Fragrance comparison

Ardorem XXI vs Momona

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Ardorem XXI

Alkemia Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #59,649 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #24,150 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Momona takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ardorem XXI
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ardorem XXI1/4

Momona3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ardorem XXIAlkemia Perfumes

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMomona

SillageMomona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value30

Category winnerArdorem XXIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CorianderMandarin OrangeCardamomTeaBourbon GeraniumAmberNutmegSaffronTobaccoMuskCloveSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Amber. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,649

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,150

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMomonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ardorem XXI by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ardorem XXI or Momona?

Momona takes 3 of 4 categories. Ardorem XXI is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Ardorem XXI for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ardorem XXI or Momona?

Momona lasts longest (Momona 72/100, Ardorem XXI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ardorem XXI or Momona?

Momona projects furthest (Momona 57/100, Ardorem XXI 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ardorem XXI and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Amber.

Is Ardorem XXI or Momona better for summer or winter?

Ardorem XXI suits evening wear; Momona suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ardorem XXI and Momona?

Ardorem XXI features Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Bourbon Geranium. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.