Hero vs Monarch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
HeroChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MonarchChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Hero2/4
Monarch2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hero
- Sillage & projection
- Monarch
- Value for money
- Hero
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monarch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HeroARgENTUMMonarchBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 19%Had 13%Want 68%
3.96/ 5 · 290 votes
Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
39%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
290 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHero
SillageMonarch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic92%
warm spicy84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilOrange
Heart
Peru BalsamCloveCardamom
Base
OakmossAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouli
Top
Red BerriesArtemisiaBlack TeaGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CardamomRosePink PepperCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncenseCedarPatchouliLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring68
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,551
PerfumerDelphine Thierry
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#8,412
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARgENTUM Hero hits the skin with a sharp burst of crushed basil and bittersweet orange before sliding quickly into a dense resinous core. As the top notes fade, warm cardamom and earthy cumin seed oil bring a dry, savory heat to Peru balsam and dark incense. The base locks down with mossy vetiver, smoky patchouli, and…
Reviews →Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of red berries, bitter artemisia, and crisp black tea before settling into a warm leather core. Pink pepper and cinnamon prickle through the initial spray, cutting through the heavy base. As the scent warms on skin, supple suede textures combine with tonka bea…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Hero or Monarch?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hero is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Monarch is rated 3.96/5 from 290 votes. Choose Hero for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Monarch for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Hero or Monarch?
Hero lasts longest (Hero 73/100, Monarch 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hero or Monarch?
Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 63/100, Hero 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hero and Monarch smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Patchouli.
Is Hero or Monarch better for summer or winter?
Hero suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hero and Monarch?
Hero has top notes of Basil and Orange, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Clove and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Patchouli. Monarch has top notes of Red Berries, Artemisia, Black Tea and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Incense.
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