Fragrance comparison

Momona vs Ardorem XXI

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #24,150 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Ardorem XXI

Alkemia Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #59,649 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Momona takes 3 of 4 categories.

Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ardorem XXI
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Momona3/4

Ardorem XXI1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Ardorem XXIAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMomona

SillageMomona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value75

Category winnerArdorem XXIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

Notes

CorianderMandarin OrangeCardamomTeaBourbon GeraniumAmberNutmegSaffronTobaccoMuskCloveSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Tea. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day79

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,150

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,649

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMomonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

Reviews →

Ardorem XXI by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

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, Momona or Ardorem XXI?

Momona takes 3 of 4 categories. Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes; Ardorem XXI is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ardorem XXI for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Momona or Ardorem XXI?

Momona lasts longest (Momona 72/100, Ardorem XXI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Momona or Ardorem XXI?

Momona projects furthest (Momona 57/100, Ardorem XXI 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Momona and Ardorem XXI smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Tea.

Is Momona or Ardorem XXI better for summer or winter?

Momona suits evening wear; Ardorem XXI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Momona and Ardorem XXI?

Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla. Ardorem XXI features Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Bourbon Geranium.