Fragrance comparison

Luban Al Akhdar vs Monolith

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Luban Al Akhdar

Amouage

3.5042 votes

Rank #37,941 AmberFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Monolith

Jorum Studio

4.3554 votes

Rank #26,473 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monolith takes 6 of 7 categories.

Luban Al Akhdar
Choose it for a amber and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monolith
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Luban Al Akhdar1/7

Monolith6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban Al AkhdarAmouage

MonolithJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

4.35/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerMonolithRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

29%Hate

42 votes

59%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerMonolithMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMonolith

SillageMonolith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMonolithBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesFrankincenseCitrusMyrrhLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PeatCastoreumCoffeeFrankincenseLabdanumJuniperOudMyrrhElemi resinOakmossFirBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Myrrh and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring15

Summer7

Fall96

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerLuban Al AkhdarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex47

Women27

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,941

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,473

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonolithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luban Al Akhdar by Amouage is a complex unisex attar focused on raw green frankincense. Designed by Quentin Bisch, it wraps resinous smoke in sparkling aldehydes and bright citrus. It grounds itself in earthy myrrh and warm labdanum, creating a dry yet luminous profile. This concentrated oil is built for lovers of tra…

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Monolith is a dense, smoky, woody composition built around a central accord of damp Scottish peat. Euan McCall balances the heavy, organic mossiness with sharp juniper, bitter coffee, and a dry-down of sweet frankincense. It wears like a crisp autumn walk through damp Highlands soil, making it a striking choice for co…

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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, Luban Al Akhdar or Monolith?

Monolith takes 6 of 7 categories. Luban Al Akhdar is rated 3.50/5 from 42 votes; Monolith is rated 4.35/5 from 54 votes. Choose Luban Al Akhdar for a amber and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monolith for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luban Al Akhdar or Monolith?

Monolith lasts longest (Monolith 81/100, Luban Al Akhdar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Al Akhdar or Monolith?

Monolith projects furthest (Monolith 70/100, Luban Al Akhdar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Al Akhdar and Monolith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Luban Al Akhdar or Monolith better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luban Al Akhdar is the stronger pick. For winter, Luban Al Akhdar is the stronger pick. Luban Al Akhdar suits daytime wear; Monolith suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.