Fragrance comparison

Aperotos Eros vs Monk

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aperotos Eros

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.836 votes

Rank #49,705 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Monk

Michael Storer

4.1325 votes

Rank #20,593 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aperotos Eros takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aperotos Eros
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aperotos Eros2/3

Monk1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aperotos ErosBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

MonkMichael Storer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.13/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAperotos Eros

SillageAperotos Eros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

musky84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumBergamotBenzoinMuskMassoiaMyrrhAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Fir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGalbanumAfrican Orange FlowerBitter Orange

Heart

IncenseRoseBeeswaxCitrusesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CacaoLime (Linden) Blossom

Base

CivettaBirchSandalwoodBenzoinJasmineVirginia CedarTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Benzoin and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,593

PerfumerMichael Storer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMonkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aperotos Eros reads as a green, resinous incense scent with a bright bergamot lift at the top and a musky amber base underneath. The strongest wearer impression points straight to Nag Champa, which fits the blend of fir, myrrh, benzoin and soft musk. It feels more like an aromatic perfume oil for someone who enjoys ri…

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Monk is a warm, smoky amber built around bright bitter citrus, green galbanum, incense, beeswax, rose and a darker animalic woody base. It reads more textured than easy-clean, with orange blossom and bergamot giving lift before the resin, smoke, woods, vanilla and civet settle in. Best for shoppers who enjoy classic a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aperotos Eros or Monk?

Aperotos Eros takes 2 of 3 categories. Aperotos Eros is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Monk is rated 4.13/5 from 25 votes. Choose Aperotos Eros for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Monk for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aperotos Eros or Monk?

Aperotos Eros lasts longest (Aperotos Eros 100/100, Monk 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aperotos Eros or Monk?

Aperotos Eros projects furthest (Aperotos Eros 88/100, Monk 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aperotos Eros and Monk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Benzoin and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Aperotos Eros or Monk better for summer or winter?

Aperotos Eros suits evening wear; Monk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aperotos Eros and Monk?

Aperotos Eros features Galbanum, Bergamot, Benzoin, Musk and Massoia. Monk has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, African Orange Flower and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Beeswax and Citruses, a base of Civetta, Birch, Sandalwood and Benzoin.