Fragrance comparison

Madrona vs Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Madrona

House of Matriarch

3.9345 votes

Rank #40,962 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur

Monaco Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #50,270 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Madrona
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madrona2/4

Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Madrona
Sillage & projection: Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur
Value for money: Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madrona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadronaHouse of Matriarch

Monaco Parfums L'Eau AzurMonaco Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMadrona

SillageMonaco Parfums L'Eau Azur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMonaco Parfums L'Eau AzurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

lavender72%

earthy58%

fruity44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarArbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree)Sea Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Vetiver

Top

BergamotSea Notes

Heart

LavenderGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Sea Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Madrona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,962

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,270

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadronaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cold mist rolls off the Pacific coastline. House of Matriarch Madrona opens with an unfiltered burst of sharp herbal lavender, cutting clean through damp morning air. You will not find sweet barbershop powder here. Instead, green aromatic needle sap and saline ocean mist take hold within ten minutes. Rich Pacific madr…

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Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur delivers a crisp splash of Mediterranean sea notes and bright Italian bergamot right from the initial spray. As the salty citrus mist settles, aromatic lavender and crisp violet leaf bring a fresh, barbershop clean character that feels uplifting and polished. The base grounds the composition …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madrona or Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Madrona is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes; Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Madrona for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madrona or Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur?

Madrona lasts longest (Madrona 67/100, Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madrona or Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur?

Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur projects furthest (Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur 60/100, Madrona 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madrona and Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Sea Notes and Vetiver.

Is Madrona or Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur better for summer or winter?

Madrona suits daytime wear; Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madrona and Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur?

Madrona has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Arbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree) and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver. Monaco Parfums L'Eau Azur has top notes of Bergamot and Sea Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Violet Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.