Fragrance comparison

Heroes vs Monte

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Heroes

Marvel

2.605 votes

Rank #65,137 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Monte

Acqua di Baviera

4.1140 votes

Rank #15,038 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Heroes
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monte
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Heroes2/4

Monte2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heroes
Sillage & projection: Heroes
Value for money: Monte
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monte

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeroesMarvel

MonteAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

4.11/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHeroes

SillageHeroes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMonteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

ozonic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

marine74%

woody65%

rose56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon ZestLavenderViolet Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBambooTonka Bean

Base4-6 hrs

CedarOzonic notesMuskMoss

Top

BergamotSea NotesCitronViolet LeafGrapefruit

Heart

PepperPatchouliRoseLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet Leaf, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Heroes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer60

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMonteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heroes by Marvel delivers an upfront blast of tart lemon zest, cooling mint, and crushed violet leaf that immediately reads like an energetic morning splash. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a clean, herbaceous middle of watery bamboo and mildly sweet tonka bean. It feels distinctly casual and br…

Reviews →

Monte by Acqua di Baviera is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Monte was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron, Violet Leaf and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Patchouli, Rose, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.

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, Heroes or Monte?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Heroes is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Monte is rated 4.11/5 from 40 votes. Choose Heroes for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monte for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heroes or Monte?

Heroes lasts longest (Heroes 80/100, Monte 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heroes or Monte?

Heroes projects furthest (Heroes 67/100, Monte 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heroes and Monte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet Leaf, Cedar and Musk.

Is Heroes or Monte better for summer or winter?

Heroes suits daytime wear; Monte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heroes and Monte?

Heroes has top notes of Lemon Zest, Lavender and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Mint, Bamboo and Tonka Bean, a base of Cedar, Ozonic notes, Musk and Moss. Monte has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Pepper, Patchouli, Rose and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.