Fragrance comparison

Le Feu d'Issey vs Monalisa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,371 ratings analysed

Le Feu d'Issey

Issey Miyake

4.321,370 votes

Rank #22,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Monalisa

Mad Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #47,111 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monalisa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Feu d'Issey
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Monalisa
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Le Feu d'Issey1/4

Monalisa3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monalisa
Sillage & projection: Monalisa
Value for money: Monalisa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Feu d'Issey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Feu d'IsseyIssey Miyake

MonalisaMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 1,370 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,370 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMonalisa

SillageMonalisa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMonalisaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

lactonic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coriander LeafMahoganyBulgarian RoseAniseBergamotCoconut

Heart

MilkSichuan PepperCaramelRoseGolden LilyJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite AmberVanillaMuskCedar

Top

Bourbon PepperAniseRice

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyCorianderCoffee

Base

White MuskSandalwoodVanillaCaramelMilk

InformationalShared notesAnise, Milk, Caramel and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,894

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Feu d'IsseyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Feu d'Issey opens with a startling clash of crushed coriander leaf, sharp bergamot, and a warm splash of steamed milk. Created by Jacques Cavallier in 1998, this vintage creation pairs spicy Sichuan pepper and golden lily with rich sandalwood and dry guaiac wood. The scent shifts from a strange, fiery pepper top in…

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Monalisa opens with an unexpected burst of savory rice, bitter anise, and warm Bourbon pepper that feels dry on skin. As the initial spice settles, the fragrance reveals a floral heart of orange blossom and soft peony. Ground coriander adds a subtle herbal edge before dark coffee grounds pull the composition into cozy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Feu d'Issey or Monalisa?

Monalisa takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Feu d'Issey is rated 4.32/5 from 1,370 votes; Monalisa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le Feu d'Issey for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Monalisa for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Feu d'Issey or Monalisa?

Monalisa lasts longest (Monalisa 100/100, Le Feu d'Issey 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Feu d'Issey or Monalisa?

Monalisa projects furthest (Monalisa 100/100, Le Feu d'Issey 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Feu d'Issey and Monalisa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Milk, Caramel and Sandalwood.

Is Le Feu d'Issey or Monalisa better for summer or winter?

Monalisa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Feu d'Issey and Monalisa?

Le Feu d'Issey has top notes of Coriander Leaf, Mahogany, Bulgarian Rose and Anise, heart notes of Milk, Sichuan Pepper, Caramel and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, White Amber and Vanilla. Monalisa has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Anise and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Coriander and Coffee, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Caramel.