Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Velvet Night

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Monarch

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1988 votes

Rank #8,161 WoodyAmber

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Night

Ubaya · 2021

4.3228 votes

Rank #17,207 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Velvet Night
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Monarch4/7

Velvet Night3/7

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Night
Community sentiment: Monarch
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: Velvet Night
Versatility: Velvet Night
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

Velvet NightUbaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 43%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%

Category winnerVelvet NightRating 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

57%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVelvet NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and aromatic

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

PineappleBergamotRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisCinnamon

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Bergamot, Pineapple and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Velvet Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer45

Fall100

Winter65

Day96

Night100

Spring85

Summer62

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Category winnerVelvet NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,161

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews6

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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Velvet Night by Ubaya is a plush, comforting fragrance built on an inviting contrast of tart fruits and powdery sweetness. The first spray releases a lively rush of tangy rhubarb and sweet pineapple, cut through by brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruit edge softens noticeably. A velvety heart of crea…

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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 Velvet Night?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories. Monarch is rated 4.19/5 from 88 votes; Velvet Night is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Velvet Night for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Velvet Night?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Velvet Night 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Velvet Night?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Velvet Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and Velvet Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Bergamot, Pineapple and Jasmine.

Is Monarch or Velvet Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. Monarch suits day or night wear; Velvet Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Velvet Night?

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. Velvet Night has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Oakmoss.