Fragrance comparison

Kingdom of Oman vs Monarch

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Kingdom of Oman

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #62,964 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monarch

Blackcliff Parfums

3.405 votes

Rank #57,765 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kingdom of Oman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kingdom of Oman0/4

Monarch4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kingdom of OmanThe Dua Brand

MonarchBlackcliff Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

oud61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

leather70%

powdery60%

balsamic50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AgarwoodFrankincenseGuaiac WoodRose de MaiSandalwoodGrapefruitRaspberryCardamomSaffronOakmossJasminePapyrus

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LeatherCedarAmyrisSandalwoodLemonPearelemiAngelicaOakmossAgarwoodBergamotGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Kingdom of Oman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,765

PerfumerJustin Frederico

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kingdom of Oman by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental extrait de parfum centered on smoky Omani frankincense, dry woods, and soft florals. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of tart grapefruit and sweet orange before settling into an intricate bouquet of rose de mai, violet, and jasmine. As the citrus fades, earth…

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Monarch by Blackcliff Parfums opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon before diving into a smoky heart of leather, amyris, and agarwood. Formulated by perfumer Justin Frederico in 2024, this unisex aromatic fragrance balances dry cedar and sandalwood against green angelica and aromatic elemi resin. The dr…

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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, Kingdom of Oman or Monarch?

Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories. Kingdom of Oman is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Monarch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Kingdom of Oman for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kingdom of Oman or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 80/100, Kingdom of Oman 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kingdom of Oman or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Kingdom of Oman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kingdom of Oman and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Oakmoss.

Is Kingdom of Oman or Monarch better for summer or winter?

Monarch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kingdom of Oman and Monarch?

Kingdom of Oman features Agarwood, Frankincense, Guaiac Wood, Rose de Mai and Sandalwood. Monarch features Leather, Cedar, Amyris, Sandalwood and Lemon.