E5 vs Monsieur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur takes 3 of 4 categories.
E5Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MonsieurChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
E51/4
Monsieur3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monsieur
- Sillage & projection
- Monsieur
- Value for money
- E5
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monsieur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
E5Cerchi Nell’AcquaMonsieurCarvenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%
4.57/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
66%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
131 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonsieur
SillageMonsieur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerE5Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
woody72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
fresh30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonPetitgrainBitter OrangeNeroliBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCorianderCinnamonCarnationPink Pepper
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root
Base
CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for E5, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring78
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night79
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,228
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,835
PerfumerRaymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCerchi Nell’Acqua E5 bursts open with an intense rush of crushed lemon peel, tart bergamot, and bitter orange. It is sharply refreshing. The first two minutes deliver an eye-opening citrus sting that quickly softens as green petitgrain and soapy neroli emerge. Soon, aromatic lavender and cracked coriander steer the pr…
Reviews →Monsieur Carven by Carven opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter artemisia, and crisp lemon that immediately establishes its vintage 1978 pedigree. As the initial brightness settles, a complex floral heart emerges on skin, combining spicy carnation, dry rose, and earthy patchouli. Cinnamon and sandalwood add a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, E5 or Monsieur?
Monsieur takes 3 of 4 categories. E5 is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes. Choose E5 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, E5 or Monsieur?
Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, E5 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, E5 or Monsieur?
Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, E5 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do E5 and Monsieur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon.
Is E5 or Monsieur better for summer or winter?
E5 suits day or night wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in E5 and Monsieur?
E5 has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Monsieur has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Coconut, Civet, Oakmoss and Myrrh.
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