Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs Monarc

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Aurora

DeskLab Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #49,418 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monarc

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #51,545 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarc takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aurora
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monarc
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aurora1/5

Monarc3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraDeskLab Parfums

MonarcCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMonarc

SillageMonarc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMonarcBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBlackcurrantPineapplePatchouliBergamotOakmossJasmineLeatherRoseMuskSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBlackcurrantLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJasmineApple

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberWoody NotesPatchouliOakmoss

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 23%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,418

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurora by DeskLab Parfums offers a crisp, refreshing spin on the modern fruity-chypre style. It starts with a zesty splash of bergamot, tangy blackcurrant, and juicy pineapple. The fruit feels bright rather than sugary. Soon after, sweet orange blossom and creamy jasmine bloom across the center, softening the brisk ci…

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Monarc by CEVI brings a punchy, tart fruitiness that immediately grabs your attention. Tart pineapple and juicy blackcurrant jump out first. The opening is loud. A crisp splash of lemon and bergamot gives it an energetic snap before the sweeter facets settle down. Within thirty minutes, herbal coriander and crisp appl…

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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, Aurora or Monarc?

Monarc takes 3 of 5 categories. Aurora is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Monarc is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aurora for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monarc for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurora or Monarc?

Monarc lasts longest (Monarc 80/100, Aurora 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or Monarc?

Monarc projects furthest (Monarc 75/100, Aurora 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurora and Monarc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Aurora or Monarc better for summer or winter?

Aurora suits daytime wear; Monarc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurora and Monarc?

Aurora features Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot. Monarc has top notes of Pineapple, Blackcurrant, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine and Apple, a base of Leather, Amber, Woody Notes and Patchouli.