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Gourmand Dream vs Monarc

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarc takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Gourmand Dream

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Monarc

    Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gourmand Dream1/4
Monarc2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Monarc
Value for money
Monarc
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gourmand Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes
MonarcCEVI
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 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
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMonarc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value100
Category winnerMonarcBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
leather84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
animalic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor
Heart
CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli
Base
AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk
Top15-30 mins
PineappleBlackcurrantLemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderJasmineApple
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherAmberWoody NotesPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Coriander. Durations are only published for Monarc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
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#48,451

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGourmand DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gourmand Dream or Monarc?

Monarc takes 2 of 4 categories. Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Monarc is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Monarc for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gourmand Dream or Monarc?

They last about the same: Gourmand Dream 80/100, Monarc 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gourmand Dream or Monarc?

Monarc projects furthest (Monarc 75/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gourmand Dream and Monarc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Coriander.

Is Gourmand Dream or Monarc better for summer or winter?

Gourmand Dream suits evening wear; Monarc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmand Dream and Monarc?

Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. 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.

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