Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Monarch

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 227 ratings analysed

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,300 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Monarch

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1988 votes

Rank #8,976 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Irth3/7

Monarch4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

MonarchAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

4.19/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 43%

Category winnerIrthRating 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

66%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

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

Top

RhubarbBergamotPineapple

Heart

JasmineIrisPaprika

Base

CinnamonVanillaOakmossVirginia CedarLabdanumVetiverAmberStyrax

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer45

Fall100

Winter65

Day96

Night100

Category winnerMonarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#8,976

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews7

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.

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Monarch opens with a tart fruity lift of rhubarb, bergamot and pineapple, then settles into a warmer woody amber core with iris, spice and mossy depth. It usually reads smooth, dry and slightly sweet rather than loud or sugary. This is a strong pick for wearers who like aromatic woods with some richness. It can suit c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Irth or Monarch?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Monarch is rated 4.19/5 from 88 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Monarch for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Monarch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Irth or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Monarch?

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. Monarch has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Paprika, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.