Fragrance comparison

Chapter Two vs Monarch

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 350 ratings analysed

Chapter Two

DIEM

2.001 votes

Rank #77,814 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,518 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chapter Two
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chapter Two1/4

Monarch3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: Chapter Two
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

Chapter TwoDIEM

MonarchVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerChapter TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

conifer77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

EvergreenCypressFir

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Siberian PineHinoki Wood

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliOakmossResinsCedar

Top

JuniperLemonPepper

Heart

CypressClovesJasmine

Base

Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Oakmoss and Resins. Durations are only published for Chapter Two, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter Two by DIEM is a crisp conifer fragrance centered on fresh needle evergreens, dry woods, and earthy moss. It opens with an invigorating burst of evergreen, cypress, and fir, giving an immediate sensation of cool mountain air. As the initial sharpness settles, Siberian pine and dry hinoki wood bring a clean, re…

Reviews →

Monarch by Vertus is a crisp woody aromatic blend designed for those who appreciate traditional, structured compositions. It centers on an intense cypress and juniper core, backed by warm cloves and dry oakmoss. This scent serves as a refined, professional signature for cooler spring days and formal settings.

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, Chapter Two or Monarch?

Monarch takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter Two is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes. Choose Chapter Two for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapter Two or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Chapter Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter Two or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 66/100, Chapter Two 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter Two and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and mossy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Oakmoss and Resins.

Is Chapter Two or Monarch better for summer or winter?

Chapter Two suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter Two and Monarch?

Chapter Two has top notes of Evergreen, Cypress and Fir, heart notes of Siberian Pine and Hinoki Wood, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Resins and Cedar. Monarch has top notes of Juniper, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Resins, Oakmoss and Musk.