Fragrance comparison

Mönch vs Irisss

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 463 ratings analysed

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Irisss

Xerjoff

3.96458 votes

Rank #5,098 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irisss takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Irisss
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mönch1/3

Irisss2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

IrisssXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.96/ 5 · 458 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

41%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

458 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageIrisss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

violet90%

iris80%

woody70%

musky60%

floral50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and woody

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

Carrot SeedsCarnationBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVetiverCedarIncense

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

Summer57

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex37

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerIrisssHigher 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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Xerjoff Irisss opens with a cool wave of carrot seeds and sharp bergamot before uncovering a rich heart of iris butter and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy vetiver, dry cedar, and unlit incense smoke ground the soft musk on skin. It suits quiet spring days, cool rain, and formal evenings where a subtle, waxy floral…

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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 Irisss?

Irisss takes 2 of 3 categories. Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Irisss is rated 3.96/5 from 458 votes. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Irisss for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mönch or Irisss?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Irisss 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mönch or Irisss?

Irisss projects furthest (Irisss 62/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mönch and Irisss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds.

Is Mönch or Irisss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mönch and Irisss?

Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris. Irisss has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Carnation and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Incense.