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Cedar and The Monarch smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender.
Is Amber Cedar or The Monarch better for summer or winter?
Amber Cedar suits daytime wear; The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Cedar and The Monarch?
Amber Cedar has top notes of Lavender, Cardamon and Apple, heart notes of White Pepper, Cedar, Amber and Orris, a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli. The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.
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