Fragrance comparison

Fougere No. 1 vs The Monarch

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Fougere No. 1

Myropol

4.254 votes

Rank #53,108 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fougere No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Fougere No. 11/4

The Monarch3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere No. 1Myropol

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

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

88%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFougere No. 1

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerThe MonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil

Heart

GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver

Base

OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum

Notes

JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter72

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,108

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerThe MonarchHigher 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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The Monarch by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built on an intricate chypre structure with modern aromatic touches. Released in 2018, this masculine scent opens with a brisk punch of lime, lemon, and bergamot before shifting into a complex herbal heart. Crisp juniper, aromatic lavender, and subtle coconut provid…

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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, Fougere No. 1 or The Monarch?

The Monarch takes 3 of 4 categories. Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere No. 1 or The Monarch?

Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, The Monarch 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere No. 1 or The Monarch?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Fougere No. 1 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere No. 1 and The Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.

Is Fougere No. 1 or The Monarch better for summer or winter?

Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear; The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere No. 1 and The Monarch?

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. The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.