Fragrance comparison

Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Monarch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 431 ratings analysed

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,881 WoodyAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme3/7

Monarch4/7

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Versatility: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

MonarchVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

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

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

55%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top

JuniperLemonPepper

Heart

CypressClovesJasmine

Base

Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cypress, Cloves and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,881

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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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, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Monarch?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 66/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Monarch smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cypress, Cloves and Jasmine.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Monarch?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.