Fragrance comparison

Coney Island Baby vs Monarch

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 379 ratings analysed

Coney Island Baby

Scout Dixon West

2.74291 votes

Rank #12,051 AmberVanilla

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28%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Monarch

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1988 votes

Rank #8,040 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 7 of 7 categories.

Coney Island Baby
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in summer.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Coney Island Baby0/7

Monarch7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coney Island BabyScout Dixon West

MonarchAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

4.19/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 43%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

17%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

31%Hate

268 votes

66%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla83%

balsamic65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangBergamot

Heart

VanillaWaffle

Base

StyraxAmber

Top

RhubarbBergamotPineapple

Heart

JasmineIrisPaprika

Base

CinnamonVanillaOakmossVirginia CedarLabdanumVetiverAmberStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vanilla, Styrax and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer45

Fall100

Winter65

Day96

Night100

Category winnerMonarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women31

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,051

PerfumerDoug Falcone

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#8,040

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coney Island Baby by Scout Dixon West is an industrial gourmand that balances sugary vanilla and waffle notes against the sharp, metallic scent of gasoline. Designed for bold, unisex wear, this fragrance captures the nostalgic and provocative atmosphere of a seaside theme park. It is a striking option for those who en…

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Monarch opens with a tart fruity lift of rhubarb, bergamot and pineapple, then settles into a warmer woody amber core with iris, spice and mossy depth. It usually reads smooth, dry and slightly sweet rather than loud or sugary. This is a strong pick for wearers who like aromatic woods with some richness. It can suit c…

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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, Coney Island Baby or Monarch?

Monarch takes 7 of 7 categories. Coney Island Baby is rated 2.74/5 from 291 votes; Monarch is rated 4.19/5 from 88 votes. Choose Coney Island Baby for a amber and vanilla character. Best in summer. Choose Monarch for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Coney Island Baby or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Coney Island Baby 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coney Island Baby or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Coney Island Baby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coney Island Baby and Monarch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanilla, Styrax and Amber.

Is Coney Island Baby or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coney Island Baby is the stronger pick. For winter, Coney Island Baby is the stronger pick. Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coney Island Baby and Monarch?

Coney Island Baby has top notes of Ylang Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla and Waffle, a base of Styrax and Amber. Monarch has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Paprika, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.