Fragrance comparison

Molto vs Monk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

3 wins

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #11,671 AmberWarm Spicy

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56%scent match

Closely related

Monk

Michael Storer

4.1325 votes

Rank #22,631 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 3 of 5 categories.

Molto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Monk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Molto3/5

Monk2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoltoMissoni

MonkMichael Storer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

4.13/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerMoltoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

50%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMonk

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMonkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

Top

BergamotGalbanumAfrican Orange FlowerBitter Orange

Heart

IncenseRoseBeeswaxCitrusesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CacaoLime (Linden) Blossom

Base

CivettaBirchSandalwoodBenzoinJasmineVirginia CedarTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, African Orange Flower, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,671

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,631

PerfumerMichael Storer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMoltoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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Monk is a warm, smoky amber built around bright bitter citrus, green galbanum, incense, beeswax, rose and a darker animalic woody base. It reads more textured than easy-clean, with orange blossom and bergamot giving lift before the resin, smoke, woods, vanilla and civet settle in. Best for shoppers who enjoy classic a…

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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, Molto or Monk?

Molto takes 3 of 5 categories. Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes; Monk is rated 4.13/5 from 25 votes. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Monk for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Molto or Monk?

Monk lasts longest (Monk 78/100, Molto 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Molto or Monk?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Monk 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Molto and Monk smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Molto or Monk better for summer or winter?

Molto suits evening wear; Monk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Molto and Monk?

Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. Monk has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, African Orange Flower and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Beeswax and Citruses, a base of Civetta, Birch, Sandalwood and Benzoin.