Candid vs Monument GOLD
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CandidChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Monument GOLDChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Candid2/4
Monument GOLD2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monument GOLD
- Sillage & projection
- Monument GOLD
- Value for money
- Candid
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Candid
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CandidMaison AlhambraMonument GOLDAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonument GOLD
SillageMonument GOLD
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCandidBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
vanilla91%
patchouli83%
woody74%
warm spicy65%
citrus56%
sweet100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
rose61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCitrusesPineapple
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineRose
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Pink PepperLycheeCitrusesPineapple
Heart
Ylang YlangRoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCashmeran
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer91
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night96
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#9,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#54,861
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCandidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCandid by Maison Alhambra is a floral-oriental scent centered on white florals and creamy vanilla. Launched in 2022, it opens with a bright, citrusy-pineapple burst before settling into a warm, patchouli-backed base. It performs best as a versatile, everyday choice for cooler weather or casual evening wear, offering a…
Reviews →Monument GOLD by Aurora Scents offers a vibrant mix of lychee and pineapple layered over a sophisticated floral heart of ylang-ylang and rose. This unisex fragrance balances fruity brightness with a rich, resinous base of patchouli and sandalwood. Ideal for daily wear in spring, it brings a fresh yet grounded energy t…
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, Candid or Monument GOLD?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Candid is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes; Monument GOLD is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Candid for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Monument GOLD for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Candid or Monument GOLD?
They last about the same: Monument GOLD 70/100, Candid 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Candid or Monument GOLD?
Monument GOLD projects furthest (Monument GOLD 69/100, Candid 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Candid and Monument GOLD smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.
Is Candid or Monument GOLD better for summer or winter?
Candid suits day or night wear; Monument GOLD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Candid and Monument GOLD?
Candid has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Pineapple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Monument GOLD has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lychee, Citruses and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.
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