Fragrance comparison

Jean Nate vs Monarchy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 477 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jean Nate

Revlon

4.00434 votes

Rank #3,646 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Monarchy

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.6743 votes

Rank #42,659 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Nate takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jean Nate
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Monarchy
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jean Nate5/7

Monarchy2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jean NateRevlon

MonarchyLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 434 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerJean NateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

434 votes

26%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJean NateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMonarchy

SillageJean Nate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value38

Category winnerJean NateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

GeraniumSpicy NotesRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemongrass

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCloverCashmere WoodRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarCoumarinAmberWoodsy NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Monarchy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night78

Category winnerMonarchyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex46

Women52

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#42,659

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJean NateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Nate by Revlon is a classic citrus-floral splash launched in 1935. It features bright top notes of lemon, bergamot, and lavender that transition into a heart of geranium and jasmine. With a base of musk and sandalwood, this scent provides a clean, cooling sensation ideal for humid summer days, post-bath refreshme…

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Monarchy opens with a bright flash of zesty lemongrass and bergamot before softening into a soothing blend of lavender, clover, and gentle floral petals. The base anchors the entire blend with creamy sandalwood, cozy vanilla, and warm cedarwood that sits close to your skin like a soft cashmere blanket. It smells clean…

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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, Jean Nate or Monarchy?

Jean Nate takes 5 of 7 categories. Jean Nate is rated 4.00/5 from 434 votes; Monarchy is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Jean Nate for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Monarchy for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean Nate or Monarchy?

Monarchy lasts longest (Monarchy 59/100, Jean Nate 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jean Nate or Monarchy?

Jean Nate projects furthest (Jean Nate 50/100, Monarchy 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jean Nate and Monarchy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Rose.

Is Jean Nate or Monarchy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monarchy is the stronger pick. For winter, Monarchy is the stronger pick. Monarchy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jean Nate and Monarchy?

Jean Nate has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Spicy Notes, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Monarchy has top notes of Bergamot and Lemongrass, heart notes of Lavender, Clover, Cashmere Wood and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Coumarin.