Fragrance comparison

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather vs Monarch

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather

Zielinski & Rozen

3.8425 votes

Rank #39,171 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Monarch

Fogg

4.754 votes

Rank #33,072 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather2/4

Monarch2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather
Sillage & projection: Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather
Value for money: Monarch
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, LeatherZielinski & Rozen

MonarchFogg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityBlackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather

SillageBlackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

rose77%

herbal65%

amber53%

leather42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

citrus30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blackcurrant

Heart

GeraniumAmber

Base

Leather

Top

BlackcurrantCardamomJuniperLemonelemi

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

PatchouliTonkaMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant 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 season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,171

PerfumerErez Rozen

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erez Rozen released Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather for Zielinski & Rozen in 2025 as a dark herbal unisex perfume. Sharp blackcurrant opens with a tart, realistic berry punch before crisp geranium and warm amber smooth out the center. A quiet leather base grounds the aromatic dry-down, making it ideal for cool …

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Monarch by Fogg opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juniper, and blackcurrant that delivers an instant hit of citrus brightness. Cardamom and elemi add a dry, peppery bite to the top layer before the scent settles into its herbal heart. Thyme, lavender, and geranium dominate the middle phase, giving the composition a c…

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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, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Monarch?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Monarch is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Monarch for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Monarch?

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather lasts longest (Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather 70/100, Monarch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Monarch?

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather projects furthest (Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather 59/100, Monarch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant and Geranium.

Is Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Monarch better for summer or winter?

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather suits evening wear; Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather and Monarch?

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Geranium and Amber, a base of Leather. Monarch has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Tonka and Moss.