Fragrance comparison

Io Resisto! vs Monolith

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Io Resisto!

Zanini

4.2512 votes

Rank #20,206 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Monolith

Jorum Studio

4.3554 votes

Rank #26,430 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monolith takes 2 of 4 categories.

Io Resisto!
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Monolith
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Io Resisto!1/4

Monolith2/4

Ratings & consensus: Monolith
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monolith
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Io Resisto!

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Io Resisto!Zanini

MonolithJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.35/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerMonolithRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

59%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMonolith

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrankincenseBenzoinSaffronIncenseJuniperOnychaMyrrhelemiCopalSmokeYuzuOud

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PeatCastoreumCoffeeFrankincenseLabdanumJuniperOudMyrrhElemi resinOakmossFirBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Juniper, Myrrh and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring15

Summer7

Fall96

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,206

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,430

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIo Resisto!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Io Resisto! by Zanini is a dense, smoky incense fragrance built on dark resins and dry saffron. A citrusy burst of yuzu opens the scent, which quickly transitions into deep, warm myrrh and frankincense. It is designed for those who appreciate meditative, woody compositions with an artistic, unconventional edge.

Reviews →

Monolith is a dense, smoky, woody composition built around a central accord of damp Scottish peat. Euan McCall balances the heavy, organic mossiness with sharp juniper, bitter coffee, and a dry-down of sweet frankincense. It wears like a crisp autumn walk through damp Highlands soil, making it a striking choice for co…

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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, Io Resisto! or Monolith?

Monolith takes 2 of 4 categories. Io Resisto! is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Monolith is rated 4.35/5 from 54 votes. Choose Io Resisto! for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Monolith for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Io Resisto! or Monolith?

They last about the same: Monolith 81/100, Io Resisto! 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Io Resisto! or Monolith?

Projection is very close: Io Resisto! 70/100, Monolith 70/100 for sillage.

Do Io Resisto! and Monolith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh and Oud.