Fragrance comparison

Mönch vs Mellow Yellow

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Mellow Yellow

Astrophil & Stella

3.72153 votes

Rank #34,879 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mönch takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Mönch2/3

Mellow Yellow1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Mellow YellowAstrophil & Stella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.72/ 5 · 153 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

25%Love

35%Like

28%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageMönch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

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%

musky91%

powdery83%

woody74%

white floral65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral 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

OrangeLemonGreen Notes

Heart

Orange BlossomClovesIrisCarrot Seeds

Base

White MuskCashmere WoodWoody NotesVetiver

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex49

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,879

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMellow YellowHigher 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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Mellow Yellow opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter orange before settling into an earthy heart of carrot seeds, iris, and cloves. Created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, this unisex eau de parfum pairs bright citrus contrast with a powdery, dry musk base. It shines best during mild spring mornings, giving off a c…

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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 Mellow Yellow?

Mönch takes 2 of 3 categories. Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Mellow Yellow is rated 3.72/5 from 153 votes. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mellow Yellow for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mönch or Mellow Yellow?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Mellow Yellow 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mönch or Mellow Yellow?

Projection is very close: Mönch 50/100, Mellow Yellow 49/100 for sillage.

Do Mönch and Mellow Yellow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds.

Is Mönch or Mellow Yellow better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mönch and Mellow Yellow?

Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris. Mellow Yellow has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cloves, Iris and Carrot Seeds, a base of White Musk, Cashmere Wood, Woody Notes and Vetiver.