Fragrance comparison

Istanbul's Soul vs Monarch Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

Istanbul's Soul

Alghabra Parfums

3.74146 votes

Rank #7,863 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Monarch Homme

Camara Perfumes

4.3315 votes

Rank #32,488 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Istanbul's Soul
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Monarch Homme
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Istanbul's Soul2/5

Monarch Homme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Monarch Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Istanbul's Soul
Sillage & projection: Monarch Homme
Value for money: Monarch Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Istanbul's Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Istanbul's SoulAlghabra Parfums

Monarch HommeCamara Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 67%Had 9%Want 24%

Category winnerMonarch HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

47%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul's Soul

SillageMonarch Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value93

Category winnerMonarch HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

earthy60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

earthy90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

leather50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesIncensePepperGeranium

Heart

PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Spicy NotesPepperConifer

Heart3 to 5 hours

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodLeather

Base6 to 8 hours

Earthy NotesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Pepper, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Monarch Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#32,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIstanbul's SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Istanbul's Soul by Alghabra Parfums is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Istanbul's Soul was launched in 2019. Top notes are Spicy Notes, Incense, Pepper and Geranium; middle notes are Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar; base notes are Amber, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

Monarch Homme by Camara Perfumes delivers a brisk, grounded profile built on timber and spice. The fragrance opens with sharp conifer needles and dry cracked pepper, giving it an immediate outdoor feel. As the top calms, a substantial heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and firm leather emerges, providing a dry, structur…

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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, Istanbul's Soul or Monarch Homme?

Monarch Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Istanbul's Soul is rated 3.74/5 from 146 votes; Monarch Homme is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes. Choose Istanbul's Soul for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Monarch Homme for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul's Soul or Monarch Homme?

They last about the same: Istanbul's Soul 85/100, Monarch Homme 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul's Soul or Monarch Homme?

Monarch Homme projects furthest (Monarch Homme 80/100, Istanbul's Soul 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul's Soul and Monarch Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Pepper, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Istanbul's Soul or Monarch Homme better for summer or winter?

Monarch Homme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul's Soul and Monarch Homme?

Istanbul's Soul has top notes of Spicy Notes, Incense, Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Monarch Homme has top notes of Spicy Notes, Pepper and Conifer, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Leather, a base of Earthy Notes, Patchouli and Amber.