Fragrance comparison

Lilith vs Monk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Lilith

Callaghan

4.2488 votes

Rank #31,866 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Monk

Michael Storer

4.1325 votes

Rank #22,631 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monk takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lilith
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lilith2/5

Monk3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilithCallaghan

MonkMichael Storer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

4.13/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerLilithRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

50%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMonk

SillageMonk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLilithBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

fresh50%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

African Orange FlowerGalbanumNeroliIvyCardamomLilyJasminePetitgrainCyclamenCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGalbanumAfrican Orange FlowerBitter Orange

Heart

IncenseRoseBeeswaxCitrusesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CacaoLime (Linden) Blossom

Base

CivettaBirchSandalwoodBenzoinJasmineVirginia CedarTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Galbanum, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lilith, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,631

PerfumerMichael Storer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMonkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilith by Callaghan opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and bitter green galbanum. Crisp ivy leaves and woody petitgrain immediately frame the citrus opening, giving the citrus perfume an herbal, leafy bite rather than a sugary fruitiness. As it settles, a lush bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, cyclame…

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Monk is a warm, smoky amber built around bright bitter citrus, green galbanum, incense, beeswax, rose and a darker animalic woody base. It reads more textured than easy-clean, with orange blossom and bergamot giving lift before the resin, smoke, woods, vanilla and civet settle in. Best for shoppers who enjoy classic a…

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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, Lilith or Monk?

Monk takes 3 of 5 categories. Lilith is rated 4.24/5 from 88 votes; Monk is rated 4.13/5 from 25 votes. Choose Lilith for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monk for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilith or Monk?

Monk lasts longest (Monk 78/100, Lilith 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilith or Monk?

Monk projects furthest (Monk 67/100, Lilith 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilith and Monk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Galbanum, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Lilith or Monk better for summer or winter?

Lilith suits daytime wear; Monk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilith and Monk?

Lilith features African Orange Flower, Galbanum, Neroli, Ivy and Cardamom. Monk has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, African Orange Flower and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Beeswax and Citruses, a base of Civetta, Birch, Sandalwood and Benzoin.