Fragrance comparison

Black Essence vs Mönch

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Essence

AMORINO

4.5927 votes

Rank #29,759 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Essence takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Essence
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Essence2/3

Mönch1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EssenceAMORINO

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 59%Had 4%Want 37%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

11%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageBlack Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

herbal50%

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

GingerSageIrisGeraniumCarrot Seeds

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

Notes

Jasmine SambacIrisVetiverCarrot SeedsAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris, Carrot Seeds and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex46

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amorino Black Essence starts with a bright splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, but it quickly settles into a earthy, spiced carrot seed and vetiver base. The fragrance is built for spring and summer days, offering a clean, dry woody-iris character that feels polished. It fits a casual but put-together style in war…

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Mönch leans dark, powdery, earthy and floral, built around iris, jasmine sambac, vetiver, carrot seed and ambergris. It opens with a dry, rooty feel, then settles into a smoky, stony warmth that reads more introspective than loud. This is a better fit for someone who likes unusual woody florals with a serious mood. It…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Essence or Mönch?

Black Essence takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Essence is rated 4.59/5 from 27 votes; Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Essence for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Essence or Mönch?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Black Essence 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Essence or Mönch?

Black Essence projects furthest (Black Essence 64/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Essence and Mönch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Carrot Seeds and Vetiver.

Is Black Essence or Mönch better for summer or winter?

Black Essence suits daytime wear; Mönch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Essence and Mönch?

Black Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Sage, Iris and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris.