Fragrance comparison

Monalisa vs Black by Morgan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Monalisa

Mad Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #47,111 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Black by Morgan

Morgan

3.9557 votes

Rank #15,177 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monalisa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Monalisa
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black by Morgan
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Monalisa3/4

Black by Morgan1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monalisa
Sillage & projection: Monalisa
Value for money: Monalisa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black by Morgan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonalisaMad Parfumeur

Black by MorganMorgan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

3.95/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

28%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMonalisa

SillageMonalisa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMonalisaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

coffee69%

white floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bourbon PepperAniseRice

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyCorianderCoffee

Base

White MuskSandalwoodVanillaCaramelMilk

Top15-30 mins

PepperFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelCoffeeOrange BlossomCoconut

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBourbon Pepper, Orange Blossom, Coffee and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Black by Morgan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring31

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Date 33%Party 27%Casual 24%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,177

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlack by MorganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monalisa opens with an unexpected burst of savory rice, bitter anise, and warm Bourbon pepper that feels dry on skin. As the initial spice settles, the fragrance reveals a floral heart of orange blossom and soft peony. Ground coriander adds a subtle herbal edge before dark coffee grounds pull the composition into cozy…

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Black by Morgan opens with an unexpected kick of dry black pepper over delicate freesia before settling into a warm, indulgent core of brewed coffee, melted caramel, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness softens, rich vanilla and smooth sandalwood anchor the creamy coconut undertones, creating a comforti…

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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, Monalisa or Black by Morgan?

Monalisa takes 3 of 4 categories. Monalisa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black by Morgan is rated 3.95/5 from 57 votes. Choose Monalisa for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black by Morgan for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Monalisa or Black by Morgan?

Monalisa lasts longest (Monalisa 100/100, Black by Morgan 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monalisa or Black by Morgan?

Monalisa projects furthest (Monalisa 100/100, Black by Morgan 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monalisa and Black by Morgan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bourbon Pepper, Orange Blossom, Coffee and Sandalwood.

Is Monalisa or Black by Morgan better for summer or winter?

Monalisa suits day or night wear; Black by Morgan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monalisa and Black by Morgan?

Monalisa has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Anise and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Coriander and Coffee, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Caramel. Black by Morgan has top notes of Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Caramel, Coffee, Orange Blossom and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.