Fragrance comparison

Dazzling vs Monument GOLD

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dazzling

Armaf

3.4637 votes

Rank #30,967 SweetFruity

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70%scent match

Closely related

Monument GOLD

Aurora Scents

4.205 votes

Rank #54,681 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dazzling takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Dazzling3/4

Monument GOLD1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DazzlingArmaf

Monument GOLDAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

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

22%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

37 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDazzling

SillageMonument GOLD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDazzlingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

woody77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

rose61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePearPineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

JasmineGardeniaPink Pepper

Base

VanillaVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperLycheeCitrusesPineapple

Heart

Ylang YlangRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCashmeran

InformationalShared notesRose, Pineapple, Citruses and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer38

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex10

Women86

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,681

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDazzlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Dazzling introduces itself as a bold, sweet floral fruity fragrance that makes an immediate impression. The initial spray delivers a juicy, tart blend of fresh pineapple and pear, rounded out by a classic citrus sparkle. As it settles, the scent reveals a warmer heart of jasmine and gardenia, balanced by a sharp…

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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, Dazzling or Monument GOLD?

Dazzling takes 3 of 4 categories. Dazzling is rated 3.46/5 from 37 votes; Monument GOLD is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dazzling for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Monument GOLD for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dazzling or Monument GOLD?

Dazzling lasts longest (Dazzling 74/100, Monument GOLD 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dazzling or Monument GOLD?

Projection is very close: Monument GOLD 69/100, Dazzling 67/100 for sillage.

Do Dazzling and Monument GOLD smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pineapple, Citruses and Jasmine.

Is Dazzling or Monument GOLD better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dazzling and Monument GOLD?

Dazzling has top notes of Rose, Pear, Pineapple and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.