Fragrance comparison

Currant Exclusif vs Monarc

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Currant Exclusif

Moscca

2.502 votes

Rank #64,443 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monarc

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #51,953 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarc takes 4 of 5 categories.

Currant Exclusif
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monarc
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Currant Exclusif0/5

Monarc4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Currant ExclusifMoscca

MonarcCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMonarc

SillageMonarc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPineappleBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJasmineBirchRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisVanillaOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBlackcurrantLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJasmineApple

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberWoody NotesPatchouliOakmoss

Category winnerMonarcLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 20%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonarcHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Currant Exclusif by Moscca opens with a juicy splash of tart blackcurrant and ripe pineapple, sharpened by bright bergamot and crisp apple slices. As the initial fruit punch settles on your skin, smoky birch wood and earthy patchouli take center stage alongside subtle jasmine petals. The dry-down turns clean and groun…

Reviews →

Monarc by CEVI brings a punchy, tart fruitiness that immediately grabs your attention. Tart pineapple and juicy blackcurrant jump out first. The opening is loud. A crisp splash of lemon and bergamot gives it an energetic snap before the sweeter facets settle down. Within thirty minutes, herbal coriander and crisp appl…

Reviews →

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, Currant Exclusif or Monarc?

Monarc takes 4 of 5 categories. Currant Exclusif is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Monarc is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Currant Exclusif for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monarc for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Currant Exclusif or Monarc?

Monarc lasts longest (Monarc 80/100, Currant Exclusif 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Currant Exclusif or Monarc?

Monarc projects furthest (Monarc 75/100, Currant Exclusif 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Currant Exclusif and Monarc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Apple.

Is Currant Exclusif or Monarc better for summer or winter?

Currant Exclusif suits daytime wear; Monarc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Currant Exclusif and Monarc?

Currant Exclusif has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine, Birch and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk. Monarc has top notes of Pineapple, Blackcurrant, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine and Apple, a base of Leather, Amber, Woody Notes and Patchouli.