Fragrance comparison

Clinique Wrappings vs Monsieur

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 703 ratings analysed

Clinique Wrappings

Clinique

4.29572 votes

Rank #1,712 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Monsieur

Carven

4.57131 votes

Rank #4,713 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 4 of 7 categories.

Clinique Wrappings
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Clinique Wrappings3/7

Monsieur4/7

Ratings & consensus: Monsieur
Community sentiment: Monsieur
Longevity: Monsieur
Sillage & projection: Monsieur
Value for money: Clinique Wrappings
Versatility: Clinique Wrappings
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Wrappings

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique WrappingsClinique

MonsieurCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 572 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 33%

4.57/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

572 votes

66%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value45

Category winnerClinique WrappingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

aldehydic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesAldehydesArtemisiaNutmeg FlowerLavender

Heart3 to 4 hours

HiacynthOrris RootCyclamenCarnationRoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossCedarSea NotesPatchouliMuskLeather

Top

AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root

Base

CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Artemisia, Orris Root and Carnation. Durations are only published for Clinique Wrappings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall85

Winter89

Day100

Night45

Spring78

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night79

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex37

Women60

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#4,713

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerClinique WrappingsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Wrappings is an unconventional green floral perfume with a crisp, brisk character. Released in 1990, it opens with a blast of soapy aldehydes, sharp artemisia, aromatic lavender, and leafy green notes accented by nutmeg flower. The core unfurls into a cool floral bouquet of hyacinth, carnation, earthy orris r…

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Monsieur Carven by Carven opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter artemisia, and crisp lemon that immediately establishes its vintage 1978 pedigree. As the initial brightness settles, a complex floral heart emerges on skin, combining spicy carnation, dry rose, and earthy patchouli. Cinnamon and sandalwood add a …

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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, Clinique Wrappings or Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 4 of 7 categories. Clinique Wrappings is rated 4.29/5 from 572 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes. Choose Clinique Wrappings for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Wrappings or Monsieur?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, Clinique Wrappings 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Wrappings or Monsieur?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, Clinique Wrappings 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Wrappings and Monsieur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Artemisia, Orris Root and Carnation.

Is Clinique Wrappings or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Wrappings is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Clinique Wrappings suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Wrappings and Monsieur?

Clinique Wrappings has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Nutmeg Flower, heart notes of Hiacynth, Orris Root, Cyclamen and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sea Notes and Patchouli. Monsieur has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Coconut, Civet, Oakmoss and Myrrh.