Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Tabac Blanc

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

7 wins

Monarch

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1988 votes

Rank #7,966 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Tabac Blanc

Caron

4.10125 votes

Rank #12,073 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 7 of 7 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tabac Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Monarch7/7

Tabac Blanc0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarchAlexandria Fragrances

Tabac BlancCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 43%

4.10/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

41%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbBergamotPineapple

Heart

JasmineIrisPaprika

Base

CinnamonVanillaOakmossVirginia CedarLabdanumVetiverAmberStyrax

Top15-30 mins

MateWhite TeaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Cacao PodVanillaCinnamon

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Iris and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Tabac Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer45

Fall100

Winter65

Day96

Night100

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night65

Category winnerMonarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men11

Unisex49

Women39

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,966

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,073

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarch opens with a tart fruity lift of rhubarb, bergamot and pineapple, then settles into a warmer woody amber core with iris, spice and mossy depth. It usually reads smooth, dry and slightly sweet rather than loud or sugary. This is a strong pick for wearers who like aromatic woods with some richness. It can suit c…

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Do not expect a dark cigar. Caron Tabac Blanc takes a completely different path by recreating the pale, leafy soul of tobacco through fresh botanical contrasts. A crisp splash of bergamot and dry South American mate greets the nose first, accompanied by the gentle steam of brewed white tea. Within twenty minutes, the …

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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, Monarch or Tabac Blanc?

Monarch takes 7 of 7 categories. Monarch is rated 4.19/5 from 88 votes; Tabac Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 125 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tabac Blanc for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Tabac Blanc?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Tabac Blanc 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Tabac Blanc?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Tabac Blanc 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and Tabac Blanc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris and Cinnamon.

Is Monarch or Tabac Blanc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. Monarch suits day or night wear; Tabac Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Tabac Blanc?

Monarch has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Paprika, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar. Tabac Blanc has top notes of Mate, White Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Cinnamon.