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Civet Bomb vs The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Civet Bomb takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Civet Bomb

    Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood

    Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Civet Bomb3/4
The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Civet Bomb
Sillage & projection
Civet Bomb
Value for money
The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Civet Bomb

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Civet BombAreej Le Doré
The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of BloodPhronema Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.88/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
0%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love
0%Like
20%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
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate47
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityCivet Bomb

SillageCivet Bomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value100
Category winnerThe Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of BloodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
animalic83%
powdery65%
rose48%
amber30%
musky100%
animalic90%
leather80%
oud70%
smoky60%
amber50%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both musky, animalic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
CastoreumOudCivetMysore SandalwoodAmbergrisLeatherMuskNagarmothaFrankincenseAmbretteBeeswaxHay

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCivet and Mysore Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,443

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCivet BombHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Areej Le Doré Civet Bomb opens with an uncompromised burst of raw civet that demands immediate attention. Perfumer Russian Adam pairs this dominant animalic core with creamy Mysore sandalwood and soft rose water. The initial blast hits hard with pungent, fecal undertones before settling into a warm, powdery amber haze…

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The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood by Phronema Perfumes is a daring unisex composition. It centers on an intense interplay of animalic notes, leather, and resins like gurjun balsam. This is a challenging scent, perfect for those who want to wear something unconventional, dark, and deeply grounded in …

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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, Civet Bomb or The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood?

Civet Bomb takes 3 of 4 categories. Civet Bomb is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes; The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Civet Bomb for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood for a musky and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Civet Bomb or The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood?

They last about the same: Civet Bomb 72/100, The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Civet Bomb or The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood?

Civet Bomb projects furthest (Civet Bomb 75/100, The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Civet Bomb and The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, animalic and amber accords. Common notes include Civet and Mysore Sandalwood.

Is Civet Bomb or The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood better for summer or winter?

Civet Bomb suits daytime wear; The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Civet Bomb and The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood?

Civet Bomb features Civet, Mysore Sandalwood and Rose Water. The Monastery of St. Onuphrius on the Field of Blood features Castoreum, Oud, Civet, Mysore Sandalwood and Ambergris.

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