Fragrance comparison

First Cut vs Monsieur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

First Cut

St. Clair Scents

4.6458 votes

Rank #30,052 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monsieur

Worth

3.8939 votes

Rank #17,834 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 3 of 5 categories.

First Cut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

First Cut2/5

Monsieur3/5

Ratings & consensus: First Cut
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monsieur
Sillage & projection: Monsieur
Value for money: First Cut
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

First CutSt. Clair Scents

MonsieurWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

3.89/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerFirst CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

29%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value21

Category winnerFirst CutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

green72%

herbal58%

rose44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

earthy58%

mossy44%

citrus30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafBasilBergamotRosemaryYuzu

Heart

Rose GeraniumImmortelleRose de MaiLavender

Base

HayOakmossVanilla AbsoluteTobacco

Top

EucalyptusRosemaryBergamotPetitgrainLavenderBasil

Heart

VetiverGeraniumFernCedar

Base

OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall72

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,052

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Cut by St. Clair Scents captures the brisk, sunny feeling of walking through a freshly mowed summer field in northern New England. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green tomato leaf, garden basil, and tart bergamot that feels like stepping into a morning vegetable garden. As it warms on the skin, s…

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Monsieur Worth is a quintessential aromatic fougere from 1969 that leans heavily into herbal greenery and classic oakmoss. Opening with a sharp eucalyptus and bergamot snap, it quickly settles into a earthy, fern-forward heart. It is a no-nonsense fragrance for those who prefer traditional, masculine, and bracing scen…

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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, First Cut or Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 3 of 5 categories. First Cut is rated 4.64/5 from 58 votes; Monsieur is rated 3.89/5 from 39 votes. Choose First Cut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Cut or Monsieur?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 65/100, First Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Cut or Monsieur?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 61/100, First Cut 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Cut and Monsieur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is First Cut or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

First Cut suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Cut and Monsieur?

First Cut has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Basil, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Immortelle, Rose de Mai and Lavender, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vanilla Absolute and Tobacco. Monsieur has top notes of Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Vetiver, Geranium, Fern and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.