Fragrance comparison

Laodiceia vs The Monarch

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #61,887 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories.

Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Laodiceia0/4

The Monarch4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

88%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityThe Monarch

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value65

Category winnerThe MonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

Notes

JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lavender and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter72

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,887

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerThe MonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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The Monarch by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built on an intricate chypre structure with modern aromatic touches. Released in 2018, this masculine scent opens with a brisk punch of lime, lemon, and bergamot before shifting into a complex herbal heart. Crisp juniper, aromatic lavender, and subtle coconut provid…

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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, Laodiceia or The Monarch?

The Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories. Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Laodiceia or The Monarch?

The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Laodiceia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laodiceia or The Monarch?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Laodiceia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laodiceia and The Monarch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lavender and Oakmoss.

Is Laodiceia or The Monarch better for summer or winter?

Laodiceia suits daytime wear; The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laodiceia and The Monarch?

Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli. The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.