Fragrance comparison

Impression Sunrise vs Monochrome

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Impression Sunrise

Mith

4.176 votes

Rank #50,365 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Monochrome

House Of Nineteen Eighty Four

4.119 votes

Rank #51,175 CannabisMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impression Sunrise takes 4 of 4 categories.

Impression Sunrise
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monochrome
Choose it for a cannabis and musky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Impression Sunrise4/4

Monochrome0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Impression SunriseMith

MonochromeHouse Of Nineteen Eighty Four

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 37%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 1%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityImpression Sunrise

SillageImpression Sunrise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerImpression SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

fresh61%

cannabis100%

musky90%

herbal80%

powdery70%

aromatic60%

smoky50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrassPepperBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

VioletPeachJasmineMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VetiverMuskVanillaAmberLabdanumCedar

Top15-30 mins

CitrusPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

cannabisSweat

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAtlas CedarLabdanumVetiver

InformationalShared notesPepper, Vetiver, Musk and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Monochrome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Party 36%Date 28%Casual 23%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,175

PerfumerFaisal Al Dosari, Mark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImpression SunriseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impression Sunrise opens with a bright citrus and green lift, then settles into a powdery violet floral heart over soft woods, musk and a touch of vanilla. It reads fresh first, then smoother and more textured. This suits someone who likes green, woody scents with a gentle floral edge rather than heavy sweetness. The …

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Monochrome by House Of Nineteen Eighty Four smells like an authentic analog darkroom brought to life. It hits you with a strange shock. Zesty citrus and black pepper burst forward alongside a sharp whiff of photo fixer chemicals. Give it five minutes. A green cannabis note spreads over a salty, human sweat accord. The…

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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, Impression Sunrise or Monochrome?

Impression Sunrise takes 4 of 4 categories. Impression Sunrise is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Monochrome is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Impression Sunrise for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monochrome for a cannabis and musky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Impression Sunrise or Monochrome?

Impression Sunrise lasts longest (Impression Sunrise 60/100, Monochrome 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impression Sunrise or Monochrome?

Impression Sunrise projects furthest (Impression Sunrise 67/100, Monochrome 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impression Sunrise and Monochrome smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Vetiver, Musk and Labdanum.

Is Impression Sunrise or Monochrome better for summer or winter?

Impression Sunrise suits daytime wear; Monochrome suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impression Sunrise and Monochrome?

Impression Sunrise has top notes of Grass, Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Monochrome has top notes of Citrus and Pepper, heart notes of cannabis and Sweat, a base of Musk, Atlas Cedar, Labdanum and Vetiver.