Arrazo vs Monsieur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories.
ArrazoChoose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MonsieurChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arrazo1/5
Monsieur4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Monsieur
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monsieur
- Sillage & projection
- Monsieur
- Value for money
- Arrazo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monsieur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArrazoPhytodermMonsieurWorthWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%
3.89/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%
Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
36%Like
36%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
29%Love
54%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonsieur
SillageMonsieur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArrazoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
lavender91%
mossy83%
citrus74%
green65%
earthy56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
earthy58%
mossy44%
citrus30%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, mossy and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage
Heart
CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather
Top
EucalyptusRosemaryBergamotPetitgrainLavenderBasil
Heart
VetiverGeraniumFernCedar
Base
OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Petitgrain and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night80
Spring29
Summer29
Fall100
Winter43
Day75
Night100
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#63,046
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,689
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…
Reviews →Monsieur Worth is a quintessential aromatic fougere from 1969 that leans heavily into herbal greenery and classic oakmoss. Opening with a sharp eucalyptus and bergamot snap, it quickly settles into a earthy, fern-forward heart. It is a no-nonsense fragrance for those who prefer traditional, masculine, and bracing scen…
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, Arrazo or Monsieur?
Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories. Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Monsieur is rated 3.89/5 from 39 votes. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arrazo or Monsieur?
Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 65/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arrazo or Monsieur?
Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 61/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arrazo and Monsieur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Petitgrain and Geranium.
Is Arrazo or Monsieur better for summer or winter?
Arrazo suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arrazo and Monsieur?
Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. Monsieur has top notes of Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Vetiver, Geranium, Fern and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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