Fragrance comparison

Fougere No. 1 vs Monarc

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fougere No. 1

Myropol

4.254 votes

Rank #48,922 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Monarc

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #51,813 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere No. 1 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fougere No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monarc
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere No. 12/4

Monarc1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fougere No. 1
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Monarc
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere No. 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere No. 1Myropol

MonarcCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFougere No. 1

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMonarcBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil

Heart

GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver

Base

OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBlackcurrantLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJasmineApple

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberWoody NotesPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Monarc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#48,922

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougere No. 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…

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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…

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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, Fougere No. 1 or Monarc?

Fougere No. 1 takes 2 of 4 categories. Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Monarc is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monarc for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere No. 1 or Monarc?

Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, Monarc 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere No. 1 or Monarc?

Projection is very close: Fougere No. 1 75/100, Monarc 75/100 for sillage.

Do Fougere No. 1 and Monarc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Patchouli.

Is Fougere No. 1 or Monarc better for summer or winter?

Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear; Monarc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere No. 1 and Monarc?

Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus. 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.