Fragrance comparison

Black Monk White Church vs Rite Volume III

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Monk White Church

G Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #53,913 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Rite Volume III

G Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #66,599 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Monk White Church takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Monk White Church
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rite Volume III
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Monk White Church2/4

Rite Volume III1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Monk White Church
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume III
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Black Monk White Church

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Monk White ChurchG Parfums

Rite Volume IIIG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack Monk White Church

SillageRite Volume III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Balsam FirSpicy NotesIncenseArtemisiaWhite Cedar ExtractJuniperPine TreeCloveselemiMuskBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IncenseJuniperDried PlumTobaccoLeatherCinnamonClovesCedarPine TreeLabdanumTolu BalsamCastoreum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 31%Party 23%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,913

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,599

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Monk White ChurchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Monk White Church by G Parfums smells like stepping out of a frozen pine forest directly into an ancient wooden sanctuary. The opening hits with sharp juniper berries, bitter green artemisia, and frosty pine needles. It feels brisk. Soon after, sticky balsam fir and warm cloves emerge, softening the chill with e…

Reviews →

Rite Volume III by G Parfums is a dark, enveloping oriental fragrance that showcases raw artisanal perfumery at its most atmospheric. Built around a dense core of smoky incense, cured tobacco leaf, and rich labdanum, it opens with an intriguing contrast of tart dried plum, pine needles, and brisk juniper berries. As t…

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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, Black Monk White Church or Rite Volume III?

Black Monk White Church takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Monk White Church is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Rite Volume III is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Monk White Church for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rite Volume III for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Monk White Church or Rite Volume III?

Black Monk White Church lasts longest (Black Monk White Church 73/100, Rite Volume III 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Monk White Church or Rite Volume III?

Rite Volume III projects furthest (Rite Volume III 88/100, Black Monk White Church 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Monk White Church and Rite Volume III smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Juniper, Pine Tree and Cloves.

Is Black Monk White Church or Rite Volume III better for summer or winter?

Black Monk White Church suits evening wear; Rite Volume III suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Monk White Church and Rite Volume III?

Black Monk White Church features Balsam Fir, Spicy Notes, Incense, Artemisia and White Cedar Extract. Rite Volume III features Incense, Juniper, Dried Plum, Tobacco and Leather.