Fragrance comparison

Monarc vs Gourmand Dream

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Monarc

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #51,813 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Gourmand Dream

Nomade Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #48,451 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarc takes 2 of 4 categories.

Monarc
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gourmand Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Monarc2/4

Gourmand Dream1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Monarc
Value for money: Monarc
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gourmand Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarcCEVI

Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMonarc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMonarcBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBlackcurrantLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJasmineApple

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberWoody NotesPatchouliOakmoss

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor

Heart

CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Coriander and Apple. Durations are only published for Monarc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 17%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,451

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGourmand DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarc by CEVI brings a punchy, tart fruitiness that immediately grabs your attention. Tart pineapple and juicy blackcurrant jump out first. The opening is loud. A crisp splash of lemon and bergamot gives it an energetic snap before the sweeter facets settle down. Within thirty minutes, herbal coriander and crisp appl…

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Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

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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, Monarc or Gourmand Dream?

Monarc takes 2 of 4 categories. Monarc is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Monarc for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarc or Gourmand Dream?

They last about the same: Monarc 80/100, Gourmand Dream 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Monarc or Gourmand Dream?

Monarc projects furthest (Monarc 75/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarc and Gourmand Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Coriander and Apple.

Is Monarc or Gourmand Dream better for summer or winter?

Monarc suits daytime wear; Gourmand Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarc and Gourmand Dream?

Monarc has top notes of Pineapple, Blackcurrant, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine and Apple, a base of Leather, Amber, Woody Notes and Patchouli. Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.