Fragrance comparison

April Skies vs Monserrat

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

April Skies

Atelier Oblique

3.5632 votes

Rank #55,480 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Monserrat

FZOTIC

4.18184 votes

Rank #8,054 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monserrat takes 7 of 7 categories.

April Skies
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monserrat
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

April Skies0/7

Monserrat7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

April SkiesAtelier Oblique

MonserratFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

4.18/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerMonserratRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

19%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

47%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerMonserratMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMonserrat

SillageMonserrat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMonserratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carrot SeedsGreen LeavesLemonPear

Heart

IrisCedarIncense

Base

SandalwoodLeatherAmberwood

Top15-30 mins

Pink GrapefruitCarrot Seeds

Heart2-4 hrs

ApricotGreen LeavesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Wet PlasterAmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds and Green Leaves. Durations are only published for Monserrat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall21

Winter14

Day100

Night18

Spring98

Summer100

Fall29

Winter10

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMonserratMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

Men6

Unisex60

Women34

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,054

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerMonserratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

April Skies opens with a sharp flash of lemon and cool green leaves before grounding into raw carrot seeds and subtle pear. The heart reveals a dry iris supported by cedarwood and a faint trail of incense. As it warms on skin, smoky leather and sandalwood soften the chilly botanical start into a lingering woody base. …

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FZOTIC Monserrat reinvents citrus with an offbeat, artistic edge. A sharp spray releases bitter pink grapefruit and earthy carrot seeds. It wakes you up immediately. The heart reveals velvety apricot and crushed green leaves, dodging the syrupy sweetness typical of commercial fruit releases. Then comes the real twist.…

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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, April Skies or Monserrat?

Monserrat takes 7 of 7 categories. April Skies is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes; Monserrat is rated 4.18/5 from 184 votes. Choose April Skies for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monserrat for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, April Skies or Monserrat?

They last about the same: Monserrat 65/100, April Skies 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, April Skies or Monserrat?

Monserrat projects furthest (Monserrat 55/100, April Skies 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do April Skies and Monserrat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and green accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds and Green Leaves.

Is April Skies or Monserrat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monserrat is the stronger pick. For winter, April Skies is the stronger pick. April Skies suits daytime wear; Monserrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in April Skies and Monserrat?

April Skies has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Green Leaves, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Cedar and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather and Amberwood. Monserrat has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Apricot, Green Leaves and Jasmine, a base of Wet Plaster, Ambergris and White Musk.