Fragrance comparison

Coconut Paradise vs Monarch

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Coconut Paradise

Ulric de Varens

2.7823 votes

Rank #23,013 LactonicCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monarch

MAISON ASRAR

4.0714 votes

Rank #46,616 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories.

Coconut Paradise
Choose it for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coconut Paradise2/5

Monarch3/5

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: Coconut Paradise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coconut Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coconut ParadiseUlric de Varens

MonarchMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

57%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

57%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

coconut86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

tropical30%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

lactonic77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both lactonic, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Coconut MilkHeliotrope

Heart1-2 hrs

CoconutVanilla

Base2-4 hrs

MilkPeach

Top

PeachCardamomCinnamon

Heart

JasmineMilkCoconut

Base

MuskHeliotropePatchouli

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Coconut, Milk and Peach. Durations are only published for Coconut Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night24

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 57%Work 20%Date 13%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#46,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Coconut Paradise delivers an unpretentious, sugary tropical treat built for relaxed warm weather. The first spray releases a distinct blast of coconut milk paired with powdery heliotrope, which quickly morphs into a sweet heart of shredded coconut and warm vanilla. You get an impression reminiscent of …

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Monarch by MAISON ASRAR is a warm, spicy Oriental floral that balances juicy peach with creamy milk and coconut. This 2025 release offers a smooth, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. It shines brightest during crisp autumn days or chilly spring evenings, offering a distinctive, comforting aura that feel…

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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, Coconut Paradise or Monarch?

Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories. Coconut Paradise is rated 2.78/5 from 23 votes; Monarch is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Coconut Paradise for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monarch for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coconut Paradise or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 80/100, Coconut Paradise 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coconut Paradise or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 71/100, Coconut Paradise 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coconut Paradise and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Coconut, Milk and Peach.

Is Coconut Paradise or Monarch better for summer or winter?

Coconut Paradise suits daytime wear; Monarch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coconut Paradise and Monarch?

Coconut Paradise has top notes of Coconut Milk and Heliotrope, heart notes of Coconut and Vanilla, a base of Milk and Peach. Monarch has top notes of Peach, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, Milk and Coconut, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Patchouli.