Fragrance comparison

Mönch vs Eau d'Ikar

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,039 ratings analysed

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Eau d'Ikar

Sisley

3.731,034 votes

Rank #5,927 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Ikar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau d'Ikar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mönch1/3

Eau d'Ikar2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Eau d'IkarSisley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

32%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

787 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageEau d'Ikar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%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

BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

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

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men52

Unisex44

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,927

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerEau d'IkarHigher 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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Eau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…

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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 Eau d'Ikar?

Eau d'Ikar takes 2 of 3 categories. Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mönch or Eau d'Ikar?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Eau d'Ikar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mönch or Eau d'Ikar?

Eau d'Ikar projects furthest (Eau d'Ikar 55/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mönch and Eau d'Ikar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds.

Is Mönch or Eau d'Ikar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mönch and Eau d'Ikar?

Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris. Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.