Fragrance comparison

Mönch vs Neptune's Trident

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 215 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

Neptune's Trident

Argos

4.36210 votes

Rank #5,245 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neptune's Trident takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Neptune's Trident
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mönch1/3

Neptune's Trident2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Neptune's TridentArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.36/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 81%Had 19%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

62%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageNeptune's Trident

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value24

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%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery 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

BergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Green TeaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacGeranium

Base

MuskIrisAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver and Ambergris. 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

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men63

Unisex34

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerNeptune's TridentHigher 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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Argos Neptune's Trident opens with an immediate burst of tart bergamot and crisp mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by aromatic lavender and cardamom. The top notes feel bright and sparkling, almost like a classic cologne splash, before settling into a smoother middle section dominated by green tea and orange blossom…

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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 Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident takes 2 of 3 categories. Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Neptune's Trident is rated 4.36/5 from 210 votes. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Neptune's Trident for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mönch or Neptune's Trident?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Neptune's Trident 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mönch or Neptune's Trident?

Projection is very close: Neptune's Trident 52/100, Mönch 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mönch and Neptune's Trident smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver and Ambergris.

Is Mönch or Neptune's Trident better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mönch and Neptune's Trident?

Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris. Neptune's Trident has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Musk, Iris, Ambergris and Sandalwood.