Fragrance comparison

Majestic vs Monarch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 336 ratings analysed

5 wins

Majestic

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

4.5046 votes

Rank #15,066 WoodyAromatic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Monarch

Boadicea the Victorious

3.96290 votes

Rank #8,396 LeatherWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Majestic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Majestic5/7

Monarch2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajesticBoadicea the Victorious

MonarchBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

3.96/ 5 · 290 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

Category winnerMajesticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

39%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

290 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMajestic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMajesticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody92%

aromatic77%

fruity46%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon

Heart

ClovesCinnamonRoseSaffronLeatherIncenseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

Top

Red BerriesArtemisiaBlack TeaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CardamomRosePink PepperCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncenseCedarPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day72

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

Men61

Unisex27

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crafted originally as a Harrods exclusive, Boadicea the Victorious Majestic pairs sweet raspberry preserves against sharp clove spice and dark leather. As the initial fruit brightness fades, dry cedar and sweet vanilla emerge alongside patchouli to create a dense, enveloping sillage. It offers an opulent choice for cr…

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Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of red berries, bitter artemisia, and crisp black tea before settling into a warm leather core. Pink pepper and cinnamon prickle through the initial spray, cutting through the heavy base. As the scent warms on skin, supple suede textures combine with tonka bea…

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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, Majestic or Monarch?

Majestic takes 5 of 7 categories. Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes; Monarch is rated 3.96/5 from 290 votes. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Monarch for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Majestic or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 70/100, Majestic 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic or Monarch?

Majestic projects furthest (Majestic 73/100, Monarch 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majestic and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is Majestic or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majestic is the stronger pick. For winter, Monarch is the stronger pick. Majestic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majestic and Monarch?

Majestic has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Monarch has top notes of Red Berries, Artemisia, Black Tea and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Incense.