Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Monarc

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,607 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Monarc

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #51,813 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarc takes 3 of 4 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Monarc
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Irth1/4

Monarc3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

MonarcCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

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

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMonarc

SillageMonarc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMonarcBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBlackcurrantLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJasmineApple

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberWoody NotesPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Monarc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

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#6,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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, Irth or Monarc?

Monarc takes 3 of 4 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Monarc is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Monarc for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Monarc?

Monarc lasts longest (Monarc 80/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Monarc?

Monarc projects furthest (Monarc 75/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Monarc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Leather and Amber.

Is Irth or Monarc better for summer or winter?

Monarc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Monarc?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. 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.