Fragrance comparison

Mönch vs Amasis

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Amasis

Nilafar du Nil

4.1926 votes

Rank #13,270 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amasis takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amasis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mönch1/3

Amasis2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

AmasisNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

69%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageAmasis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

metallic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Jasmine SambacIrisVetiverCarrot SeedsAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Metallic notesCarambola (Star Fruit)Pomelo

Heart

GuavaCarrot SeedsJuniper

Base

CedarIrisVetiverElemi resin

InformationalShared notesIris, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAmasisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mönch leans dark, powdery, earthy and floral, built around iris, jasmine sambac, vetiver, carrot seed and ambergris. It opens with a dry, rooty feel, then settles into a smoky, stony warmth that reads more introspective than loud. This is a better fit for someone who likes unusual woody florals with a serious mood. It…

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Amasis by Nilafar du Nil is an aromatic fougere that blends metallic sharpness with tropical fruit notes. Launched in 2020, this scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic, utilizing pomelo and carambola to establish a zesty opening. It settles into a woody base of cedar and vetiver, making it a suitable choice for cas…

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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, Mönch or Amasis?

Amasis takes 2 of 3 categories. Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Amasis is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Amasis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mönch or Amasis?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Amasis 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mönch or Amasis?

Amasis projects furthest (Amasis 66/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mönch and Amasis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds.

Is Mönch or Amasis better for summer or winter?

Mönch suits day or night wear; Amasis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mönch and Amasis?

Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris. Amasis has top notes of Metallic notes, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pomelo, heart notes of Guava, Carrot Seeds and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Iris, Vetiver and Elemi resin.