Fragrance comparison

Counterplay vs Monument GOLD

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Counterplay

Mind Games

4.37116 votes

Rank #30,318 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monument GOLD

Aurora Scents

4.205 votes

Rank #54,681 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monument GOLD takes 3 of 4 categories.

Counterplay
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Monument GOLD
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Counterplay1/4

Monument GOLD3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CounterplayMind Games

Monument GOLDAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

116 votes

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMonument GOLD

SillageMonument GOLD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMonument GOLDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

ozonic83%

fresh74%

aquatic65%

tropical56%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

rose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonGuavaBanana

Heart

OsmanthusYlang YlangOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodPink Pepper

Top

Pink PepperLycheeCitrusesPineapple

Heart

Ylang YlangRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCashmeran

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and 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

Spring62

Summer100

Fall34

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex46

Women54

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,318

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,681

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCounterplayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Counterplay by Mind Games hits skin with an immediate splash of wet melon, tart guava, and creamy banana. Instead of leaning into sticky syrup, the opening feels aquatic, crisp, and remarkably bright. As the tropical top notes soften on skin, floral layers of osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom emerge, adding v…

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Monument GOLD by Aurora Scents offers a vibrant mix of lychee and pineapple layered over a sophisticated floral heart of ylang-ylang and rose. This unisex fragrance balances fruity brightness with a rich, resinous base of patchouli and sandalwood. Ideal for daily wear in spring, it brings a fresh yet grounded energy t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Counterplay or Monument GOLD?

Monument GOLD takes 3 of 4 categories. Counterplay is rated 4.37/5 from 116 votes; Monument GOLD is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Counterplay for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Monument GOLD for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Counterplay or Monument GOLD?

Monument GOLD lasts longest (Monument GOLD 70/100, Counterplay 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Counterplay or Monument GOLD?

Monument GOLD projects furthest (Monument GOLD 69/100, Counterplay 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Counterplay and Monument GOLD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Counterplay or Monument GOLD better for summer or winter?

Monument GOLD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Counterplay and Monument GOLD?

Counterplay has top notes of Melon, Guava and Banana, heart notes of Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Pink Pepper. Monument GOLD has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lychee, Citruses and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.