Fragrance comparison

Ettore Bugatti vs Monsieur

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

Ettore Bugatti

Diana de Silva

4.4659 votes

Rank #11,859 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Monsieur

Carven

4.57131 votes

Rank #4,519 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ettore Bugatti
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ettore Bugatti2/7

Monsieur5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ettore BugattiDiana de Silva

MonsieurCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.57/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

66%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value45

Category winnerEttore BugattiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather91%

woody83%

smoky74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

LemonLimeBergamotAldehydesNeroliGreen NotesClary SagePalisander Rosewood

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRoseCedarJasmineSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

Base6-9+ hrs

CastoreumLeatherVanillaOakmossBenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

Top

AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root

Base

CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Neroli. Durations are only published for Ettore Bugatti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night80

Spring78

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night79

Category winnerEttore BugattiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#4,519

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ettore Bugatti by Diana de Silva hits the skin with an electric punch of sunbaked lemon, bergamot zest, and fizzy aldehydes. It wastes no time. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus initial spray yields to spicy carnation, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. As body heat warms the base, dense leather and pungent oa…

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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 …

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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, Ettore Bugatti or Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories. Ettore Bugatti is rated 4.46/5 from 59 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes. Choose Ettore Bugatti for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ettore Bugatti or Monsieur?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, Ettore Bugatti 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ettore Bugatti or Monsieur?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, Ettore Bugatti 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ettore Bugatti and Monsieur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Neroli.

Is Ettore Bugatti or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ettore Bugatti is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Ettore Bugatti suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ettore Bugatti and Monsieur?

Ettore Bugatti has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Vanilla and Oakmoss. 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.